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 2 Chickadee Recap!
Hi Chickadee Banditry! The forest is constantly changing around us and we feel so grateful to have the opportunity to observe these changes with your children, who see so much! They've noticed the abundance of leaves on the ground in Trillium Camp, they've spotted...
Week One with the Nuthatches!
Our Fall season has been off to a wonderful start and we are happy to share our first Chickadee recap with you! Following are a few stories and pictures from the Nuthatch flock. Enjoy! Dear Nuthatch Families, We are so grateful to have begun this adventure of...
Preschool Spaces Now Available!
Due to popular demand for outdoor programming like ours, we’ve added a second preschool group!
