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Support the Ava jane Howerton Memorial Fund

Each year, Paul Sutera rides his bike in support of causes that he believes in. One summer he embarked on a week-long, 500-mile ride to establish a scholarship fund in memory of Ava Jane Howerton, the daughter of a family he’s become close to over the years as their dentist.

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Stories from our Programs!

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Lighting the Flame for a New Primitive Pursuits Summer – Week 1

The first week of camp was a blast! Despite the hot temperatures and humidity, our kiddos kept up their great energy and were all eager to learn, have fun, and make new friends. We started the week by learning different camp activities and traditions, important...

Staff Training!

Staff Training Week was the perfect way to kick off the summer! We started the week with a rainy Monday, but the weather didn't dull anyone's spirits. Staff embraced the challenge and continued on. Started by learning the important camp skills like knife safety, fire...

Homeschool Potluck Celebration

This Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the end-of-year Homeschool program potluck at the acres. After the end of the homeschool day, parents and families arrived to greet their kids and set up for a yummy feast. Many tables were set up in our front field...