Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 2–4
▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 2–4

Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24

Sellwood-Brooklyn · ★ 4.3 (127 reviews)

Trackers Earth offers nature-based day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and imaginative play for children in grade...

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully, detailing their 'Basecamp' summer day camp for grades 2-4, which focuses on outdoor skills and nature exploration. The 'About Us' page indicates the organization was founded by Tony Deis and has been operating for 20 years, starting in 2004. The website explicitly states that 'All Trackers staff are background checked and trained in safety and emergency procedures.' The program is clearly a day camp, with no mention of overnight options for this specific offering. Trackers Earth appears to be a for-profit entity. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a rating of 4.7 stars from 309 reviews, with many positive comments about engaging activities and knowledgeable staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
Since 200620+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 2–4

Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 2–4
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, 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 - Basecamp 24

What ages does Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 accept?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 is open to children ages 2–4. 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 - Basecamp 24 cost?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 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 - Basecamp 24's hours?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 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 - Basecamp 24?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 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 - Basecamp 24 provide lunch?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 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 - Basecamp 24 compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp 24 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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