Village

Every human in the Game of Tracking is called a Tracker. A Tracker is mindful, always observing the world around them. A Tracker pays attention to subtle clues and seeks out how to be truly helpful. A Tracker adventures by the Trackers Code. Youth in the Game of Tracking are players on a Trackers Team. While roles of adults are Guide, Guardian, and Elder. Meanwhile, other players, places, and pieces in the Game of Tracking include a Camp, Þhing (Thing), and Story Basket.

Trackers Team

Youth

Youth in the Game of Tracking are players on a Trackers Team.

Adults

The roles of adults include Guide, Guardian, and Elder.

Camp

To understand the Game of Tracking and its Relics (game pieces), we must understand where we play that game. A Trackers Camp is a place every Tracker finds for themselves where they observe and connect with nature and one another. Visiting the same place in nature every day has a profound impact on a Tracker’s relationship to it. While grand wilderness vistas are fantastic, a Tracker also forges a deep connection to nature by spending time in our backyards and parks. There are several kinds of Trackers Camps, all outside:

Village Camp Where community and many generations gather.

Family Camp A special place where your family can gather.

Team Camp Where kids in a Trackers Team visit to play and train skills together.

Secret Camp Where an individual Tracker goes to connect to nature.

Trackers Tip Choose a close, convenient location for your Secret Camp, so it’s easy to get there every day. It can be in a nearby park, your backyard, or even your windowsill.