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Nominations NOW OPEN – Portland’s Best Summer Camps 2019

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Portland Area Families – Nominate Your Favorite Summer Camps!


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NW Kids Best Summer Camp Contest, sponsored by Trackers Earth, is back! 


The Basics

  • Nominations are open NOW through April 15th (continue scrolling to bottom of page to make your nominations)
  • The three camps with the most nominations in each category become finalists
  • Nominations placed April 1-7 will be entered to win a Two Bros Bows bow & arrow set (butterfly design) from our friends at Spielwerk Toys!
  • Nominations placed April 8-15 will be entered to win a 3 day/2 night camping gear rental for 4 from Xscape Pod! They makes camping with friends and family super simple. Included in this Xscape Pod package; tent, sleeping bags, camp stove, camp chairs, mess kit, headlamps, and more. All you have to do is pack your snacks and hit the open road. Plus, they’ll handle drop off/pick-up when you’re done!
  • Voting will be from April 16-30
  • Votes placed April 16-23 will be entered to win 10 classes at Barre3, a $180 value
  • Each & every nomination/vote will be entered to win a FREE week of camp at Trackers Earth!
  • Winners of each category will be announced mid-May
  • The camp with the most overall votes will be named OVERALL Best Summer Camp!  
  • Looking for a list of the 2018 Best Camp Winners? Click here
Trackers Earth offers award-winning arts and outdoor programs for all ages. Camps and classes include wilderness survival, farm craft, fishing, pottery, archery, kayaking, blacksmithing, and much more. Their teachers are dedicated to supporting parents and children to connect with community, nature, our heritage, and future.