Overnight Camps at the ARNOT FOREST
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School Breaks - ON THE MOVE!

Teens ages 13 – 17 are invited to join us for our On the Move school break days. Out tight-knit group will hike 4 – 8 miles at mytery sites in the area. Two more dates coming up on October 25th and November 11th.

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Fall School Break Days

When school’s out, we’re in the woods! Join us from 9am – 3pm during school breaks – we have two more dates coming up on October 25 and November 11.

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Afterschool Programs Now Enrolling

We’re offering Friday afterschool at 4-H acres and Tuesdays at Caroline Elementary.

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Preschool Programs

Ages 3-5

Youth Programs

Ages 6-14

teen Programs

Ages 13-18

Opportunities

Ages 18+

Latest News and Stories

Head over to our blog for stories from the forest, our latest news and periodic videos, and activities you can do at home.

Tagging Along with Coyote Howl

Tagging Along with Coyote Howl

When I started this semester of college, I can’t say that I was expecting to spend a Saturday afternoon crouched in the snow, smelling the urine left behind by a fisher.

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Sights and Sounds of Winter Camp 2021

Sights and Sounds of Winter Camp 2021

Winter in the forest is full of magic. Where a few months ago leaves rustled and squirrels scampered, there now lies a white blanket, a naked tree, a sparkle in the air. If you stand in the woods in winter and just listen, what do you hear? 

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Homeschool December Diaries

Homeschool December Diaries

Greetings from the 4-H Acres Forest! Thursday 12/3 with the Crows! This week the Crow flock played a game called "Werewolf" where the villagers were focused on gathering leaves awaiting the Full Moon transition of one villager into a werewolf.  Once turned the...

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We were BLOWN away by the community and engagement our son felt this summer. He came home excited to share all the new things he had learned that day (from day 1!) – as well as show us his impressive collection of sticks, rocks, bows and arrows, cordage, etc. Primitive Pursuits has fostered such a love of outdoor learning and he loved seeing counselors through the weeks (especially Pickle!) who shared his excitement for being outside and exploring. We can’t wait to send him – and his younger sister – again next year, and we’ll be ready for the muddy clothes, collection of sticks, and stories of their adventures each afternoon. Thank you, Primitive Pursuits, for making this nervous mom feel great about dropping my kiddo off at camp each day!!”
S. W.

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