Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja
Trackers Earth's Forest Ninja camp in Portland, Oregon, offers a day camp experience focused on outdoor skills, stealth, and nature connection for youth.
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully and details the 'Forest Ninja' summer day camp, which focuses on stealth, camouflage, and outdoor skills. The organization has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis, and offers a diverse range of programs beyond just summer camps. They explicitly state that all staff are background checked and trained in first aid, CPR, and youth development. While not ACA accredited, the website provides detailed information about their safety protocols and staff qualifications. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a strong 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The camp is a day program, and the organization appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles @trackerspdx are active on both Instagram and Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 2–3
Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja 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: 2–3
- 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 Ninja
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja accept?
- Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja is open to children ages 2–3. 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 Ninja cost?
- Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja 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 Ninja's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja 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 Ninja?
- Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja 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 Ninja provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja 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 Ninja compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Forest Ninja 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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