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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–5

Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends

Lloyd Center

Trackers Earth offers nature-based day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on outdoor skills, crafts, and games for children aged 4-5.

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully, detailing their 'Basecamp Friends' program for ages 4-5, which includes crafts, games, and outdoor exploration. The organization has been operating since 2004, as stated on their 'About Us' page, founded by Tony Deis. They are not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a rating of 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences provided. The program is a day camp, and Trackers Earth appears to be a for-profit organization. Specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly published on the site for this program.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends 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: 4–5
  • 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 - Basecamp Friends

What ages does Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends accept?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends is open to children ages 4–5. 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 Friends cost?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends 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 Friends's hours?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends 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 Friends?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends 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 Friends provide lunch?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends 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 Friends compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp Friends 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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