Youth Courses - <18
The Amphibian Foundation's current course offerings for young adults and children (<18). See individual course pages for possible age exceptions if you are under the age suggestions.
Online Youth - <18 40 Events
In-person Youth @ AF - <18 143 Events
Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Ages 12-14 - Winter 2027
Based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program and adapted for a younger audience.
100% Online • Asynchronous • 8 week certification program • Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
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Critter Café - Ages 0-5 - Our Backyard Critters
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Critter Café - Ages 6-9 - Our Backyard Critters
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Critter Class - Ages 6-11 - Our Backyard Critters
Critter Class is for students only, and has more structured learning than the earlier Critter Café events.
In-person • 1.5 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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In-person Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Ages 12-14 - Spring 2027
Based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program and adapted for a younger audience.
Live @ AF • 16-week Certification Program • Offered Spring & Fall Semesters
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Level II In-person Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Spring 2027
A deeper look into amphibian and reptile biology, ecology, physiology, and conservation.
Live @ AF • 16-week Certification Program • Offered Spring & Fall Semesters
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In-person Junior Master Herpetologist Program - Ages 15-17 - Spring 2027
Based on our acclaimed Master Herpetologist Program and adapted for a younger audience.
Live @ AF • 16-week Certification Program • Offered Spring & Fall Semesters
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Critter Café - Ages 0-5 - RomanticAF
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Critter Café - Ages 6-9 - RomanticAF
Critter Café is a delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp!
In-person • 1 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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Critter Class - Ages 6-11 - RomanticAF
Critter Class is for students only, and has more structured learning than the earlier Critter Café events.
In-person • 1.5 hour program • Second Sunday of every month
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