Friday Outdoor School
Gresham Drop-Off - Lupine School

Fridays · Fall to Spring · For Mon–Thu Charter Schools

Trackers 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.

Our Educational Philosophy

Our unique educational philosophy focuses on creating a deeper connection to community, nature, and social-emotional well-being.

Learn Trackers Skills

Adventuring outdoors entails learning with the seasons. During our journey, each seasonal term draws from the curriculum of our Four Guilds. Our Rangers Guild trains in archery and wilderness survival. Our Mariners Guild goes fishing and boating. Our Wilders Guild helps out with farm animals and gardens. Our Artisans Guild teaches natural arts & folk crafts.

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 outdoor 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

Families can choose from three convenient drop-off options: SE Portland, Gresham, or direct drop-off at our Sandy field site. From these locations, we travel to wilderness destinations in buses or vans driven by trained Trackers staff.

Most field days take place at our private 351-acre field site—Camp Roslyn in Sandy, Oregon. We may also visit our nearby farm, home to donkeys, goats, chickens, and more, or go fishing at local waterways. When the weather calls for a cozy indoor space, we shift to hands-on nature and folk crafts at our Artisans area in the park.