Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon
Trackers Earth offers immersive outdoor day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on wilderness survival, archery, and nature-based skills for youth.
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs, including 'Rangers Recon.' The organization was founded by Tony Deis and has been operating for 20 years, since 2004, as stated on their 'About Us' page. Trackers Earth is not listed in the ACA directory. The website indicates that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. They offer day camp programs with various themes like archery, wilderness survival, and nature crafts. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, given its extensive program offerings and pricing structure.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 2–8
Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon 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: 2–8
- 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 - Rangers Recon
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon accept?
- Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon is open to children ages 2–8. 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 - Rangers Recon cost?
- Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon 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 - Rangers Recon's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon 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 - Rangers Recon?
- Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon 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 - Rangers Recon provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon 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 - Rangers Recon compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon 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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