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"Thank you for bringing to life the wonders of the natural world to kids and to all walks of life. This Earth Honoring Spirit is exactly what is needed in this time!"
- Alissa
Winter Explorers - for ages 10-16
Boldly go places you've never gone before! Join us as we explore a different winter habitat each week around Tompkins County, and push our wilderness living skills in new directions. We'll bring along snowshoes, and hop on the Primitive Pursuits Express to practice tracking, forestry, navigation, storytelling and SURVIVAL!
You never knew winter could be so cool.
When: Thursdays, 9am - 1:30pm, Jan 12 - March 8 (no program 2/23)
Who: Ages 10-16
Where: Meet at CCE-TC, 615 Willow Avenue, for transportation by van to various natural areas around Ithaca.
Cost: $220-$350 (self-determined sliding scale)
Winter Tracks & Trails - for ages 6-9
Explore and play where winter meets spring! Follow animal tracks in the newly fallen snow, build cozy shelters, warm yourself as you cook over a fire you made, and welcome the change of the season with songs and gratitude.
When: Thursdays, 9:30am - 1:30pm, Jan 12 - March 8 (no program 2/23)
Who: Ages 6-9
Where: 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Rd, Ithaca, NY
Cost: $175 - $250 (self-determined sliding scale)
Youth Nature Awareness Program
Spring Session - for ages 6-15
"Ralph Waldo Emerson once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years. No one would sleep that night, of course. Instead the stars come out every night, and we watch television." - Paul Hawken
Find out what it is like to be fully immersed in the woods: gather your own food, build fires with only sticks, and cozy up in a shelter of leaves. Come rain or cold, we'll enjoy the splendors and luxury of the woodland way.
Find out what it is like to be fully immersed in the woods: gather your own food, build fires with only sticks, and cozy up in a shelter of leaves. Come rain or cold, we'll enjoy the splendors and luxury of the woodland way.
YNAP presents the best of all that Primitive Pursuits has to offer – so come join us at our central fire and you'll never look at the world the same way again.
When: March 15 - June 14
Thursdays, 9:00am - 1:30pm,
(no program 4/12)
Who: youth ages 6-15
Where: 418 Lower Creek Rd, Ithaca, NY
Cost: $340 - $440 (self-determined sliding scale)
Mentor In Training (M.I.T)
Youth aged 14 - 17 are invited to join us at our regularly scheduled programs as Mentors in Training. While shadowing Primitive Pursuits instructors, they develop leadership tools and gain experience as role-models.
An application is required and youth will be expected to submit written materials and receive feedback as a part of the training process.
M.I.T. participation hours may be used toward a Youth Environmental Leadership Certificate.
Mentor in Training (M.I.T)
Who: youth ages 14-17
When : Jan. - June
Contact us for details and to schedule
programs to Attend.
Cost: $150 - $300
Contact us to register or with any questions!
