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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages up to 1

Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1

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 kinde...

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camps, specifically the 'Rovers' program for K-1st graders. The organization has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis, according to their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. Trackers Earth is a for-profit organization. The program is a day camp, offering various outdoor activities like wilderness skills, nature crafts, and storytelling. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences. The camp emphasizes a low student-to-instructor ratio, though a specific number is not published. Social media handles include @trackersearth on Instagram and TrackersEarth on Facebook.
Since 200620+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages up to 1

Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 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: 0–1
  • 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 K1

What ages does Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 accept?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 is open to children ages up to 1. 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 K1 cost?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 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 K1's hours?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 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 K1?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 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 K1 provide lunch?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 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 K1 compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Trackers Earth - Basecamp K1 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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