Reptile Rangers
Unlock the secrets of the wild and master the art of finding hidden reptiles!
Students Will:
- Learn skills to identify reptile habitats and discover hidden creatures, gaining rare nature literacy.
- Explore diverse microclimates to find and study reptiles in their natural environments, mastering a skill they’ll love and take pride in.
- Practice focusing to achieve the goal of finding reptiles, giving them valuable experience in concentration that they can apply in many areas of life.
- Safely observe and sometimes handling reptiles and their habitats without disturbing the wildlife.
- Participate in scavenger hunts to track reptile signs and behaviors.
- Learn tracking and camouflage techniques specific to reptiles.
- Use field guides to identify regular and poisonous reptiles.
- Develop 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 unforgettable, hands-on adventure where young explorers dive into the wild world of reptiles! This class is perfect for beginners but also advanced enough for kids who already see themselves as reptile-finding experts. It will challenge them and significantly expand their knowledge! Campers will discover reptiles in their natural habitats, learning how they thrive in different ecosystems. Through daily scavenger hunts, campers will sharpen their skills by tracking reptile habitats, spotting signs of animal activity, and comparing plants and animals in various environments. Fun interactive games, like guessing the perfect habitats for different reptiles, will spark curiosity and critical thinking. The camp also includes exciting reptile egg hunts and opportunities to observe amphibians in their early stages of life. Led by a passionate reptile expert, campers will gain the knowledge to safely identify reptiles, avoid dangerous species, and develop a deep respect for nature. By the end of the camp, they’ll leave with not just knowledge, but a sense of responsibility for protecting these incredible creatures and their habitats!
Chance Stevens
Lead Instructor for Reptile Rangers 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!
