• Critter Camp

    Inspiring the next generation of conservationists.
    Critter Camp is a science-based, exciting and fun educational experience offered through the summer and school year during breaks.We emphasize the importance of reptiles and amphibians and their roles in a healthy ecosystem — how they should be respected, marveled at — but not feared.
    Join Us!    The Amphibian Foundation relies on support in the form of annual and sustaining memberships. Our membership program provides the support needed to continue our conservation programs & gives members opportunities to get further involved!

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We offer many biology and conservation programs for kids. Our first, is Critter Camp - a science-based summer and school-year camp with five locations — the Friends School of Atlanta, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Hemlock Farms (PA), and the Blue Heron Nature Preserve (Where the Amphibian Foundation is located). The fifth location is our online camp at Outschool! Campers explore concepts in biology, ecology and conservation using a safe, hands-on approach with reptiles and amphibians. Here are some of the highlights, but a lot more information, including registration details are available on the Critter Camp website (critter-camp.org)


Critter Camp

Critter Camp

Critter Camp is hosted at the Friends School of Atlanta and The Blue Heron Nature Preserve and is open to all. It is intended for ages 6 - 14. Critter Camp is kept small (15 students max) and is a safe, hands-on experience to learn about these fascinating animals.

Critter Camp website

Snake Day!

Snake Day!

Mondays at Critter Camp is 'Salamander Day', Tuesdays are 'Frog Day', then turtles, lizards and then Friday is 'Snake Day' ... Snakes are a fascinating group of animals and Snake Day is a favorite among campers.

Critter Camp website

Hands-on, Critter Camp

Hands-on, Critter Camp

At Critter Camp, we understand that campers learn best when given a chance to explore the material on their own. Each day starts with 'Observation Time' where the campers can feed, water and observe the animals at their own pace, and keep a writing/drawing journal of their observations.

Critter Camp website

Campers Love Frogs!

Campers Love Frogs!

At the Amphibian Foundation, where the animals used for Critter Camp reside, we have over 200 reptiles and amphibians - many of them are frogs. We teach the campers how to safely handle these delicate animals - for the animals' safety as well as the campers'.

Critter Camp website

Pricing and Registration

Critter Camp registration varies by location. Please visit the Critter Camp website for more information.


Critter Camp website

Youth Programs

Did You Know?

Critter Camp is offered in three locations in the metro Atlanta area? The original Critter Camp is at the Friends School of Atlanta on Columbia Dr in Decatur. We also offer camp in West Atlanta at the Outdoor Activity Center at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, and at our headquarters at the Amphibian Foundation, located at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead.

Critter Second Sundays in Atlanta @ AF

Critter Café - Ages 0-5

Critter Café - Ages 0-5

A delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts, including ones too young for Critter Camp! Our amazing educators lead critter discovery sessions for young children and their parents. A different group is explored each time, such as: frogs, salamanders, GA native species, turtles, lizards, and snakes. All animals are friendly and can be handled if desired.

  • 2nd Sunday, 10-11 am
  • Ages 0-5
  • Coffee, tea, and cocoa provided for parents.
  • $20 each session, includes parents!

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Critter Café - Ages 6-9

Critter Café - Ages 6-9

A delightfully casual family experience for our youngest critter enthusiasts! Our amazing educators lead critter discovery sessions for young children and their parents. A different group is explored each time, such as: frogs, salamanders, GA native species, turtles, lizards, and snakes. All animals are friendly and can be handled if desired.

  • 2nd Sunday, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Ages 6-9
  • Coffee, tea, and cocoa provided for parents.
  • $20 each session, includes parents!

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Critter Class - Ages - 6-11

Critter Class - Ages - 6-11

Critter Class is for students only, and has more structured learning than the earlier Critter Café events. Critter Class includes a lesson, followed by hands-on learning and animal handling with our amazing AF Educators. Critter Class can be enjoyed as a series, or if someone would simply like to drop in for a certain topic. A different group is discussed each time.

  • 2nd Sunday, 1:00-2:30 pm
  • Ages 6-11
  • $30 each session, $175 for the 6 session series

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