{"id":5792,"date":"2026-03-26T07:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/?p=5792"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:28:40","slug":"navigating-the-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/navigating-the-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the PPS School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adapting the calendar
\nAnd North Clackamas School District!<\/em><<\/p>\n

Dear Trackers Families,<\/p>\n

So much news. So little space. Bear with me. Portland Public Schools’ calendar has a way of keeping Trackers and our families on our toes: new no-school days and changing dates for when summer begins. Figuring out camp on such short notice can be a challenge. But when school shifts, we’ve got your back.<\/p>\n

This spring, we added a No School Day Camp for May 1<\/strong><\/a>. And since PPS students now start summer Friday, June 5, we launched a Trackers Ultimate Adventure Camp for June 8–12<\/strong><\/a>. This is one extra week before our original summer season and is led by our senior Trackers Guides.<\/p>\n

For Trackers Ultimate Adventure<\/em>, each day runs through a different Guild: wilderness survival with Rangers, creek wading and crawdad-catching with Mariners, farm exploration and highland cows with Wilders, stealth games and Goblin Market<\/strong> trading with Artisans.<\/p>\n

Plus, Basecamp and Blacksmithing<\/strong><\/a> are also available that week for families needing a Basecamp (onsite) option. And if your school starts after Labor Day<\/strong>—such as North Clackamas— Trackers Ultimate Adventure<\/strong><\/a> is also available August 31–September 4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fall Programs <\/strong>Launch<\/h3>\n

Our school year programs are now open for registration. Families who register before May 22<\/strong> with a $45 deposit will receive 10% off their payment plans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Weekend Apprenticeships<\/strong><\/a> return this fall for Grades K–12. One weekend a month, from fall through spring, students apprentice in outdoor skills and arts. Day and overnight options are available. Learn More ››<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Trackers Homeschool<\/strong><\/a> and Forest Preschool<\/strong><\/a> (ages 4–5) are also open for fall registration now with the discount. Both programs are built around connection, outdoor adventure, and Trackers skills.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

After School <\/strong>Evolved<\/h3>\n

We have been quietly crafting a new, yet more old school, Trackers After School program, and we’re excited to share what’s new.<\/p>\n

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NEW! <\/strong>Transported After School Outdoors (TAO)<\/a><\/strong> returns to its roots. Next fall, after pick-up our 5-day-a-week after-school program heads straight outdoors to nearby natural spaces for skills, tracking, games, and adventure. Learn More ››<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

NEW! <\/strong>Trackers Skills Studio<\/a><\/strong> launches April 23<\/strong> as a flexible single day after-school option for self-transported students, featuring archery, RPGs, ceramics, woodworking, blacksmithing, and more. It now includes late afternoon and evening middle\/high school classes and Family Blacksmithing courses. Learn More ››<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We also added a 5% discount on summer registration through April 24<\/strong>. This felt right, given what a lot of families shared they are navigating right now.<\/p>\n

One last thing: we have free community events<\/strong> at the Trackers Lodge<\/strong> coming up next week. Skills Night<\/strong><\/a> on April 2<\/strong> features a Goblin Market and hands-on crafts, and Trackers KidsCon<\/strong><\/a> on April 4<\/strong> brings local children’s book authors together for hands-on activities and a goblin egg hunt.<\/p>\n

The school year is winding down, and summer is almost here. We hope to see you and your kids soon in the forest and at the Trackers Lodge.<\/p>\n

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See you in the forest,<\/p>\n

Molly Deis<\/strong>
Trackers Earth
Founder & Mom<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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