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.
Spots available for 2024-2025 school year
Three preschoolers "sleeping" in the nest they built. We still have limited spot available for the coming school year! Children in our program explore nature, learn about emotions and making friends, listen to stories and challenge their bodies and minds to try new...
Goodbye Fall, Hello Winter
As fall is coming to a close, we’re saying “goodbye” to fall and “hello” to winter. We’re celebrating the end of the fall season by wrapping up our fall projects and playing in the snow! At the beginning of the fall, the preschoolers harvested wild flowers and pressed...
Fall Highlights
Our fall has been filled with so much fun and laughter. We've enjoyed watching the seasons change and making new friends at preschool! These are some of our fall highlights. We celebrated the harvest season with several cooking projects, including making apple cider,...
