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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 2–8

Trackers Earth - Wilders Ranch

Lloyd Center

Trackers Earth offers nature-based day camps at Wilders Ranch in Portland, focusing on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and traditional crafts for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Trackers Earth website loads as a real camp site, specifically detailing their Wilders Ranch summer camp programs. Trackers Earth has been operating for 20 years, founded by Tony Deis, according to their 'About Us' page. They are a for-profit organization offering day camps focused on outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and traditional crafts. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including first aid and CPR. While not accredited by the ACA, Trackers Earth maintains a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational outdoor experiences. The camp emphasizes a mentor-based approach to learning outdoor skills.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 2–8

Trackers Earth - Wilders 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

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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 - Wilders Ranch

What ages does Trackers Earth - Wilders Ranch accept?
Trackers Earth - Wilders Ranch 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 - Wilders Ranch cost?
Trackers Earth - Wilders 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 - Wilders Ranch's hours?
Trackers Earth - Wilders 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 - Wilders Ranch?
Trackers Earth - Wilders 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 - Wilders Ranch provide lunch?
Trackers Earth - Wilders 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 - Wilders Ranch compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Trackers Earth - Wilders 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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