Trackers Earth - Forest Friends
Trackers Earth's Forest Friends camp offers nature-based day programs for preschoolers in Portland, focusing on outdoor skills, storytelling, and imaginative...
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully, detailing their Forest Friends summer camp for ages 4-5. The camp is a day program focused on outdoor skills and nature exploration. The 'About Us' page indicates Trackers Earth was founded by Tony Deis and has been operating for 20 years, starting in 2004. They explicitly state on their 'Safety' page that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio for Forest Friends is not listed, the general safety page mentions a commitment to appropriate ratios. Trackers Earth is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 254 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging outdoor activities and knowledgeable staff.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–5
Trackers Earth - Forest 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
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 4–5
- 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 - Forest Friends
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Forest Friends accept?
- Trackers Earth - Forest 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 - Forest Friends cost?
- Trackers Earth - Forest 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 - Forest Friends's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Forest 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 - Forest Friends?
- Trackers Earth - Forest 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 - Forest Friends provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Forest 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 - Forest Friends compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Forest 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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