Summer Camps: Day & Overnight Portland, Oregon

As a city dweller, I take pride that my son still has an opportunity to catch frogs, go fishing & be outdoors. By far one of the best camps he's attended. -Forest, Fishing, Fly and Reel Parent

This camp is seriously a FULL week of doings! -Little House: Wilders Homestead Parent

Excellent--My daughter is a Forest Ninja. And has promised to use her newfound powers for the good of the world. -Forest Ninja Parent

If your kid is imaginative, adventurous and loves the outdoors, there simply isn't a better camp experience. -Welcome to Middle Earth Parent

Top 5 reasons to join Trackers Kids summer camps...

1) Convenient location in SE Portland (Sellwood) Drop-off within minutes of most neighborhoods.

2) We do more and have real adventures! We do more in one day than most camps do in a summer. Campers get outside PLUS train archery, learn traditional skills, travel through time and much more.

3) Smaller group sizes We have an average of 25% smaller group sizes than standard outdoor camps.

4) Awesome Extended Camp You can drop you child off any time between 7:30am-9am, it's FREE! You can also pre-register for our affordable After-Camp from 3:30am-6pm.

5) A child's competency is respected We believe children are capable of so much more than our modern world asks of them. We raise the bar of accomplishment and team leadership while gently guiding them to connect to the natural world.

Ages Groups Day Camps

Ages 4-5 Half to full day basecamps stay at our site and explores the neighboring nature park
Ages 6 Mobile day camps that teach the beginnings of new and fun skills
Ages 7-8 Mobile day camps that truly immerse campers into the story of the camp
Ages 9-10 Mobile day camps that develop team skills and rich learning environments
Ages 10-14 or 12-16 Mobile day camps that teach complex craft work and outdoor skills
Ages 11-13 or 14-17 Mobile and expedition day camps of awesome adventure and scenario based learnin

Ages Groups Overnight Camps

Ages 10-14 An overnight camp that recreates a village of adventure, outdoor lore and more
Ages 14-18 Intensive learning and training in outdoor lore and skills.

Camp Discounts

Early Bird Discount Register before February 22, 2012 and receive 10% off the regular tuition

Not yet sure which week of camp? Want to secure your discount? Pre-register an open Gift-Certificate

Calendar for Summer Camps 2012

Week 1

Ages 4-10 The School of Magic June 18-22, 2012

Ages 6-10 Little House: The Wilders Homestead June 18-22, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel June 18-22, 2012

Ages 6-10 Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival June 18-22, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow June 18-22, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure June 18-22, 2012

Ages 11-16 Paintball Master June 18-22, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Camp Trackers June 17-22, 2012

Ages 14-18 Teen Overnight Counselor in Training Program June 17-22, 2012

Week 2

Ages 4-5 Faeries, Elves & Mostly Friendly Dragons June 25-29, 2012

Ages 6-10 Animals on the Ranch June 25-29, 2012

Ages 6-8 Forest Ninja June 25-29, 2012

Ages 6-10 Pirate Adventure June 25-29, 2012

Ages 7-10 Secret Agent Academy June 25-29, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow June 25-29, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure June 25-29, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Camp Trackers June 25-29, 2012

Week 3

Please Note No camp on the July 4, 2012

Ages 4-10 Elves, Rangers & Wizards July 2-6, 2012

Ages 6-10 Little House: The Wilders Homestead July 2-6, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel July 2-6, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure July 2-6, 2012

Ages 11-14 Wilderness Survival & Tracking Apprenticeship July 2-6, 2012

Ages 11-16 Paintball Master July 2-6, 2012

Week 4

Ages 4-10 The School of Magic July 9-13, 2012

Ages 6-10 Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival July 9-13, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel July 9-13, 2012

Ages 7-10 Oregon Trail Adventure Game July 9-13, 2012

Ages 7-10 Secret Agent Academy July 9-13, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure July 9-13, 2012

