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Afterschool Programs 2025-26
Classes & Courses - Portland, Oregon

At Trackers, we believe in taking learning and play to the next level by offering a diverse range of afterschool programs that teach real skills such as archery, folk crafts, martial arts, role-playing games, blacksmithing, pottery, woodworking, and outdoor exploration to children. We're committed to providing families with a variety of schedule and class options, ensuring that every child can find an activity that ignites their curiosity and passion while fostering valuable life skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Trackers

Locations
Real Skills

For over 20 years at Trackers, we take learning and play further. Our Studio classes teach real outdoor skills like wilderness survival, archery, foraging, hand-crafts, and more.

Friends
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.

Staff
Expert Educators

This program is led by select, experienced guides from our year-round staff. All staff are chosen through intensive interviews and background checks.

Explore Afterschool programs!

After School Bus

Transported After School

Grade K-5 Transportation from your school to nearby nature parks. Convenient pick-up at our SE and NE headquaters.
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Outdoor School

Grades K-10 Trackers Outdoor School is a Friday outdoor immersion program for families who attend charter schools that run Monday to Thursday.

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No-School Day Camps

Grades K-12 When PPS is out of school join Trackers for archery, outdoor skills, crafts, role-playing games & more.

Art & Community Programs

Art & craft programs on weekends or weekday afternoons.

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Woodworking Apprenticeship

Tools, Carving & Craft

Grade 3-5 / 5-12 Get hands-on experience with traditional woodworking tools and techniques.
Blacksmith Camp

Blacksmith Apprenticeship

Anvil, Forge & Fire or Advanced

Grade 5-12 Learn the traditional craft of bending and shaping metal with expert blacksmiths.
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DIY Crafters Apprenticeship

Clay, Wood & Paint

Grade K-2 Explore hands-on folk crafts such as ceramics, woodworking, and more.
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Skills Studio - After School

Grade 2-12 Weekly after-school and weekend seasonal sessions. Archery, RPGs, woodworking, ceramics, and blacksmithing.
Tracktoberfest

Trackers Skills Night

Free All Ages! Join families and friends to learn skills outdoor skills. Potluck, music, and community connection.
Kidscon

Trackers KidCon 2026

Free April 4 Meet children's book authors, learn hands-on crafts, practice archery, and trade at our Goblin Market.

Weekend Programs

Monthly weekend adventures, Fall to Spring.

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Rangers Apprenticeship

Stealth, Archery & Wilderness Survival

Grade 2-4 / 5-8 Learn wilderness survival. Train in archery. Build incredible forts and shelters. Play fantastic games of forest stealth.
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Mariners Apprenticeship

Fishing, Boats & Foraging

Grade 2-3 / 4-5 / 6-9 Go fishing, foraging, and boating along our local waterways. Learn to navigate by compass, map, and nature.
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Archery Apprenticeship

Bow, Arrow & Stealth

Grade 2-5 / 6-9 Mentoring in archery. Learn the way of the bow. Train with expert archers.
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Rovers Apprenticeship

Forest Craft, Farming & Foraging

Grade K-1 Choose your adventure! Learn outdoor skills, visit animals on the farm, go fishing, and embark on fantastic story adventures.
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Trackers Apprenticeship

Wilderness Survival, Fishing & Foraging

Grade 2-4 / 5-8 Train all Trackers Skills: wilderness survival, archery, farms, fishing, forage for wild plants, and cook outdoor feasts.
Weekend Apprenticeship

Leader-in-Training Apprenticeship

Rangers, Wilders, Mariners & Realms

Grade 9-12 Choose your focus and skills. Learn to guide outdoors as a Leader-in-Training.

Voted Best Camp

Best Summer Camp
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