Trackers Earth - Wilderness Survival
Trackers Earth offers immersive outdoor summer camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on wilderness survival, nature skills, and traditional crafts for youth.
▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads successfully and details a range of summer camps, including wilderness survival programs. 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 various themes like archery, blacksmithing, and wilderness survival. The website states that all staff are background-checked and trained in safety, first aid, and youth development. Google reviews for 'Trackers Earth' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational nature of the programs and the quality of the instructors. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number is provided on the site. Social media handles for Instagram (@trackersearth) and Facebook (TrackersEarth) are active.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 2–8
Trackers Earth - Wilderness 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: 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 - Wilderness Survival
- What ages does Trackers Earth - Wilderness Survival accept?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness Survival 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 - Wilderness Survival cost?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness 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 - Wilderness Survival's hours?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness 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 - Wilderness Survival?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness 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 - Wilderness Survival provide lunch?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness 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 - Wilderness Survival compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness 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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