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.

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.

Afterschool Programs Now Enrolling

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

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.

Seeing Critters

Seeing Critters

Imagine having the ability to catch fish with your hands, sneak up to an unsuspecting whitetail or have a chickadee land on your head, all unaware of your presence. The skill of “invisibility” is a skill of utmost importance to any survivalist.

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The Goals of Wilderness Mentoring

The Goals of Wilderness Mentoring

This article first appeared in the Primitive Pursuits introductory guide “Not Your Typical Classroom.” Booklet was prepared by Melissa Mueller in November 2009. Contributors included Heidi Bardy, Beth Bannister, Tim Drake, Dave Hall, and Jed Jordan.

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Forest Errands

Forest Errands

This article first appeared in the Primitive Pursuits introductory guide “Not Your Typical Classroom.” Booklet was prepared by Melissa Mueller in November 2009. Contributors included Heidi Bardy, Beth Bannister, Tim Drake, Dave Hall, and Jed Jordan. 

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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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