Adventures… in Real Life!

At Trackers Earth, our comics and books are inspired by our camps and programs, and our camps and programs are where kids can experience the skills and adventures of our comics and books IN REAL LIFE! Kids can read the comics of Captain Nick and then actually go join the Explorer Society and make new friends while racing to save ancient artifacts from the evil Contessa and her Gifted Girl assassins. They can read the misadventures of Molly in Trackers Fables and then join a Wilders camp and learn to forage for wild plants, weave baskets of willow, and carve, just like Molly! That’s what Trackers stories are all about—encouraging kids to go out on real adventures in real nature with real friends. Check out our Four Guilds below to decide which kind of adventure your child would enjoy most.

Trackers Earth is known for our epic summer camps, but we also have year-round programs like No School Day camps, Winter & Spring Break camps, Weekend Apprenticeships, Outdoor Homeschool, After School, and Art Studio. To launch your child on their own real life adventure and to learn more about Trackers programs near you, check out our main website at TrackersEarth.com or visit the websites for our different locations:

TrackersPDX.com (Portland, OR) | TrackersBay.com (El Cerrito, CA) | Seattle.TrackersEarth.com (Kirkland, WA)

Mariners Guild Programs

Join the Mariners! Mariners programs go fishing, foraging, and boating on local waterways. Kids learn to cast their lines into picturesque lakes and ponds. Hunt for crawdads in creeks and streams. Forage for wild foods along the shoreline and cook it outdoors. Navigate by compass, map, sun, and nature. They dive into Mariner lore, singing sea shanties and making nautical crafts while discovering the true way of the water.

Here’s some real life adventure at our Portland summer camps: Mariners Adventure: Fishing, Boating & Foraging. We also have camps in Seattle and the Bay.

Rangers Guild Programs

Become a Ranger! Rangers programs train kids in stealth, archery and wilderness survival skills. Rangers learn to shoot bow and arrows. Follow animal tracks through the forest. Become invisible through stealth and camouflage. Find their way through orienteering, awareness and story mapping. Rangers are protectors of the Village, living in harmony with the land and all its creatures, invisible as the Wind.

Here’s some real life adventure at our Portland school year programs: Rangers Apprenticeship: Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival. We also have camps in Seattle and the Bay.

Artisans Guild Programs

Join the Artisans! Artisans programs train kids in woodworking, pottery, blacksmithing and other arts. Artisans learn to carve with skilled mentors, using traditional tools to craft unique works of art. Mold, paint and fire clay in our kiln. Apprentice with expert blacksmiths to shape and bend metal. Artisans unleash their creativity across many mediums, creating projects that showcase their designs and skills.

Here’s some real life adventures at our Portland Art Studio! Also have Artisans classes in the Bay.

Wilders Guild Programs

Become a Wilder! Wilders programs go to the ranch, where kids care for farm animals—donkeys, ducks, chickens, goats and more! Wilders plant and nurture the Wilders garden. Create hands-on farm and folk crafts, like candles, fiber arts, and wood carving. Harvest edible wild plants to cook on the campfire for fantastic Wilders' feasts.

Here’s some real life adventures at our Portland summer camps: Wilders Adventure: Animals, Farms & Wildcrafts.

Realms Guild Programs

Join the Realms Guild! Realms programs let kids journey into our fantastic universe, the Realms of Cascadia, guided by expert Realms Masters. Players create their own heroic characters. Band together with friends to launch epic campaigns they create themselves. Battle with foam swords, arrows, and shields. Level up by learning real outdoor skills like archery, wilderness survival, animal tracking, healing plants, and navigation.

Here’s some real life adventure at our Portland school year programs: Realms Adventure: Elves, Wizards & Role-Playing Apprenticeship! We also have role-playing programs in Seattle and the Bay.