Primitive Pursuits

Excited for summer fun? So are we! With just 2 weeks left before the start of camp, we can't wait to dive into the natural world around us, muddy feet first🐾

We are offering a discount for our Growing Wild camps when you register your child for Ithaca Forest Preschool! See our website for details

Special Camp Discounts! - Primitive Pursuits, Ithaca Special 2026 Camp Discounts! For all discount related emails please include your family composition (caregivers & dependants) along with your annual household income (doesn’t have to be exact)- Thank you! Refer a friend to Primitive Pursuits and get $50 off your next program! Let others know how a...

This past Tuesday, Ithaca Forest Preschool took a field trip to Turtle Crossing Wildlife Rehabilitation Farm, where the kids visited with birds, turtles, and other cool critters!

https://primitivepursuits.com/pre-school-field-trip/

There are open spots in our Growing Wild camps for this summer! Kids aged 3-5 can learn the wonders of the natural world around them taught by passionate mentors in a supportive and inclusive environment. See our website for more details!

Growing Wild (3-5) - Primitive Pursuits, Ithaca Back to All camps Growing Wild For Ages 3-5 Half-day camp (Mon-Fri) (9am-12:45pm) $275-$375 ($283.25-$386.25 Credit Card) Nature is nurture. As mentors and friends, we help young people connect to profound discovery by engaging nature’s elements and navigating its wonders. Within a safe explorativ...

Ithaca Forest Preschool - Nature Immersion for Ages 3-5 Ithaca Forest Preschool is a nature immersion program for children ages 3-5. Our program is run in cooperation with Primitive Pursuits, a project of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

We are now accepting submissions for our annual summer t-shirt design contest! The selected designs will be featured on either our Staff, Camper, or MIT shirts all summer.

-All work must be in black and white
-Please submit your drawing as a PNG
- Submissions do not need to include any words, it is encouraged to create a design that is relevant to the idea of "Taking Flight"

Please submit your work by Friday May 29th via email to [email protected]

In your submission email please include your name, age, and relationship to Primitive Pursuits!

Our annual summer camp t-shirt design contest is live! Unleash your creativity and make sure to send in your design by the 29th.

Open Positions: Extended Day Camp Coordinator and Extended Day Camp Instructor for this summer! 🔥🌳🌿
Come join the adventure. We are looking for enthusiastic outdoorsy folk excited about helping kids connect to nature!
Apply Here: https://ccetompkins.bamboohr.com/careers/87
https://ccetompkins.bamboohr.com/careers/88

Announcement: Week 4 of camp will be held at Ellis hollow again this year! The beloved landscape brings a whole new forest, beautiful stream, and nature playground. 🌳🌿🌈
All other weeks of camp will be held at 4-H Acres. See you in three years!

Adult Hide Tanning Workshop! May 23-24
Learn the art of hide tanning with Primitive Pursuits and instructor Danielle Prizzi. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work with natural materials and traditional techniques to transform raw hide into soft, usable leather.

Feel the rhythm of the process, connect with time-honored knowledge, and leave with a deeper appreciation for craft, patience, and the natural world.

Spots are limited. Reserve yours today!
https://primitivepursuits.com/earth-skills-for-adults/