Coyote Programs
Our Saturday leadership programs are an opportunity for young people to practice group team-building challenges and wilderness living skills in an inclusive, supportive group of peers.
Explore. Discover. Connect.
New and returning teens are invited to lead each other on new paths, as they venture out to diverse natural areas and light fires of inspiration and connection.
Welcome to the Circle! Each gathering will be chock-full of skills to learn and practice!
Our teen meet-ups offer an incredible opportunity to learn life skills in the outdoors amongst a supportive group of peers and highly qualified mentors. Our process and small group size ensure an inclusive and supportive group culture.
We are excited to witness and nurture the creativity and ingenuity of these awesome young minds!
COYOTE’S PATH – WINTER 2024
Coyote is calling. Will you answer?
Are you ready to step on the path of the Coyote? Coyote Mentoring is the approach we use to deepen awareness, inspire curiosity, and create the container for our work as Wilderness Instructors in the Nature Connection movement. This program is for preteens ages 10-12 who are interested in epic adventures, skill-building and team challenges all while exploring what leadership looks like at Primitive Pursuits.
Ages 10-12 | Three Saturdays 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: 4-H Acres, 418Lower Creek Road, Ithaca
Dates:
- January 13th
- February 10th
- March 9th
Coyote’s Path Fee
Fee: $150-$250*Scholarships are available!* Applications can be accessed through your Account
COYOTE HOWL – Winter 2024
Three Saturdays 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Ages 13-18
Location: 4-H Acres, Lower Creek Rd, and Various Locations
Dates:
- January 13th
- February 10th
- March 9th
- Indoor crafting projects- January and February
- Reflective group circles
- Solo self-reflection time
- Storytelling
- Goal setting – inner/self-growth goals and earth skills goals
- Forming long-last friendships and bonds with their peers
Coyote Howl Fee
Fee: $200-$300*Scholarships are available!* Applications can be accessed through your Account
COYOTES ON THE MOVE (Returning in the spring)
Teens Navigating and Exploring our trails and wild places
Come connect with one another and the spectacular wild places around Ithaca! Give your mind, body and spirit the rejuvenating gift of moving through and connecting with the earth, wind and water of this spectacular landscape
Ages 12-17 | Four Saturdays 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Various Locations along the Finger Lakes Trail and other natural places around Ithaca!
Come connect with one another and the spectacular wild places around Ithaca! Give your mind, body and spirit the rejuvenating gift of moving through and connecting with the earth, wind and water of this spectacular landscape.
- Hike 4-8 miles each hike on local trails in a variety of terrains, habitats and geologic features
- Learn about safe distance hiking: planning, what to wear and bring, map reading and compass use, dealing with emergencies, weather and seasonal changes, caring for group members
- Deepen your understanding of local geology and habitat types, plant species, animal signs and tracks, how to read the changing landscape, local human history, and leave no trace principles.
- Explore opening your senses while you move as well as taking time to be still and soak in special places.
- And of course, make new friends who love exploring too!