Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch
Trackers Earth offers nature-based day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and imaginative play for young children.
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads as a real camp site, specifically detailing the 'Rovers Ranch' program for Kindergarten and 1st graders, which focuses on outdoor exploration and imaginative play. The organization has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis, and appears to be a for-profit entity. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the unique programs and engaging instructors. The camp offers day programs, and their social media presence includes an active Instagram (@trackerspdx) and Facebook (trackerspdx) page showcasing camp activities.
Who thrives here Ages up to 1
Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch 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: 0–1
- 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 - Rovers Ranch
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch accept?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch is open to children ages up to 1. 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 - Rovers Ranch cost?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch 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 - Rovers Ranch's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch 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 - Rovers Ranch?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch 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 - Rovers Ranch provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch 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 - Rovers Ranch compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Ranch 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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