Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival
Trackers Earth's Rovers Survival camp in Portland, Oregon, offers day programs for kindergarten and first graders focused on outdoor skills, nature explorati...
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully, detailing the Rovers Survival day camp for kindergarten and first graders, which focuses on outdoor skills like shelter building, tracking, and nature crafts. The organization, founded by Tony Deis, has been operating for 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. Trackers Earth has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences. The program is clearly a day camp, and the organization appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @trackerspdx on Instagram and trackerspdx on Facebook, both actively updated with camp activities.
Who thrives here Ages up to 1
Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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 Survival
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival accept?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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 Survival cost?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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 Survival's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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 Survival?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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 Survival provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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 Survival compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Rovers Survival 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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