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 3 Nuthatches, Tuesday/Thursday: Great Grouse and Growing Things
Did you know that the ruffed grouse puts out special bristles on its feet in the winter to help it maneuver over the snow? It's just one of the special things about the bird of the week!This week, the Nuthatches went in search of the ruffed grouse they'd been hearing...
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...
