Ithaca forest preschool is a program of primitive pursuits
Our Preschool-age Programs
If you believe that children belong outside, and that the tools of imagination are what build a happy childhood, then welcome to our wooded world. Spontaneous play, exploration, cooperative problem solving, and moments of wonder and delight are what we witness each day in our all-outdoor year-round nature immersion programs for our youngest participants.
Ithaca Forest Preschool
Children nurture the seeds of nature connection every day in our all-outdoor, school-year program at 4-H Acres in Ithaca.
Growing Wild Summer Camp
Our half-day summer camp within the Primitive Pursuits program is a wonderful introduction to outdoor summer exploration.
School Breaks and Play Days
When school is out, we are in the woods. These one to five day programs are are a great way to get a taste of our program.
Ithaca forest Preschool
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OPEN HOUSE & TOUR March 19th 10AM-Noon
Parents and Children are Invited to Join Ithaca Preschool instructor, Lyla White for an Open House and tour of Our Very Special All-Outdoor Preschool Program. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and tour our outdoor preschool grounds. If bringing a child,...
GROWING WILD SUMMER CAMP
@ 4-H Acres
@ 4-H Acres
We will have 8 Weeks of half-day Growing Wild Summer Camp at 4-H Acres for ages 3-5. Each day the kids get to romp in the woods and find natural materials, such as clay, rock-paint, bark, and leaves to create works of woodland art.
Preschool Graduation
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining Ithaca Forest Preschool at their graduation ceremony. Students and families gathered at Trillium Camp, where there was a yummy potluck. The graduating preschoolers each got a large turkey feather necklace as a symbol of their...
Pre-School Field Trip
This week, Ithaca Forest Pre School took an awesome field trip to Turtle Crossing Wildlife Rehabiltation Farm, which is in-part led by one of our own staff Dina! The farm is nestled in the lively forests of Ellis Hollow and houses varieties of birds, turtles, geese,...
The Perfect White Pine!
This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of joining the preschoolers on a sunny hike through the woods. When I crossed the creek to Trillium Camp, the children were munching on snacks and sharing stories. Sitting in a circle on small logs, the kids giggled and bounced...
