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+

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Spring Camp Fun

Spring Camp Fun

Kelsey Chatterton, April 23, 2017 Spring Writing Intern, Ithaca College Primitive Pursuits hosted its annual Spring Camp this past week at 4-H Acres. I had the opportunity to work with the Friday preschool group—Growing Wild. The morning weather changed from gloomy...

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Honoring Vulnerability

Honoring Vulnerability

The intention for our November overnight at primitive camp were to sleep in debris shelters without sleeping bags, practice natural navigation over several miles while carrying burning coals, and to reflect on our experiences around sacred fires held by elders in the community.

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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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