Ages 11-16 Paintball Master July 9-13, 2012

Ages 12-16 Apprenticeship of the Blade: Blacksmith/Martial Arts July 9-13

Ages 10-14 Overnight Camp Trackers July 8-13, 2012

Week 5

Highlander Week The following camps feature a Scottish Highland theme

Ages 4-5 Faeries, Elves & Mostly Friendly Dragons July 16-20, 2012

Ages 6-10 Little House: Wilderes Homestead July 16-20, 2012

Ages 6-10 Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival July 16-20

Ages 7-8 X-Tracking: Fantastical Creatures of Land and Sea July 16-20, 2012

Ages 7-10 The Trackers Highland Games July 16-20, 2012

Ages 9-17 Official B.P.R.D. Training Camp (AKA, Hellboy Camp) July 16-20, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow July 16-20, 2012

Ages 11-13 Wilderness Survival & Tracking Apprenticeship July 16-20, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure July 16-20, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Camp Trackers July 15-20, 2012

Week 6

Ages 4-10 The School of Magic July 23-27, 2012

Ages 7-10 Edgy Camp The School of Magic: Realm of the Dark Arts July 23-27

Ages 6-10 Lumberjacks & Lumberjills: Logging Camp July 23-27, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Ninja July 23-27, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel July 23-27, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure July 23-27, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow July 23-27, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Camp Trackers July 22-27, 2012

Week 7

Ages 4-5 Elves, Rangers & Wizards July 30-August 3, 2012

Ages 6-10 Little House: The Wilders Homestead July 30-August 3, 2012

Ages 6-10 Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival July 30-Aug 3, 2012

Ages 6-10 Steampunk Camp: Fantastic Steampowered Tech July 30-August 3

Ages 7-10 Secret Agent Academy July 30-August 3, 2012

Ages 11-14 Wilderness Survival & Tracking Apprenticeship July 30-August 3, 2012

Ages 11-16 Paintball Master July 30-August 3, 2012

Ages 11-14 Mobile Overnight Coast, Kayaks, Dunes & Tidepools July 29-Aug 3

Ages 14-18 Overnight Counselor in Training Program July 29-August 3, 2012

Week 8

Ages 4-10 The School of Magic August 6-10, 2012

Ages 6-8 Pirate Adventure August 6-10, 2012

Ages 6-10 Wilderness Survival Adventure August 6-10, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure August 6-10, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow August 6-10, 2012

Mad Maude Week The following camps feature a fun post-apocalyptic focus

Ages 7-10 Edgy Camp Little House in Post-apocalyptic Portland August 6-10, 2012

Ages 7-10 Edgy Camp Beyond Thundercamp: DIY & Maker Culture August 6-10, 2012

Ages 7-17 Edgy Camp Zombie Survival Training: Summer CampZ August 6-10, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Camp Trackers Aug 5-10

Week 9

Ages 4-5 Faeries, Elves & Mostly Friendly Dragons August 13-17, 2012

Ages 6-10 Animals on the Ranch August 13-17, 2012

Ages 6-10 River Rats: River Boats & Huck Finn Fishing Aug 13-17

Ages 6-10 Pirates, Ninjas & Time Traveling Cowboys August 13-17

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure August 13-17, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow August 13-17, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Realm of Cascadia: Role Playing Adventure August 12-17

Week 10

Ages 4-5 Faeries, Elves & Mostly Friendly Dragons August 20-24, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Ninja August 20-24, 2012

Ages 6-10 Comic Book Superheroes & Supervillains August 20-24, 2012

Ages 6-10 Berry Picking Adventure August 20-24, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel August 20-24, 2012

Ages 7-10 Secret Agent Academy August 20-24, 2012

Ages 10-14 Edgy Camp Evil Secret Agent Academy August 20-24, 2012

Ages 11-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow August 20-24, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure August 20-24, 2012

Ages 11-16 Paintball Master August 20-24, 2012

Ages 10-14 Overnight Realm of Cascadia: Role Playing Adventure August 19-24

Week 11

Ages 4-10 The School of Magic August 27-31, 2012

Ages 4-10 Little House: The Wilders Homestead August 27-31, 2012

Ages 6-10 Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival August 27-31, 2012

Ages 6-10 Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel August 27-31, 2012

