Junior Herpetologists Club

Name: Junior Herpetologists Club
Start: 2025-08-12T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians

Schedule

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians | Springfield, MO

The Junior Herpetologists Club at Frog Family Reptile & Amphibians is a monthly membership program designed to educate and inspire kids (ages 4–16) who are passionate about reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. It’s fun, hands-on, and created to spark curiosity while teaching responsible animal care, science, and conservation.
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🐢 What Is It, Exactly?
It’s like a science club — but way cooler. Think:
• Live animal encounters
• Real-world skills like habitat building and feeding
• Behind-the-scenes access at the reptile shop
• Monthly educational themes
• A place where kids who love animals (especially the weird, wiggly, and wonderful ones) can geek out together, make friends, and grow their confidence.
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💡 What Kids Learn:
• How to care for reptiles, amphibians, and bugs
• What ecosystems and bioactive habitats are
• Why conservation matters
• The science behind animal behavior, anatomy, and survival
• How to be responsible pet owners and citizen scientists
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🦎 What’s Included in Membership:
• Monthly 90-minute meeting (every second Tuesday at 6 PM)
• Welcome pack: Club T-shirt, notebook, magnifying glass, hemostat, snake hook
• Hands-on activities, crafts, and challenges
• Special access to new arrivals and behind-the-scenes tours
• Exclusive giveaways and raffles
• Club-only printables and fact sheets
• Monthly newsletter for kids and parents
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💰 Cost:
• $49.99/month (or $40 for schools like Lake Hills Academy)
• Includes all activities, materials, and access
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🤝 Who It’s For:
• Animal-obsessed kids
• Budding biologists
• Neurodivergent learners who thrive in structured, sensory-aware environments
• Homeschool families looking for fun science enrichment
• Parents looking for a safe, educational outlet with real value!