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Day Camps now run from 8:30-4:30! Check out our Camp FAQTrackersBEND Camps use imagination, play, riddles and adventure to create real world experiences for children in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Our camps encourage true learning by involving all five of senses while making their daily experience part of an epic story. Learn More on Types of Camps Registration is available online or by mail. We may not be for you, you may not be for us: We help children to feel like that group of kids wandering country backyards 50 years ago: ecstatic, autonomous, tired, muddy, wet and happy from the woods and wild. We are acutely aware of full and real hazards of the out of doors after years of working in environmental education. We try to move away from the highly structured and limiting tolerances of conventional environmental education while keeping kids truly safe but not encapsulated from, or phobic of nature. We are deep patriots to the value of offering guided yet very free and transparent experiences for kids. We believe it is okay to be thirsty at times, cold at times, and wet at times. It builds empathy and care for the gifts of life. It fosters adventure and sincere accomplishment. We also believe it is critical to feel supported and cared for as they truly explore their passion and responsibility. And through a healthy life immersed in nature, they test the limits and great potential of the often untapped physical and emotional resiliency they possess. WE LIMIT group size to 8 children per age group, making a more well rounded personal experience for everyone involved. |
Week 1 June 16-20, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Wilderness Ninja Stealth Week: Animal Tracking, Awareness and Sneaking Games
Join us for a high-energy week with skilled instructors as we train Forest Martial Arts (a blend of animal movement, kicks, jumps, leaps, and self defense) and Wilderness Survival Skills. Learn how birds tell you where the sneaking animals are in the woods, track people and wildlife, practice the art of camouflauge and learn super awesome kung fu.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left FULL
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left FULL
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Desert Rats: Camping & SurvivalDesert Week: Coyote, Stars & Juniper
Learn the skills and confidence to survive the harsh climate of the eastern Oregon desert. Start to feel comfortable in the wilderness by developing your relationship with this unique life zone.
Ages 10-13 $295 (mobile camp) Spaces left 10
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Week 2 June 23-27, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Wild Animal Hospital Animal Rescue Week: Call to Save the Baby Animals!
When and animal needs to be rescued, who do you call? WILD LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE. In this basic wild animal vet course we will team up with wildlife rescue experts and other local guest vets to find out what makes the bobcat purr, why does the squirrel have a bushy tail, what can an eagle see, what do worms do and a million other questions you’ve had. We will learn some basics about understanding the biology of these creatures and animal first aid. All this plus, a visit to a working horse ranch and the High Desert Museum.
Ages 6-8 $275 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 7
Ages 8-10 $275 (mobile camp) Spaces left 1
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Wilderness Survival Skills & Martial Arts Wolverine & Chickadee Week: Masters of Survival
Learn Wilderness Survival Skills and Martial Arts in the Cascade wilderness. Survival becomes about the joy of the Chickadee and the strength of the Wolverine.
Ages 10-14 $415 (overnight June 22-27, 2008) Spaces left 8
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A-Team Camp: Mission Alpha Immersion Month
Introducing the ultimate 4 week live action role playing month long summer camp! With 3 weeks of fun, intensive training, the final week culminates in a giant live action role playing game where you are sent on a mission to defeat the “evil INSTRUCT-TORS.”
Ages 13-19 $2150 (overnight/June 22- July 6, 2008) Spaces left 2
NOTE We limit group size for teen expeditions. It is recommended you enroll soon.
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Week 3 June 30-July 3, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Nature Crafts Explorer Week: Journals, Sciences, Arts & Big Sky
Nature crafts are a unique and fun way to explore the great outdoors. Our nature crafts program includes projects using natural materials such as plants, herbs, rocks, twigs, mosses, vines, dried flowers, potpourri, feathers, gourds and pinecones.
Ages 6-8 $215 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 4
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Lava Lands Explorer Week: Journals, Sciences, Arts & Big Sky
The mountains surrounding Bend are literally full of incredible volcanic history! Experience the creation of this beautiful landscape while we explore the ancient caldera of the Newberry Volcano, hike the incredible lava flows at the lava lands national monument, and explore the depths of a lava tube cave!
Ages 8-10 $215 (mobile camp) Spaces left 11
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Ages 10-14 San Juans: Sea Kayaks, Whale Watching & Island Living Orcas Week
We journey up the San Juan Islands by boarding the ferry. We travel to several islands including Orcas and San Juan Islands. In tow is are sea kayaks other traditional boats, the perfect way to see the Puget Sound.
Ages 10-14 $515 (overnight June 28-July 3, 2008) Spaces left FULL
NOTE We limit group size for teen expeditions. It is recommended you enroll soon.
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Week 4 July 7-11, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Creek Catchers + Lizards Frog and Lizards (plus bugs) Week: The Secrets of the Small
We look in bushes and brushes, rocks, creeks and rivers for frogs and lizards. Discover the insects in Tumalo Creek, and explore under stones and in the mud to find camouflaged creatures that are loaded with amazing adaptations. We learn what makes amphibians, lizards and bugs special and the differences between them all.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 2
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Wild River Explorers Frog and Lizards (plus bugs) Week: The Secrets of the Small
Explore the wonders of rivers and waterfalls in Central Oregon. Hike up local rivers in search of their origins, journeying back in time to discover what geology makes a waterfall and a river. Learn to cast a fly rod, tie flies and do fun rod and reel fishing.
