Trackers Earth - Wilderness Survival
Trackers Earth offers immersive outdoor day camps in Portland, Oregon, focusing on wilderness survival, archery, and nature skills for youth.
▌ Editor's read Trackers Earth, operating since 2004, provides day camps in Portland, Oregon, with a strong emphasis on outdoor and wilderness skills. The website details programs like Wilderness Survival, Archery, and Farm & Forest, indicating a focus on hands-on learning and nature connection. The 'About Us' page mentions founder Tony Deis and highlights their mission of 'mentorship in outdoor and traditional skills.' 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 300 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The camp offers a diverse range of programs, suggesting a commitment to varied outdoor education.
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Since 200719+ 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
- 2007 (19 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: 41401 SE Thomas Rd, Sandy, OR 97055, 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 19 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 Sandy?
- Trackers Earth - Wilderness Survival is one of 28 outdoors/nature camps in Sandy 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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