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Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop

Sellwood-Brooklyn

Trackers Earth offers a Blacksmithing summer day camp in Portland, Oregon, where youth learn traditional forging techniques and create metal projects.

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully, detailing a Blacksmithing summer day camp for youth in Portland, Oregon. The program focuses on traditional forging techniques, tool use, and creating metal projects. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. Trackers Earth appears to be a for-profit organization offering a variety of outdoor and skill-based programs. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the unique and engaging nature of their programs. Social media handles found are @trackersearth on Instagram and TrackersEarth on Facebook. The camp is a day program, and specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed on the blacksmithing camp page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–12
  • 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 - Blacksmith Shop

What ages does Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop accept?
Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop is open to children ages 5–12. 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 - Blacksmith Shop cost?
Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop 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 - Blacksmith Shop's hours?
Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop 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 - Blacksmith Shop?
Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop is operated by a private business. 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 - Blacksmith Shop provide lunch?
Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop 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 - Blacksmith Shop compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop 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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