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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Week 2 Chickadees: Signs of Spring and Bird Wings
This week the Chickadees experienced all kinds of weather -- warm sunshine, blue skies and even snow!MONDAY "Chickadee-dee-dee-dee" went the Chickadee flock on Monday morning in Opening Circle. The children showed Ian, a winter Nuthatch instructor who was joining us...
Week 2 Nuthatches, Monday and Wednesday
This week, we embodied how nuthatches live, had lots of fun and tapped into our senses!We had a lot of energy this week that allowed us to play and learn as nuthatch birds might in the wild! We also had a special guest and tapped into lots of creativity and nature...
Week 2 Nuthatches, Tuesday and Thursday: Settling In and Branching Out
Welcome to the second week of Spring, Nuthatch families!This week the Nuthatches started to get comfortable with the spring: mud, water, and new friends were highlights!Note: Big thanks again to Emily Rose and Jamie Eggleston for contributing pictures! On Tuesday, the...
