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 8 Chickadees, Tuesday & Thursday: Black Bears and Long Trails
A week of surprises and "see you laters!" Read more to learn what the Chickadees were up to this week in the woods.TUESDAYThe Chickadees gathered in Opening Circle on a windy Tuesday morning. Eli showed them a picture of a five-fingered track with long claws. The...
Week 8 Nuthatches, Tuesday & Thursday: Black Bears Waking Up to Sweet Treats
Did you feel spring approaching this week? The Nuthatches sure did!This week we learned about black bears, who like to eat many things including berries and honey. During morning circle on Tuesday, we passed around a plaster cast of a bear track, noticing the five...
Week 8: Monday, Wednesday – A Spring in our step
Winter is coming to close and spring is just around the corner! The fluctuating temperatures and taste of spring in the air left everyone with extra energy this week. Both flocks raced around their camps and enjoyed being extra active.ChickadeesSomething big and...
