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 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...
Week 1 Chickadees: Hello Spring!
This week we welcomed spring, warmer weather and new and returning Chickadees! (Click the arrows to navigate to the next photo, or click the image to view larger.) MONDAY The Chickadees were greeted by a warm and blue-skied morning on their first day of the spring...
