Paintball Apprenticeship
Through our apprenticeships, expert Trackers Guides act as mentors to youth and teens learning in a small team of fellow Trackers. Kids share epic adventures while learning real outdoor skills:
Tactical Gameplay Immerse yourself in dynamic gameplay scenarios that enhance skill and awareness. Learn how to communicate effectively, coordinate attacks, and execute flawless strategies with your team.
Team Development & Sportsmanship Develop leadership skills while playing with your team. Positively motivate others and grow through a culture of sportsmanship and shared respect with your teammates.
Field Awareness & Stealth Movement Master the art of maneuvering and agility in the field, utilizing cover, and understanding the dynamics of different terrains. Enhance your agility, speed, and situational awareness to outmaneuver opposing teams.
Our Team
Our mentoring team includes our top Trackers staff featuring:
- Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
- Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
- Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
- Trained in outdoor safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.
Our Place
For Apprenticeships, we use buses or vans to journey from Trackers HQ to our private paintball field in Sandy, OR. Our destination is at Trackers' 351-acre wildlife park.
Mentoring Programs
Our school-year programs aim to ignite an adventurous spirit in every student. Guides mentor Apprentices in Trackers skills to develop teamwork, connect to nature, and build independence. Our curriculum is tailored to each age group and adapts creatively to the unique interests of each team:
Grades 4-5: Fostering independence and connection to friends and the natural world.
Grades 6-8: Empowering confidence with skills of self-awareness and adaptability.
Grades 9-12: Advancing service and leadership through ecological and community stewardship.
How It Works
Our Apprenticeship is a school-year program that teaches Trackers Skills one weekend each month from Fall to Spring.
Field Days: 9 total + Graduation Day
You choose your monthly field day. For flexibility, we provide several scheduling options—see below for dates.
Day Schedule
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Drop-off @ HQ
9:15 AM: Journey to the Forest
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
3:30 PM: Journey Returns
3:30 - 4:00 PM: Pick-Up @ HQ
Tuition
Choose your $55 deposit (non-refundable) to reserve your spot. The remaining tuition is divided into ten monthly payments of $98 beginning August 31. We follow-up after you register to create a payment plan.
Sibling Discount: Families enrolling two or more children receive a 5% discount on all monthly payments.
Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5% - 15%. Learn More or Apply.
Have Questions?
For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.
Choose Your Schedule
9 Field Days: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
When choosing, be sure your child can make most weekends.
Due to group size limits, we cannot switch between schedules.
We offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
The Graduation BBQ is May 10, 2025
Schedule Options
Saturdays
SCHEDULE - C
Grades K-1 / 2-5 / 6-10
- September 21, 2024 - Field Day
- October 12, 2024 - Field Day
- November 2, 2024 - Field Day
- December 7, 2024 - Field Day
- January 11, 2025 - Field Day
- February 8, 2025 - Field Day
- March 8, 2025 - Field Day
- April 12, 2025 - Field Day
- May 17, 2025 - Field Day
- May 10, 2025 - Graduation Day
Saturdays
SCHEDULE - E
Grades 4-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
- September 28, 2024 - Field Day
- October 19, 2024 - Field Day
- November 9, 2024 - Field Day
- December 14, 2024 - Field Day
- January 18, 2025 - Field Day
- February 15, 2025 - Field Day
- March 15, 2025 - Field Day
- April 26, 2025 - Field Day
- May 31, 2025 - Field Day
- May 10, 2025 - Graduation Day