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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Weeks 3 & 4 with the Chickadees
Hi Chickadee-dee-dees! Each day before walking into camp, the children stop at the top of the bridge leading to Trillium Camp and make observations about what has changed. With each passing week, we've noticed more and more leaves starting to change color and fall...
Week 3 Nuthatch Recap
Hello Nuthatch Families! The fire in the sun Makes the fire in the trees Makes the fire that we light tonight! The fire in the sun Makes the fire in the trees Makes the fire that we light tonight! Fire, fire burning brightly Shield us with your light. The fire in the...
Week 2 Nuthatch Recap!
Hello Nuthatch Families! This past week, the Nuthatches spent a lot of time thinking about changes, in ourselves and in our surroundings... and the change of seasons! We celebrated and welcomed Fall, finding signs of its presence all around us in the changing leaves,...