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left 5
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Week 5 July 14-18, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Pirate Treasure Hunters Pirate Week: Adventure, Treasure and Peg Legs
Become a treasure hunter and look for the ‘pirates gold’ while navigating your way through forests, caves, creeks and wild adventures. Everyday will bring a new unique adventure and treasure. Develop hard skills such as primitive orienteering, mapmaking, GPS navigation, and confidence with map and compass’.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 3
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Road Bike Rally Pirate Week: Adventure, Treasure and Peg Legs
Learn the intricate art of road biking while going on super stealth missions, alley cat races, exploring Bend and much more. Focusing on safety and techniques we’ll guide you through the steps of being a cycling master, while having a great time. City riding is activity where you need to stay safe and increase your awareness; we’ll show you how to maneuver safely along the streets with the freedom you can have on two wheels.
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left 11
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Week 6 July 21-25, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Deseroos Desert Week: Dry Lands, High Adventure and Amazing Wildlife
Did you ever want to know how to live the land, gather plants, build a shelter from sticks and leaves or find any animal? This is the adventure for you. With expert instructors from TrackersBEND, you will learn how to stay safe, survive and have fun wherever you are in the Desert.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 5
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Hawk Watchers Desert Week: Dry Lands, High Adventure and Amazing Wildlife
Birds of prey have fascinated humans since the beginning of civilization. During this five-day adventure we will go from the mountains to the desert to seek out these majestic kings of the sky.
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left 8
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Sea Kayak Building TWO WEEKS 7 Seas Weeks
Build your own kayak and learn the basics for safely using it. Skin-on-frame kayaks have been tested and perfected over thousands of years in the toughest, most dangerous water conditions in the world (such as the arctic), by people whose lives depended on their kayaks to hunt and gather their food. discover a new (old) way of exploring your world!
Ages 13-19 $1795 (overnight/June 20- August 1, 2008) Spaces left 2
10% discount available with Alaska 2008
NOTE We limit group size to 8 students for this teen expeditions. It is recommended you enroll soon.
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Week 7 July 28-August 1, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Build a Fort Village Shelter Week: Tipis, Forts and Castles
Learn invaluable soft skills like teamwork, creativity, problem solving and communication as well as hard skills like harvesting, gathering, light construction, painting and engineering. Materials may be naturally collected from the area or manmade recyclables brought form home or found.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left FULL
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Knights of the High Desert Shelter Week: Tipis, Forts and Castles
Knights will gain tracking and construction skills while creating an impermeable fortress that will sustain any attack! Your fort is yours to design, and build with the assistance of our expert fort-building staff.
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left FULL
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Ages 10-14 Ocean Lore and Mysteries 7 Seas Weeks
Early in the trip we journey in sea kayaks and explore the shoreline in a way few get a chance to. We charter a boat and look for whales, crab and dig for clams. Plus haunted light houses, pirate treasure, and town time in fun coastal towns!
Ages 10-14 $415 (overnight July 27- August 1, 2008) Spaces left 4
NOTE We strongly limit group size for teen expeditions. It is recommended you enroll soon.
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Week 8 August 4-8, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Trackers Vs. Wild! Survival Week: Super Wilderness Safety Fun
In each episode of Man vs. Wild, adventurer Bear Grylls strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger. Once there he finds his way back to civilization, demonstrating local survival techniques and biting into tough challanges along the way. Are you prepared to take on these kinds of challenges? If not have no fear, our trained specialist will guide you through the skills you need to TAKE ON THE WILD!
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 3
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left 7
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Alaska 2008, OVER TWO WEEKS Wild Lands Month: Top of the World
This week we hop a ferry* and travel to Petersburg, Alaska! We have the kayaks, our umiak and our sense of adventure. Here we fish the straits of Petersburg from boats or by shore.
Ages 13-19 $1,995 (land cost) + $615 (travel) (overnight/August 3-August 17, 2008) Spaces left 4
NOTE We strongly limit group size to 8 participants for this expedition. It is recommended you enroll soon.
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Week 9 August 11-15, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Bike Ninja Bike Week: Power by Pedal, Gear and Wheel
Learn the intricate art of safe city biking while going on super stealth missions, alley cat races, exploring Bend and much more. Focusing on safety and techniques we’ll guide you through the steps of being a cycling master, while having a great time.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left FULL
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Mountain Bike Madnesss Bike Week: Power by Pedal, Gear and Wheel
Bend is nationally renowned for having some of the finest mountain biking trails in the nation. Learn how to safely tap into this fun and healthy activity. For 5 days we will take you on a variety of stealth missions on mountain bikes, through the labyrinth of Phil’s Trail and beyond.
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left 4
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Week 10 August 18-22, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
Welcome to Middle Earth Fantastic Creatures Week: Faeries, Hairy Giants & Rangers
Central Oregon becomes Middle Earth. All the campers become Hobbits, Elves and Rangers and all we learn that TrackersBEND instructors are truly live-action-role-playing-nature-nerds. There will be wizards, epic journeys and a fellowship of the ring.
