We're Hiring! Summer 2026

Get paid to play outside…. We are looking for passionate folks who love being outside and making a positive difference in kids lives!

Time to Register for Summer Camp!

We can’t wait to see you this summer.

Spots fill fast, sign up today!

Primitive Pursuits needs your help.

Please consider making a donation today to help Primitive Pursuits CCETC persevere and flourish for generations to come!

Youth Programs

Ages 5-12

teen Programs

Ages 13-17

Stories from our Programs! 

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

Finally almost Fall- Week 8

Finally almost Fall- Week 8

There is a new breeze in the air over 4-H acres as summer begins to come to a close. We are still out in the woods, loving the change of seasons and having fun! This week the forest was filled with crafts, games, and new friends. Walking through the woods with a...

read more
Our Flying Friends – Week 7

Our Flying Friends – Week 7

This week, we are dedicating our theme to some of our favorite forest friends: birds! The Purple Finches started the week off right on theme by doing quiet sit-spots at Beaver Pond to look for birds. As the camper voices subsided, the bird calls grew louder. The sound...

read more
Astonishing Amphibians – Week 5

Astonishing Amphibians – Week 5

We are already halfway through the summer here at Primitive Pursuits and it is flying by! We have a few specialty camps running this week, including Luna's Fire and Gender Creative camp. Luna's Fire is a camp designed for young women who connect with nature and each...

read more