Ages 7-10 School Bus Time Machine August 27-31, 2012

Ages 10-14 Archery Apprenticeship, + Make a Bow August 27-31, 2012

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure August 27-31, 2012

Ages 11-14 Wilderness Survival & Tracking Apprenticeship August 27-31, 2012

Ages 10-14 With Audubon Ways of the Ancients August 26-31, 2012

Ages 4-10

Faeries, Elves & Mostly Friendly Dragons
Explore & play in a fantastic world of faeries, elves and mostly friendly dragons.
Ages 4-5
Early Drop-off
7:30-8:30am
AM 8:30am-12pm
PM 12pm-3:30pm
June 25-29
July 16-20
August 13-17
August 20-24
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The School of Magic
Learn the arts of wizardry, magic & nature skills at the Trackers School of Magic.
Ages 4-10
Early Drop-off
7:30-8:30am
Ages 4-5 Camp
AM 8:30am-12pm
PM 12pm-3:30pm
Ages 6-10 Camp
8:30am-3:30pm
June 18-22
July 9-13
July 23-27
August 6-10
August 27-31
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Rangers, Elves & Orcs, Oh My
Journey into Middle Earth to live the skills of Rangers, Elves, Dwarves & Hobbits.
Ages 4-10
Early Drop-off
7:30-8:30am
Ages 4-5 Camp
AM 8:30am-12pm
PM 12pm-3:30pm
Ages 6-10 Camp
8:30am-3:30pm
July 2-6
July 30-August 3
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Little House: The Wilders Homestead
Live the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, exploring gardens & homesteading crafts.
Ages 4-10
Early Drop-off
7:30-8:30am
Ages 4-5 Camp
AM 8:30am-12pm
PM 12pm-3:30pm
Ages 6-10 Camp
8:30am-3:30pm
June 18-22
July 2-6
July 16-20
July 30-August 3
August 27-31
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Ages 6-10

Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival Learn archery & wilderness survival skills, while also playing epic stealth games. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm June 18-22 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 30-August 3 August 27-31 Learn more	Forest Fishing, Fly & Reel Go fishing in some of the best fishing spots, plus make your own pole. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm June 18-22 July 2-6 July 9-13 July 23-27 August 20-24 August 27-31 Learn more	Forest Ninja Train ultimate ninja skills from martial art masters & play awesome stealth games. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 23-27 August 20-24 Learn more	Wilderness Survival Adventure Learn wilderness survival skills from expert Trackers Earth instructors. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 25-29 August 6-10 Learn more
School Bus Time Machine Hop aboard our School Bus Time machine. With our Flux Capacitor installed we explore Portland's past to save the entire space time continuum. from the time witch. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 6-10 August 27-31 Learn more	Pirate Adventure Hunt for treasure and master the 7 seas. Join us for an awesomely flamboyant and exciting exhalation of the pirate way of life. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm June 25-29 Learn more	Animals on the Ranch Meet the animals of local farms and ranches. Learn about and help with the care of chickens, sheep, goats and even working dogs. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm June 25-29 August 13-17 Learn more	Berry Picking Adventure Spend summer days picking & eating berry's, plus make fun berry foods and concoctions. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 20-24 Learn more
Oregon Trail Adventure Game Live the history and adventures of the pioneers of the Oregon Trail. Ages 7-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 9-13 Learn more	Fantastical Creatures of Land and Sea Delve into the world of myth & lore! Join X-Trackers, our elite squad of cryptozoologists Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 16-20 Learn more	The Trackers Highland Games Celebrate Celtic and Scottish culture in this week long camp of games, challenges and role-playing. Ages 7-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 16-20 Learn more	Lumberjacks & Lumberjills Don your best red flannel shirt, trek into Oregon's history and participate in classic forestry competitions. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 23-27 Learn more
Comic Book Superheroes & Supervillains Develop super powers and a secret identity. Choose to be a superhero or supervillain. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 20-24 Learn more	Pirates, Ninjas & Time Traveling Cowboys Join our Time Traveling Cowboy Rangers Corps as they battle desert sailing pirates and disco ninjas. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 13-17 Learn more	River Rats: River Boats and Huck Finn Fishing In this camp the Trackers Mariners Guild teaches fishing and takes you on a journey down the lazy ebbing way of the Great River. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 13-17 Learn more	Steampunk Camp: Fantastic Steampowered Tech Steam robots, steam zeppelins, steam everything! Visit trains, boats and even lumbermills that run on pure steam power awesome. Ages 6-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 30-August 3 Learn more
Little House in Post-apocalyptic Portland Edgy Camp This is urban homesteading at it's ultimate. Learn skills of self-sufficiency for your family that you can use now and in the city! Ages 7-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 6-10 Learn more	Mad Maude Beyond Thundercamp Edgy Camp This is "ultimate DIY" as campers learn to remake scrap into tools, armor and even transportation in a fun fantastical Post-Portland landscape. Ages 7-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 6-10 Learn more	Stealth, Archery & Zombie Survival Edgy Camp Train skills that will help you stop the "Z" invasion: archery, stealth and wilderness survival. Ages 7-17 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 6-10 Learn more	Secret Agent Academy Train as a Trackers secret agent and stop the Evil Dr Dice from world domination. Ages 7-10 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 25-29 July 9-13 July 30-August 3 August 20-24 Learn more

