Reptile Trackers
Uncover the Secret World of Reptiles, One Habitat at a Time!
Students Will:
- Exploring diverse microclimates to find and study reptiles in their natural environments.
- Safely observing reptiles and their habitats without disturbing the wildlife.
- Participating in scavenger hunts to track reptile signs and behaviors.
- Learning tracking and camouflage techniques specific to reptiles.
- Using field guides to identify regular and poisonous reptiles.
- Developing a deeper connection to nature through immersive, imaginative reptile-focused activities.
Dates, Times, Location, Ages:
Serpent Seekers: Adventure Camp
Monday, August 18th – Friday, August 22nd 2025
Ages 8–12
8:45 am–3:45 pm
Drop–Off Window: 8:30 am–8:45 am
Pick–Up Window: 3:45 pm–4:00 pm
Powell Plains
Powell Plains Location will be a Drop-Off & Van Ride to Central Oregon Outskirts! Specific Locations for our day trips will all be with river access and we will send out a list of locations at the beginning each week of camp.
Class Description:
Reptile Trackers Summer Camp is an exciting, hands-on adventure all about discovering reptiles in their natural habitats. Campers will immerse themselves in diverse ecosystems to find and learn about various reptile species, focusing on how they adapt to different microclimates. Through daily scavenger hunts, campers will sharpen their observation skills by tracking reptile habitats, identifying signs of animal activity, and comparing the plants and animals found in different environments. Interactive games, like guessing the best habitats for certain reptiles, will encourage campers to think critically about where and why specific reptiles thrive. The camp will also include reptile egg hunts and chances to observe amphibians in their early life stages. Our lead teacher for this camp is a passionate reptile enthusiast with extensive knowledge, ensuring campers can safely identify reptiles and avoid any poisonous species. By the end of the camp, campers will walk away with a deep understanding of reptile ecosystems and a sense of responsibility for protecting their habitats.
Chance Stevens
Lead Instructor for Serpent Seekers Camp
Chance Stevens is a passionate nature lover who has a special connection with reptiles and amphibians.
Currently, Chance’s preferred habitat is the cactus forest of Southern Baja, Mexico, where he spends his time exploring the depths of the spiky, surprisingly-diverse desert.
In 2022, Chance founded the Southern Baja Herpetological Society, and began writing a weekly column called All Things Reptile. He leads regular public Reptile Walks and works as an expedition leader at Camp Dancing Birds. Chance also volunteers with the field research team from the San Diego Natural History Museum Department of Herpetology and local Mexican non-profit scientific organizations, contributing to their ongoing reptile survey projects. This year, Chance has been awarded a Founders Fellow Scholarship by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) and will be attending the SSAR annual meeting and conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Chance is certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.
Tuition
8:45am–3:45pm 5-Day Camp
$469
Payment Plans are available through our registration system. Sibling and Multi-Session Discounts Apply!
