Trackers Earth - Baby Animals
Trackers Earth offers nature-based day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and animal tracking for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully, detailing a range of outdoor-focused day camps, including the 'Baby Animals' program. The organization states it has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and youth development. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences. The program type is clearly day camp, and the organization appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles @trackersearth on Instagram and TrackersEarth on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 2–8
Trackers Earth - Baby Animals is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 2–8
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232, US
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Trackers Earth - Baby Animals
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Baby Animals accept?
- Trackers Earth - Baby Animals is open to children ages 2–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Trackers Earth - Baby Animals cost?
- Trackers Earth - Baby Animals doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Trackers Earth - Baby Animals's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Baby Animals runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Trackers Earth - Baby Animals?
- Trackers Earth - Baby Animals is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Trackers Earth - Baby Animals provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Baby Animals does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Trackers Earth - Baby Animals compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Baby Animals is one of 78 outdoors/nature camps in Portland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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