Ages 10-18

Archery Apprentice + Make a Bow Train archery plus make your own wood bow. Ages 10-14 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm June 18-22 June 25-29 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 August 13-17 August 20-24 August 27-31 Learn more	Kayak Camp Learn kayaking while exploring Portland's waterways. Ages 10-14 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm June 18-22 June 25-29 July 2-6 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 July 30-August 3 August 6-10 August 13-17 August 20-24 August 27-31 Learn more	Paintball Master A safe and fun paintball camp for teens where we are very supportive of new players. Ages 11-16 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Time 8:30pm-4:30pm June 18-22 July 2-6 July 9-13 July 30-August 3 August 20-24 Learn more	B.P.R.D. Training Camp (AKA, Hellboy Camp) Find out if you have what it takes to join an elite team of paranormal investigators combating the forces of darkness from all across the globe. Ages 9-10, 11-13 & 14-17 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Time 8:30am-3:30pm, plus Age 11-13 Thurs-Fri Overnight Age 14-17 Mon-Fri Overnight June 16-29 Learn more
Evil Secret Agent Academy Edgy Camp Join Team Evil and help The Evil Dr. Dice create his latest doomsday device to take over the world. Ages 11-17 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 20-24, 2012 Learn more	Wilderness Survival & Tracking Apprenticeship Train the arts of the Trackers rangers: stealth, tracking and wilderness survival. Ages 11-14 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 2-6 July 16-20 July 30-August 3 August 27-31 Learn more	Stealth, Archery & Zombie Survival Edgy Camp Train skills that will help you stop the "Z" invasion: archery, stealth and wilderness survival. Ages 11-17 Early Drop-off 7:30-8:30am Camp 8:30am-3:30pm August 6-10 August 15-19	Oregon Coast Expedition A marine adventure where you harvest the bounty of the sea, kayak, explore beaches and their towns and share awesome stories by the campfire every night. Ages 11-14 Camp 8:30am-3:30pm July 29-August 3 Learn more

Ages Teen

Apprenticeship of the Blade: Blacksmithing & Martial Arts
Forge your blade with fire, hammer and anvil. Train martial arts and wilderness awareness skills.
Ages 12-16
Early Drop-off
7:30-8:30am
Camp 8:30am-3:30pm
July 9-13
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Counselor in Training Program (CIT)
Develop leadership skills and experience as a Counselor in Training with Trackers camps.
Ages 14-18
Overnight for training, plus 3-week commitment as a CIT at our youth programs
Training Weeks
Option 1 June 17-22, 2012
Option 2 July 29-August 3
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B.P.R.D. Training Camp
(AKA, Hellboy Camp)
Find out if you have what it takes to join an elite team of paranormal investigators combating the forces of darkness from all across the globe.
Ages 11-13 & 14-17
Early Drop-off
7:30-8:30am
Time 8:30am-3:30pm, plus Age 11-13 Thurs-Fri Overnight
Age 14-17 Mon-Fri Overnight

June 16-19
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Residential Overnight Camps

Camp Trackers
Camp Trackers is the ultimate summer overnight camp. Students are immersed in a village of rustic and rugged living, ancient skills, friendship and adventure.
Ages 10-14
Overnight
June 17-22, 2012
June 25-29, 2012
July 8-13, 2012
July 15-20, 2012
July 22-27, 2012
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Realm of Cascadia:
Roleplaying Overnight Camp
Journey to the Realm of Cascadia. Create your character, join a Training House, go on quests and ultimately defeat the rising evil the threatens us all!
Ages 11-13 & 14-17
Overnight
August 12-17
August 19-24
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Ways of the Ancients
Bow or blade? You choose what tool you craft during this unforgettable week of learning outdoor survival and ancient skills.
Ages 11-13
Overnight
August 26-31
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What Parents Say...

