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The air quality cut our week down a day, but campers and staff came together to finish the week off in high spirits!Our week started with introductions to fellow campers and staff, followed by instruction on some of our camp expectations and sharing of traditions....

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The first week of camp was a blast! Despite the hot temperatures and humidity, our kiddos kept up their great energy and were all eager to learn, have fun, and make new friends. We started the week by learning different camp activities and traditions, important safety...

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From Campfire Cooking to Canoeing: Week 2 Adventures

Jul 11, 2026

From campfire cooking to canoeing, campers spent week two creating lasting memories, building new skills, and exploring the outdoors.Already week two of camp wow! Our campers came in this week with amazing energy, positive mindsets, and, most importantly, excitement...

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Staff Training!

Jun 26, 2026

Staff Training Week was the perfect way to kick off the summer! We started the week with a rainy Monday, but the weather didn't dull anyone's spirits. Staff embraced the challenge and continued on. Started by learning the important camp skills like knife safety, fire...

Homeschool Potluck Celebration

Jun 5, 2026

 This Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the end-of-year Homeschool program potluck at the acres. After the end of the homeschool day, parents and families arrived to greet their kids and set up for a yummy feast. Many tables were set up in our front field...

Pre-School Field Trip

Pre-School Field Trip

Jun 5, 2026

This week, Ithaca Forest Pre School took an awesome field trip to Turtle Crossing Wildlife Rehabiltation Farm, which is in-part led by one of our own staff Dina! The farm is nestled in the lively forests of Ellis Hollow and houses varieties of birds, turtles, geese,...

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The Primitive Pursuits team recognizes that the land where we live and work exists within the territory of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga Nation). We acknowledge the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy for their enduring stewardship of this place throughout the centuries and still today. We recognize a responsibility to learn about this history while also educating newer generations about how to live in good relation to the earth and with our neighbors. This learning and relationship building is ongoing and we welcome guidance and feedback along the way. If you have feedback or wish to engage with us on this topic please see visit our Cultural Repair Acknowledgment + Action + Reparations page.

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