Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure
Trackers Earth's Mariners Adventure camp offers Portland youth ages 8-17 immersive outdoor experiences focused on traditional maritime skills, navigation, an...
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully and details the Mariners Adventure camp, which focuses on maritime skills for ages 8-17. The organization states it has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis, and is a for-profit entity. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including first aid and CPR. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes a strong commitment to safety and skill-based learning. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a rating of 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences provided. The program is a day camp, offering various sessions throughout the summer. Social media handles for Trackers Earth are @trackersearth on Instagram and TrackersEarth on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 2–9
Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 2–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232, 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 - Mariners Adventure
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure accept?
- Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure is open to children ages 2–9. 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 - Mariners Adventure cost?
- Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure 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 - Mariners Adventure's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure 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 - Mariners Adventure?
- Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure 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 - Mariners Adventure provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure 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 - Mariners Adventure compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Mariners Adventure 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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