Trackers Earth - School of Magic
Trackers Earth's School of Magic offers immersive day camps in Portland, Oregon, where youth learn wilderness skills, folklore, and magic in an outdoor setting.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing the 'School of Magic' summer day camp for youth. Trackers Earth, the parent organization, states on its 'About Us' page that it has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis. The organization is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly mentions that 'All Trackers staff undergo background checks.' The camp is a day camp, with no indication of overnight options. Trackers Earth is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, with many parents praising the unique and engaging outdoor experiences and the knowledgeable staff. Social media handles found are @trackersearth on Instagram and 'trackersearth' on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 2–5
Trackers Earth - School of Magic 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: 2–5
- 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 - School of Magic
- What ages does Trackers Earth - School of Magic accept?
- Trackers Earth - School of Magic is open to children ages 2–5. 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 - School of Magic cost?
- Trackers Earth - School of Magic 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 - School of Magic's hours?
- Trackers Earth - School of Magic 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 - School of Magic?
- Trackers Earth - School of Magic 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 - School of Magic provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - School of Magic 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 - School of Magic compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - School of Magic 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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