Friday Outdoor School - Trackers Earth Portland

Weekly Friday Outdoor School

Trackers Outdoor School is a Friday outdoor nature program for families who attend charter schools with a Monday to Thursday schedule. We cultivate curiosity, creativity, and connection. Our expert Trackers Guides act as mentors to youth learning in a small team of fellow outdoor explorers. Kids share epic adventures while learning fantastic outdoor skills.

Friends & Social Connection

Kids and teens discover new friendships and share adventures while learning new skills led by expert guides.

Skills & Nature Connection

Students explore outdoor skills and arts, learning life lessons in connection and meaningful relationships with nature.

Mentoring & Leadership

Apprenticeships cultivate leadership skills and self-directed learning rooted in community service and stewardship.

Choose Your Site

We offer 3 convenient drop-off locations in SE Portland, Gresham & directly at our Sandy field site.

Outdoor School - Gresham

Drop-Off Site - Lupine Montessori Charter

Grades K-5 / 6-8 9:00 AM drop-off & 3:00 PM pick-up at Lupine Community Charter School with transport to our Sandy field site.

Outdoor School - SE PDX

Drop-Off Site - TrackersHQ

Grades K-5 / 6-8 8:30 AM drop-off & 3:30 PM pick-up at TrackersHQ in SE PDX with transport to our Sandy field site at Camp Roslyn.

Outdoor School - Sandy

Drop-Off Site - Camp Rosly

Grades K-5 / 6-8 9:30 AM drop-off & 2:30 PM pick-up directly at Camp Roslyn—our Sandy field site and 351-acre wildlife refuge.

Outdoor School Schedule

Our Outdoor School meets weekly from fall to spring, with seasonal breaks (24 total days).

Fall Term Sept 17, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
Winter Term Dec 3, 2024 - Feb 13, 2026
Spring Term Mar 4, 2025 - May 8, 2026

Weekly Fridays

Fall

September 26, 2025 - Field Day
October 3, 2025 - Field Day
October 10, 2025 - Field Day
October 17, 2025 - Field Day
October 24, 2025 - Field Day
October 31, 2025 - Field Day
Novenber 7, 2025 - Field Day
Novenber 14, 2025 - Field Day

Winter

December 5, 2025 - Field Day
December 12, 2025 - Field Day
December 19, 2025 - Field Day
January 16, 2026 - Field Day
January 23, 2026 - Field Day
January 30, 2026 - Field Day
February 6, 2026 - Field Day
February 13, 2026 - Field Day

Spring

March 6, 2026 - Field Day
March 13, 2026 - Field Day
March 20, 2026 - Field Day
April 10, 2026 - Field Day
April 17, 2026 - Field Day
April 24, 2026 - Field Day
May 1, 2026 - Field Day
May 8, 2026 - Field Day

Friday Outdoor School Nature Skills with Trackers