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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 2–8

Trackers Earth - Rangers Recon

Lloyd Center

Trackers Earth offers nature-based day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and imaginative role-playing for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camps, including the Rangers Recon program. The organization has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis, and appears to be a for-profit entity. They offer day camps with a focus on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and nature connection. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in wilderness first aid, child development, and conflict resolution. Trackers Earth has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational nature of the programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @trackerspdx on Instagram and trackerspdx on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 2–8
  • 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 - 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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