Ages 6-8 $265 (mobile-base camp) Spaces left 2
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Big Foot Camp Fantastic Creatures Week: Faeries, Hairy Giants & Rangers
Scientists say extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. This is the week we become those scientists, examining the evidence of a wild denizen many fervently believe in but few have actually seen. We learn to track wild animals we KNOW exist and use that experience to look at the casted tracks of bigfoot researchers with a very critical eye. Forensic science is one of our tools along with interviews with actual eye witnesses claiming to have seen the hairy giant.
Ages 8-10 $265 (mobile camp) Spaces left 10
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TrackersRITES Solo Wilderness Sit Rites of Passage Week
A wilderness solo experience is an ancient right of passage that can be used as a time to reflect, contemplate an issue, or experience existing within a single moment. TrackersNW Solo Experiences will start off with one day-long session during which we will brush up on wilderness skills, and begin to plan for a safe solo experience.
Ages 10-13 $415 (overnight/August 17-23, 2008) Spaces left 7
Ages 14-19 $415 (overnight/August 17-23, 2008) Spaces left 5
NOTE We strongly limit group size to 8 participants for this expedition. It is recommended you enroll soon.
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Family Week August 25-29, 2008, Overnight
Bend Family Camp Vilage Week: Supporting the family, connecting to nature
Prepare your family clan for the TrackersBEND Family Camp Week! Join TrackersBEND expert instructors as your entire family connects together to nature, learns primitive skills such as tracking and matchless fires and builds a community for an entire week with other participating families. This is a safe and supportive place to make friends that last a lifetime. TrackersBEND Family Camp takes place under the backdrop of the beautiful Cascade Mountains, at a private site located in Sisters, Oregon. Bring your Junior Tracker, Otter Player, Trekker, and TrackersRITES student for a week filled with unforgettable family connection, collaboration, and wildly fun times.
All Ages $775 for 2 participants (child with parent or guardian); $325 for each additional participant (families can register together and save with each additional participant) Spaces left 19
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2008 |
Junior Trackers 6-8 yrs |
Otter Players 8-10 yrs |
Trekkers 10-13 yrs |
Trackers-RITES 13-19 yrs |
Week 1 June 16-20 |
Nature Crafts 8:30am-3:30pm Explorer Week: Journals, Arts and Crafts |
Lava Lands 8:30am-3:30pm Explorer Week: Journals, Arts and Crafts |
Desert Rats: Camping & Survival Overnight Desert Week: Coyotes, Stars & Juniper |
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Week 2 June 23-27 |
Wilderness Survival Skills & Martial Arts Overnight |
A-Team Camp Mission Alpha Overnight Immersion Month: A 4-week Wilderness Martial Arts, Survival Skills, Medicine, Industrial Engineering Rescue Mission |
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Week 3 June 30-July 3 |
San Juans: Sea Kayaks, Whale Watching & Island Overnight Orcas Week: Giants of the San Juan Islands |
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Week 4 July 7-11 |
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Week 5 July 14-18 |
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Week 6 July 21-25 |
A-Team Camp: Mission Delta |
Sea Kayak Building Limited to 8 participants |
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Week 7 July 28- August 1 |
Ocean Lore and Mysteries |
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Week 8 August 4-8 |
Alaska 2008 Limited to 8 participants |
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Week 9 August 11-15 |
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Week 10 August 18-22 |
TrackersRITES Solos |
TrackersRITES Solos |
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Week 11 August 25-29 |
Family Camp 8:30am-3:30pm Community, Fun and Learning |
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Age Ranges
For 2008 we offer separate camps for students entering these specific ages.
Lil' Possums Ages 4-5 The name says it all! Lil' Possums camps are a half day to give them the experience in the natural world while having a warm and sheltered base camp to go back to. We often bring in safe pet animals like gentle bunnies and the right reptiles to help the develop a close relationship with nature.
Junior Trackers Ages 6-9 Junior Trackers are there for adventure. We use storytelling telling, movement arts and nature exploration to foster the natural questions they have about the world.
Otter Players Ages 8-10 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms.
Trekkers Ages 10-13 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms and MORE!
TrackersRITES Ages 13-18 TrackersRITES says it all in the name! We are very excited to offer cutting edge experiences that ALWAYS fundamentally shift how YOUNG ADULTS feel about their vision for life. This "shift" is done with collaborative skills that bring out the inner nature of the person. Our instructors ALWAYS take care to RESPECT the personal and diverse beliefs of the families and young people we work with.
Base, Mobile and Overnight TrackersNW camps are a mix of Base, Mobile and Overnights. For Base Camps students come and remain on site for the day. For Mobile Camps they adventure abroad and return to base camp later that day. For Overnights students pitch camp in the experienced care of TrackersNW Staff.
Staff The skilled staff of TrackersNW includes experienced regional wilderness educators on the leading edge of place-based education. We are committed to safety and fun in unique outdoor education experiences.
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