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
The Latest News from Our Blog
Week 9: Monday, Wednesday – Beaver Chew and Blue Skies
The birds chirped and flitted through the trees as the sun came out to warm the woods this week. There was a warmth to the breeze that blew in the promise of spring, melting the snow in our camps and giving life to the first few buds on the trees. In our...
Week 9 Chickadees, Tuesday & Thursday: Busy Beavers!
The Chickadees were as busy as beavers this week! Read more to learn what they were up to...TUESDAY A bracelet? A rattle? Teeth!-- these were some of the guesses the Chickadees shared after feeling the contents of Tuesday's mystery bag. After a loud drumroll,...
Week 9 Nuthatches, Tuesday and Thursday: Building like Beavers
This week the Nuthatches got to play in the snow and the mud! What an exciting week to be outside at preschool. We all had so much energy to run and explore in the sun. Shout out to Nuthatch instructor Emily Rose for most of these wonderful photos!! On Tuesday, the...
