Top 3 Reasons to Choose Trackers
Real Skills
For 20 years at Trackers, we take learning and play further. Our Studio classes teach real skills like archery, hand-crafts, role-playing games, blacksmith, and ceramics.
Award-Winning
Voted Best After School Classes by Portland families through PDX Parent magazine. Trackers also won Best General & Outdoor Camp with local parent magazines.
Expert Educators
This program is led by expert teachers from our year-round staff. They are experienced educators compensated with wages and benefits exceeding the field.
Transportation Interest
Registration is open for the following schools:
Trackers Transport (5 days a week): Richmond, Woodstock & Abernethy.
Trackers Walking (1 to 5 days a week): Winterhaven
PPS Bus Service (1 to 5 days a week): Llewellyn, Duniway, Grout
Fill Out The Form!
To enhance our 2024-25 Trackers After School Programs, we need your feedback to develop transportation solutions that meet your family’s needs. This survey allows us to jointly create more accessible after-school options. Please complete your school's survey and encourage other parents to do the same. This survey closes on May 10, 2024. Early responses are crucial for us to finalize transportation details well before the school year ends.
Don't see a form for your school? Please use the General Entry Transport form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trackers pick up my child from school and transport them to afterschool programming?
Trackers offers transportation services for students from specific schools to our headquarters for after-school programming. These designated schools are located within a 15-minute radius of our headquarters and require a minimum of 8 students enrolled for all five weekdays. To view the list of eligible schools, please refer to the registration section above. If you require alternative transportation options, kindly refer to the Transportation section above or complete your school's Transport After School Survey above by May 10th.
What if I don't need 5 days of after school?
Trackers provides flexible after-school enrollment options ranging from 1 to 5 days per week. Upon registering for your chosen school and submitting the deposit, our team will contact you to confirm the number of days you wish to enroll for, and we'll arrange your payment plan accordingly. It's important to note that transportation services offered by Trackers require a minimum enrollment commitment of 5 days per week.
Does my child need to pack a snack?
We encourage families to pack an after-school snack in your child’s backpack, as well as any necessary clothing or gear suitable for the day's weather. A reminder email containing program details, policies, and a brief packing list will be sent to families approximately one week prior to the start of the after-school program.
Do I have to notify Trackers that my child will be absent?
Yes, if your child is going to be absent from after school we asked that families let us know at their earliest convenience, especially if they use transportation from their school. Families can notify us by the following methods: email hello@trackersearth.com, call (503) 345-3312 or use our website's chat feature.
What if my child has a weekly appointment?
If your child will be absent regularly on a particular day, for safety reasons, we do still require to be notified of their absence each time.
Can I pick up my child early?
Yes, you are welcome to pick up your child whenever is necessary, however, to ensure your student is ready to go (and not out on an outdoor exploration) we ask to please let us know if you are picking your child up early. To notify us email hello@trackersearth.com, call (503) 345-3312 or use our website's chat feature.
Why do I have to pay full tuition when it's a short month of programming, like December or June?
After School payment plans break down the full tuition evenly over a 10 month period. School breaks, no school days and other factors are taken into consideration when setting our tuition. Having a set monthly tuition allows both families and Trackers a consistent budget throughout the school year and to maintain high quality programming.
What if we no longer need After School programming in June?
If you no longer need your child to attend After School in June, please notify us via email no later than May 1st. Withdrawals after May 1st will still be charged the remaining tuition for the month of May and June tuition as a cancellation fee.
Are there other transportation resources?
SchoolPool is an online tool to match parents and caregivers with other drivers from their school to share rides. Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program can support schools in connecting with the tool. This tool does require getting your school's support in setting up. You can find more information here.
Have Questions?
For any questions, please feel free to contact our Family Success team.