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Duwisduwi

Duwisduwi

by Lyla White | Nov 19, 2021

What a wild ride this weather has been. Warm, cold, snow, rain, wind, and sun! The kids have been...

Pumpkins and Dress up time!

Pumpkins and Dress up time!

by Lyla White | Oct 29, 2021

We had so much fun this week with pumpkins! When we arrived to Trillium Camp on Monday we found a...

Autumn Harvest

Autumn Harvest

by Lyla White | Oct 15, 2021

So far this fall we have been focusing on getting to know each other, establishing ground rules...

Welcoming Fall at Ithaca Forest Preschool

Welcoming Fall at Ithaca Forest Preschool

by Julia DiGeronimo | Sep 30, 2021

It's the second week of September and the preschool year has just begun at Trillium Camp.On...

Week 11 Nuthatches: Saying Goodbye

Week 11 Nuthatches: Saying Goodbye

by Jamie Eggleston | Jun 12, 2021

Finishing up end of year projects, creek play, stories and games for the last week of Nuthatches...

Week 10 Nuthatches: Stories & Stone Drilling

Week 10 Nuthatches: Stories & Stone Drilling

by Jamie Eggleston | Jun 4, 2021

It's hard to believe that we only have a couple days left of forest preschool! This past week, we...

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It's the end of Week 8 already? This summer is fla

It's the end of Week 8 already? This summer is flashing by just like the sparks from the fire our Forest Explorers made last Friday. Despite the persistent chaos of the pandemic, we have had a fantastic time with our wonderful campers all summer.

The Primitive Cafe Cook-Off. On Friday, the “Pri

The Primitive Cafe Cook-Off. On Friday, the “Primitive Cafe” campers had a cook-off. Here’s how it went!

What an amazing start to the summer! We had a grea

What an amazing start to the summer! We had a great time this week and can't wait to continue the fun next week.

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Ithaca Forest Preschool is hiring! Do you know someone who may be a perfect fit for our thriving and growing Forest Preschool?

2020 has been a difficult year for all. Please con

2020 has been a difficult year for all. Please consider a gift to our end of year gratitude campaign to help us stay in the woods and serve area youth regardless of their ability to pay. Primitivepursuits.com/gratitude-appeal-2020

Members of Ravens Camp were sporting some wonderfu

Members of Ravens Camp were sporting some wonderful face paint today🎨

Before ----> After

Before ----> After

Sometimes in camouflage the best strategy is hidin

Sometimes in camouflage the best strategy is hiding out in the open...

We have four available camps spots the week of Aug

We have four available camps spots the week of August 17th. We have three in Forest Explorers out at the Finger Lakes National Forest and one spot in
Archer's Apprentice. Register online or call the office to grab one of these opportunities.

One of the reasons we work so hard to do what we d

One of the reasons we work so hard to do what we do is to help young people connect more deeply with the natural world. We believe that when people have a connection to the earth, they are most likely to take care of it. This article is from a local Ithaca and parent of now grown campers. Why Even the Smallest Personal Actions Make a Difference in the Climate Fight - https://onezero.medium.com/why-even-the-smallest-personal-actions-make-a-difference-in-the-climate-fight-894b98744a7c

Thanks to our talented photojournalist Ash for thi

Thanks to our talented photojournalist Ash for this beautiful shot of a forest friend nestled into his green world. #primitivepursuits #4-HAcres #getoutandstayout #summercamp2020 #ithacany #kidsoutside #naturekids

Thanks to our talented photojournalist Ash for thi

Thanks to our talented photojournalist Ash for this beautiful shot of a forest friend nestled into his green world. #primitivepursuits #4-HAcres #getoutandstayout #summercamp2020 #ithacany #kidsoutside #naturekids

How many activities and how much fun was Billy abl

How many activities and how much fun was Billy able to capture in this 30-second video? https://youtu.be/BfftZVh5T8U

Thanks for the love notes, we do enjoy them! #summ

Thanks for the love notes, we do enjoy them! #summercampithaca #primitivepursuits #summerfun #getoutandstayout

We've opened up a few more spaces for next week AU

We've opened up a few more spaces for next week AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 14.
Forest Village Camp (ages 5-7) or Forest Explorers (ages 6-8) - 3 spots. Wildcrafting (ages 8-10) 1 spot, Wizarding Week (ages 9-12) 1 spot, and Night Owls (ages 11-14) one spot! Register online or call the office asap at 607-272-2292 ext. 195. Looking for inspiration? Check out this 30-second look into just some of the fun activities our campers are engaging in each week!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfftZVh5T8U #summerithaca #ithacany #primitivepursuits #getoutandstayout #summercamp2020

Our crafty campers have been hard at work building

Our crafty campers have been hard at work building sturdy shelters. Though a lot of effort goes into construction, the end result is well worth the payoff. The leaf covering is dense enough to prevent any water from coming through, making it the perfect spot to duck away to in a rainstorm.

Song: Don't Wait No More by Cody Decker
Music provided by Epidemic Sound

All that rain made it cool enough to appreciate a

All that rain made it cool enough to appreciate a fire!

It's another WILD WEDNESDAY: Wildlife returns to

It's another WILD WEDNESDAY:
Wildlife returns to abandoned National Trust properties for first time in decades!
https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/uk-news/national-trust-wildlife-coronavirus-lockdown-falcons-buzzards-weasels-a9522476.html
#wildwednesday #primitivepursuits #hopeinhardtimes #animalnews

We have the following camp spaces available 7/27-7

We have the following camp spaces available 7/27-7/31: Growing Wild (3 spots) Base Camp (7 spots) Advanced Primitive (3 spots) Archer's Apprentice (3 spots) Nature Mystics (1 spot) Register ASAP - scholarship funds are available. Primitivepursuits.com/catalog #summerithaca #getoutandstayout #ithacany #ithacakids #naturekids #kidsoutside #primitivepursuits #natureplay #natureschool

Creative lost and found return, hands-free! #primi

Creative lost and found return, hands-free! #primitivepursuits #summercampithaca #getoutandstayout #summer2020

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Office Location:
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-2292 | email Us

Preschool Location:
4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca Forest Preschool is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and is run by Primitive Pursuits, a 4-H Program.