FREE School Year Open House
August 19, 2026 - Meet our team and explore our After School, Forest Preschool, Outdoor Homeschool, and Weekend Apprenticeships.
This is our one weekend-a-month Paintball Apprenticeship.
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Paintball Apprenticeship
Through our apprenticeships, expert Trackers Guides act as mentors to youth and teens learning in a small team of fellow Trackers. Kids share epic adventures while learning real outdoor skills:
Tactical Gameplay Immerse yourself in dynamic gameplay scenarios that enhance skill and awareness. Learn how to communicate effectively, coordinate attacks, and execute flawless strategies with your team.
Team Development & Sportsmanship Develop leadership skills while playing with your team. Positively motivate others and grow through a culture of sportsmanship and shared respect with your teammates.
Field Awareness & Stealth Movement Master the art of maneuvering and agility in the field, utilizing cover, and understanding the dynamics of different terrains. Enhance your agility, speed, and situational awareness to outmaneuver opposing teams.
Our Team
Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program. Each day, they help students build deeper connections with each other, their community, and nature.
- Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
- Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
- Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
- Trained in outdoor safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.
Our Place
For Apprenticeships, we use buses or vans to journey from Trackers HQ to our private paintball field in Sandy, OR. Our destination is at Trackers' 351-acre wildlife park.
Mentoring Programs
Our school-year programs aim to ignite an adventurous spirit in every student. Guides mentor Apprentices in Trackers skills to develop teamwork, connect to nature, and build independence. Our curriculum is tailored to each age group and adapts creatively to the unique interests of each team:
Grades 4-5: Fostering independence and connection to friends and the natural world.
Grades 6-8: Empowering confidence with skills of self-awareness and adaptability.
Grades 9-12: Advancing service and leadership through ecological and community stewardship.
How It Works
Apprenticeships meet one weekend a month from fall to spring for a total of 9 field days plus Graduation. To offer flexibility, we provide multiple schedule options.
Returning Apprentices can rejoin their group by choosing the schedule with their Fellowship name, while new Apprentices may join any available group in their age range.
Day Schedule
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Drop-off
8:45 AM: Journey to the Forest
Field Site: Outdoor Adventures
3:30 PM: Our Journey Returns
3:45 - 4:00 PM: Pick-up
Tuition
Reserve your spot with a $45 deposit (non-refundable). Remaining tuition is split into ten monthly payments of $134 starting August 31.
Sibling Discount: Enroll two or more siblings for 5% off monthly payments.
Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5% - 15%. Learn More or Apply.
Have Questions?
Contact our Family Success team.
Choose Your Schedule
9 Field Days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
+ Graduation May 9, 2026
For flexibility, we offer Saturday or Sunday options.
First Year: Join any available Fellowship schedule in your age range.
Returning: Choose your Fellowship schedule to rejoin your group.
Grades 10-12: Check out our Trackers Leader-in-Training (LIT).
Make-Up Days: We understand plans change! Each Apprenticeship includes one make-up day per year. When space allows, your child can join another Fellowship. We also offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
Schedule Options
Saturdays
FELLOWSHIP Bear
Grades K-1 / 2-5 / 6-9
- September 27, 2025 - Field Day
- October 25, 2025 - Field Day
- November 15, 2025 - Field Day
- December 13, 2025 - Field Day
- January 24, 2026 - Field Day
- February 14, 2026 - Field Day
- March 14, 2026 - Field Day
- April 25, 2026 - Field Day
- May 30, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day
Sundays
FELLOWSHIP Wolverine
Grades K-1 / 2-5 / 6-9
- September 28, 2025 - Field Day
- October 26, 2025 - Field Day
- November 16, 2025 - Field Day
- December 14, 2025 - Field Day
- January 25, 2026 - Field Day
- February 15, 2026 - Field Day
- March 15, 2026 - Field Day
- April 26, 2026 - Field Day
- May 31, 2026 - Field Day
- May 9, 2026 - Graduation Day