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Bird Secrets August 18-22, 2008
Birds Week: Storytellers of the forest

Birds: Crow, Raven, Sparrow or Robin; Loud or gentle gossips. Birds tell us all we need to know about the days events - prying into the most private lives of such solitary folk as Fox, Mink, Snake, and Owl, they tell the tales of the Forest. Learn from them as you Learn to Listen!

This week journey through The Valley to learn more than bird calls. We use binoculars and field guides to find and identify our feathered friends AND use the bird songs and calls to help us find the furry animals. We make friends with the birds and from their vantage points in the trees and bushes they tell us all we need to know about what is happening in the forest.

We also help protect songbirds by counting ground nests in Oaks Bottom and we continue our campaign to inform cat and homeowners on how to help take care of the winged ones.

All this, plus making a "bird symphony" with instruments, a field trip to the Oregon Zoo for older campers AND a visit from a local raptor expert (and raptor friends) for younger campers.

See below for the specifics on the different activities and costs for different ages

Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 camp includes Base camp @ Scout Pit Find and identify amazing birds with binoculars and spotting scopes Take pictures of birds Help save songbirds by counting ground nests and educating local neighbors Music making Learn "bird language" to find minks, fox, people, and more Get a visit from raptors and raptor handlers Nature hikes and explorations looking for Birds Nature Folklore Immersion in Bird Stories and Role-Playing: Storytellers of the Forest SHIFT: Animal Play, Martial Arts and Movement Improv and theater games! Who Ages 6-8 When 8:30-4:30pm, August 18-August 22, 2008 Tuition $225 Locations... The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It Two Great Locations... Register for The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It Add to cart View Cart Register for The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It FULL Contact Us to be on the wait list Register Online (above) or by mail

Otter Players Ages 8-10 camp includes Mobile camp around Portland Greenspaces A trip to Sauvies Island, Elk Rock Island and More! Find and identify amazing birds with binoculars and spotting scopes Take pictures of birds Help save songbirds by counting ground nests and educating local neighbors Music making Learn "bird language" to find minks, fox, people, and more Visit the Oregon Zoo and local raptor handlers Nature hikes and explorations looking for Birds Nature Folklore Immersion in Bird Stories and Role-Playing: Storytellers of the Forest SHIFT: Animal Play, Martial Arts and Movement Improv and theater games! Who Ages 8-10 When 8:30-4:30pm, August 18-August 22, 2008 Mobile Camp Tuition $265 Locations... The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It Two Great Locations... Register for The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It Add to cart View Cart Register for The Aquatics Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Portland, Map It FULL Contact Us to be on the wait list Register Online (above) or by mail

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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.

Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 Coyote Ranges 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.