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Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX

Sellwood-Brooklyn · ★ 4.3 (127 reviews)

Trackers Earth's Leader-In-Training program in Portland offers teens ages 12-17 hands-on outdoor skills, mentorship, and leadership development in a day camp...

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) program website loads successfully and details a day camp experience for teens aged 12-17 in Portland, Oregon. The program focuses on outdoor skills, mentorship, and leadership. Trackers Earth was founded by Tony Deis and has been operating for 20 years, indicating a long history in outdoor education. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for the LIT program and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, Trackers Earth has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for their Portland location, with many reviewers praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences. The organization appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @trackersearth on Instagram and trackersearth on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–12
  • 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 - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX

What ages does Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX accept?
Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX is open to children ages 8–12. 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 - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX cost?
Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX 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 - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX's hours?
Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX 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 - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX?
Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX 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 - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX provide lunch?
Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX 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 - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Trackers Earth - Leader-In-Training (LIT) - Summer Day PDX 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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