"This has been the best camp! And, we've gone to a few! I have been telling everyone about it. I don't think you could have developed a more perfect camp experience for my son. Seriously… Honestly, I cannot think of enough words to describe how great this week was for Ethan. He was engaged, enthusiastic and exhausted at the end of the day. The storyline that his group developed was amazing and kept him thinking and connecting every night. I love the enthusiasm of Stewart. The patience and guidance he has with kids is inspiring. He has the ability to command a group of excitable kids safely and in a way that gets them thinking, creating and using their imaginations-- which is an under utilized skill (in my opinion). I loved how he made the whole camp adaptable to what the kids were interested in, and had the flexibility to flow with it. Fantastic job you guys!!!" -Forest Ninja Parent, Age 6

"Excellent--My daughter is a Forest Ninja. And has promised to use her newfound powers for the good of the world." -Forest Ninja Parent, Age 8

"As a city dweller, I take pride that my son still has an opportunity to catch frogs, go fishing & be outdoors. By far one of the best camps he's attended." -Forest, Fishing, Fly and Reel Parent, Age 7

"They are the best I have seen! Smart, passionate, energetic, funky and caring." -Little House: Wilders Homestead Parent, Age 6

"A totally new experience. Like Junior Outward Bound." -Welcome to Middle Earth Parent, Age 5

"He's been proud to share new things he's learned with whole family. He specified, however, that he's not learning like school, he's "discovering." Thank you!" -Welcome to Middle Earth Parent, Age 8

"Surpasses any experiences with camps so far; this is our first Trackers Camp." -Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival Parent, Age 9

"He says this is 'probably the best camp I've been to in my whole life' (little does he know he's doing kayaking camp (with Trackers) in 2 weeks… I wished I'd plugged into your camps sooner." -Forest, Fishing, Fly and Reel Parent, Age 10

"I've never seen her so excited to go to camp everyday." -Secret Agent Academy Parent, Age 9

If your kid is imaginative, adventurous and loves the outdoors, there simply isn't a better camp experience." -Welcome to Middle Earth Parent, Age 6

I will definitely look into other Trackers camps experiences for my son--and for me!" -Forest, Fishing, Fly and Reel Parent, Age 7

"He loved doing "real" activities." -Little House: Wilders Homestead Parent, Age 6

"I really thought Silent Wednesday was a great idea." -Middle Earth Parent, Age 5

"The elf pouch is a huge hit and will likely be worn all summer." -Faeries, Elves and Mostly Friendly Dragons Parent, Age 4

"He chose Forest Ninja and has come home each afternoon Filthy, Tired and very impressed with his new Stealth Ninja Skills!" -Forest Ninja Parent, Age 9

"Tell us about our staff… they radiate serenity and competence." -Forest Ninja Parent, Age 8

"This camp is seriously a FULL week of doings!" -Little House: Wilders Homestead Parent, Age 8

"I just loved that my daughter was getting to all the things I did as a child." -Parent

"I feel like Trackers is the perfect fit for my kid. He would much rather be shooting a bow and arrow or fishing in a lake than doing some of the more mainstream stuff he is exposed to through his school peers and neighborhood friends, like video games and team sports. He's a quirky kid and Trackers thrills him." -Parent

"Everyone was patient and friendly, especially with the kids." -Parent

"So creative and engaging on a level that was perfect for them." -Parent

"I was blown away by what our class accomplished. The instructors set high expectations and then helped my students rise to the occasion. From blacksmithing to survival skills, we did so much this week... The instructors were real with my students while also being completely professional. That's a balance you don't see very often." -8th grade teacher

"Hands-on learning with a dose of humor." -Parent

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Convenient Location

TrackersNW Location

Within minutes of most Portland neighborhoods. Our nature center is the ultimate clubhouse for kids. Located in Sellwood, right next door to the 140 acre Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge where we find birds, deer, bike paths and much more!
Where 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, PDX, OR

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