Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop
A blacksmithing camp where youth learn traditional forging techniques and create metal projects.
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth Blacksmith Shop camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for youth focused on traditional blacksmithing. The camp is part of Trackers Earth, which has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and training. Google reviews for Trackers Earth generally show a 4.7-star rating from over 400 reviews, with many praising the unique and engaging programs. The camp emphasizes safety, skill development, and hands-on learning in a specialized craft. The program is a day camp, and Trackers Earth appears to be a for-profit organization. Social media handles are @trackersearth on Instagram and trackersearth on Facebook.
⌬
Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–17
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 specialty program.
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: Specialty
- Ages: 10–17
- Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm extended care available
- Address: 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
- Phone: 503-345-3312
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD estimated from similar Trackers camps
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 10–17. 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 publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD estimated from similar Trackers camps Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop runs 7:30am-5:30pm extended care available. 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, 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 - 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 specialty camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop is one of 9 specialty 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Browse similar camps
Indexable directory cuts for families comparing Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop against nearby options.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Trackers Earth - Blacksmith Shop.
- Grace Art Camp · Portland, OR area · Ages 6–12
- Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp · Downtown Portland · Ages 4–18 · $249/week
- Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland · Portland, OR · Ages 4–12 · $570/week
- Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX · Sellwood-Brooklyn · Ages 8–12
- Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX · Lloyd Center · Ages 8–12
- Trackers Earth - Paintball Adventure · Sellwood-Brooklyn · Ages 4–12
- Trackers Earth - Paintball Adventure · Lloyd Center · Ages 4–12
- Trackers Earth Portland Junior Leaders in Training (jLIT) · Trackers Earth Portland · Ages 13–17