Trackers Earth's long-term mentoring programs develop skills of outdoor leadership. Youth and teens discover their own connection to friends, nature, and community. Through year-long mentoring programs, they find...
Friends & Social Connection Guided by Trackers Educators, kids and teens discover lasting friendships and share outdoor adventures. Apprentices return year after year to study with friends and mentors.
Skills & Nature Connection Students explore the outdoors and traditional crafts. Through hands-on discovery, they learn life lessons of resilience, thoughtfulness, and meaningful connections to the natural world.
Mentoring & Leadership Apprenticeships cultivate leadership skills rooted in community and stewardship. Our Mentors are experienced educators, guiding students to take ownership of their own learning.
Apprenticeships: Monthly Weekend Programs
Apprenticeships occur one weekend a month from Fall to Spring. Many subjects and schedule options are available (see below).
Choose your APPRENTICESHIP 
Rovers Apprenticeship
PreK to K Age Program
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Ages 4-Grade K Nature immersion with real outdoor skills.
Rangers Apprenticeship
Wilderness Survival, Track, Stealth
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 1-5 & 6-12 Learn forest craft and survival with expert educators.
Wilders Apprenticeship
Farm Craft, Gardens & Wild Plants
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 1-5 Learn about farm craft: animals, gardens & wild plants.
Mariners Apprenticeship
Fishing & Boating
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 1-5 & 6-9 Fish, forage & kayak. Cook your catch on the campfire.
Realms Apprenticeship
Elves, Wizards & Dragons
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 1-5 & 6-12 Create a character. Learn outdoor skills and leadership.
Outdoor Leadership
Hike, Paddle, Climb
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 2-5 & 6-12 Outdoor Leadership skills. Kayak, rock climb, hike & more.
Archery Apprenticeship
Archery & Stealth
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 2-5 & 6-12 Join our Archery Team. Train at our private ranges.
Ninja Apprenticeship
Martial Arts, Parkour, Outdoor Skills
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 1-5 Train martial arts, parkour, stealth & outdoor skills.
Paintball Apprenticeship
Paintball Scenario Games
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 5-12 Experience the adventure and sport of paintball.
Woodworking Apprentice
Woodshop & Tool Use
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 2-5 & 6-12 Learn woodworking from through hands-on projects.
Ceramics Apprenticeship
Sculpting, Wheel, Kiln Firing
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 2-5 & 6-12 Learn the ancient art of pottery. Fire your works in our kiln.
Photo Apprenticeship
Photography & Media
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 5-12 Tell stories through the lens of a camera. Build your portfolio.
Blacksmith Apprentice
Blacksmith Shop & Tool Use
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Gr 5-12 Learn the basics of blacksmithing.
Knife Making Apprentice
Blacksmith Shop & Tool Use
Sept-May, 1 weekend a month
Grade 5-12 Make knives and other bladed tools.
Trackers Apprenticeship
Service & Leadership Program
3 evenings & 1 weekend a month
Grade 9-12 Our mentoring program focused on service and competency.
School Day Courses
Our school day courses offer after school, preschool age, and homeschool program options. For more information contact us.
Choose your SCHOOL DAY COURSE
PreK - Kindergarten Age
Sept-May, 1 or 2 days a week
Programs for our youngest campers.
1-3 day a week Rovers Forest PreK
5 days a week Forest Kindergarten
Transported After School
Sept-May, 1-5 days a week
Grade K-12 We pick up from your school for classes in art, outdoor fun, blacksmithing, martial arts & more.
Homeschool Outdoors
Sept-May, 1 to 4 days a week
Age 6-17 Outdoor adventure with in-depth mentoring for an open structure of student directed learning.
Trackers is Social!
Follow us on your favorite social network!
Facebook https://facebook.com/trackersearth
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/trackersearth
Pinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/trackersearth
Google+https://plus.google.com/+TrackersEarthPortland
Instagramhttps://instagram.com/trackersearth