June Workshop – “Pythons”

June is a spectacular month to talk about PYTHONS!! Come down to our facility next Wednesday night for an evening with the great giants of the snake world. Granted not all pythons are big. Saying python is like saying dog, you never know what to expect! We’ll get a chance to meet and great a variety of pythons from ball pythons to reticulated pythons, so you won’t want to miss this exciting event!

DATE: Wednesday, June 25, 2014

TIME: 6:00pm

WHERE: 3485 S. 1950 W., #13, WVC, UT 84119

COST: $5/adults, $3/child

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP HOLDERS: FREE WITH RSVP

RSVP by e-mail to rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com or call us at 801-577-7182 to reserve your spots. Space is limited.

 

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SUMMER CAMP 2014

Scales & Tails Utah Summer Camp 2014

Dates: June 9^th – August 12th

Location: Scales & Tails Showroom – 3584 S. 1950 W., #13, WVC, UT 84119

 

Camp Theme: “Safari Around the World”

Your child will learn about different reptiles from around the world.  We will start in the new world of North and South America and then work our way around the globe to Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia!  Your child will get to learn how to properly handle snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Learn about each animal’s special diet and enjoy many activities on their safari with Scales & Tails Utah. A simple snack of crackers, cheese and a juice box will be provided each day. Camp t-shirt will also be included.

 

Youth Two-Day Camps – Monday & Tuesday

9am – 12pm – Kindergarten – Third Grade – $100/child
1pm – 4pm – Fourth Grade – Sixth Grade – $100/child

 

Schedule of Camps:

Week 1:  6/9– 6/10
Week 2: 6/16 – 6/17
Week 3:  6/23 – 6/24
Week 4: 6/30 – 71

Week 5: 7/7 – 7/8

Week 6: 7/14 – 7/15

Week 7: 7/21 – 7/22  

Week 8: 7/28 – 7/29

Week 9:  8/4 – 8/5

Week 10: 8/11 – 8/11

Details:

* Minimum of 4 participants needed to make the camp run.
* Maximum of 15 participants per camp session.
* $25 deposit required with application (refund available if camp does not run).
* Remainder of payment is due one week prior to camp start date. Check or Credit Card accepted.
* $20/15 minute childcare fee for children not picked up with in 15 minutes of conclusion of camp each day.

 

To Register:

Please click the following link to be transferred to our registration page.   Please fill out a separate registration for each child.  Once registration is received we will send you a confirmation e-mail.

 

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April Workshop – “Reptile Myths & Legends”

How many of you have heard of the 49ft snake or the python that likes to sleep next to you so that it can “size” you up for dinner? In this workshop Scales & Tails’, Austin Earley, will be going over some of these myths and legends and let you know which ones are REAL and which ones are FAKE! We’ve got a couple of fun activities to show you how silly some of these ideas really are as well. This will be a lot of fun and we encourage you to bring some tall tales that you have heard to see if they are true or not!

Invite your friends, family and neighbors and lets have an awesome time!!

DATE: Wednesday, April 24rd
TIME: 6pm
PLACE: Scales and Tails Utah – 3584 S. 1950 W., #13, WVC, UT 84119
COST: $5/Adult and $3/child
FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS: FREE! (w/ RSVP)
Must RSVP as space is limited.  Send RSVP to rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com

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January Workshop – “Emergency Preparedness & Pets”

Would you be ready to evacuate your pets if you had to? With all the cold temperatures and snow storms happening right now the threat of a power outage is not really an if but a when. Some power outs only last a short while but some can last much longer. Come to this workshop to learn what steps you should take if you need to quickly remove your pet reptiles or birds from your house.

DATE: Wednesday, Jan 22nd @ 6pm
PLACE: Scales & Tails Showroom – 3584 S. 1950 W., #13, WVC, UT 84119
COST: $5/adults, $3/child (3-12 yrs), under 2 FREE
REPTILE ROOKIES/FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS: FREE w/ RSVP

Space is limited. Please RSVP to rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com or on Facebook

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July Workshop – “Turtles & Tortoises”

This month we are focusing on Turtles and Tortoises! Did you know that neither turtles nor tortoises can crawl out of their shells? Come down to our shop on July 17th to learn a many cool facts about these incredibly cute reptiles! This will also be the fourth annual Tortoise and the Hare race at Scales & Tails! You won’t want to miss this one!!

Date: Wednesday, July 17th
Time: 6:30pm
Place: 3584 S. 1950 W., #13, WVC, UT 84119
Cost: $5/child (parents free with paid child admission)
Reptile Rookies: FREE
Family Pass Membership holders: FREE

Please RSVP to rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com as space is limited.

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October Workshop – “Creepy Crawlers”

Reptiles Rookies!!  (The spooky edition…)

As fitting for Halloween, we are going to be talking about “Creepy Crawlers”!! That’s right we’ll be talking about spiders, scorpions, cockroaches and millepedes! Learn about different kinds of creepy crawlers, where they live, how they hide, how they protect themselves, and many other cool and interesting facts about those creatures that give some people the “heebeegeebees”! After the presentation we are going to do a glow in the dark scorpion hunt and a little bit of “trick or treating” as well. Come dressed in your Halloween Best to receive candy prizes!

DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 24th

TIME: 6:30pm

PLACE: Scales & Tails Showroom – 3584 S. 1950 W., WVC, UT

COST: $5/child (parents free with paid child admission)

REPTILE ROOKIES: FREE

PLEASE RSVP TO: rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com

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**Scales & Tails Utah Summer Camps**

Scales & Tails will be offering Summer Camps this year! Here are the details:

June 2012

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW TILL JUNE 15TH

Camp Themes:
“Mystery of the Missing Monitor” – Help Scales & Tails guide Drew Webb find the missing Monitor at the Mysterious Scales & Tails Headquarters. Child will have fun doing activities and projects that will help them search for and hopefully find the Missing Monitor!
A simple snack of crackers, fruit and a juice box will be provided each day. Camp T-shirt will also be included.

“Reptile Wrangling” – Help Scales & Tails guide Drew Webb learn about how to properly handle snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Child will learn about proper handling techniques, correct habitats, and safe feeding procedures for each species of reptile. A simple snack of crackers, fruit and a juice box will be provided each day. Camp T-Shirt will also be included.

Two Day Camps – Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Location: Scales & Tails Showroom – 3588 S. 1950 W., #13, WVC, UT 84119

8am – 12pm – Kindergarden – Third Grade – $150/child
1pm – 4pm – Fourth Grade – Sixth Grade – $150/child

Week 1 (6/5 – 6/6) – “Mystery of the Missing Monitor”
Week 2 (6/12 – 6/13) – “Reptile Wrangling”
Week 3 (6/19 – 6/20) – “Mystery of the Missing Monitor”
Week 4 (6/26 – 6/27) – “Reptile Wrangling”

* Minimum of 4 participants needed to make the camp run
* Maximum of 15 participants per camp session.
* $25 deposit required with application (refund available if camp does not run).
* Remainder of payment is due one week prior to camp start date.
* $20/hr child care fee for children not picked up with in 15 minutes of conclusion of camp each day.

TO REGISTER:Please e-mail rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com to apply for session dates. Please notate how many children you wish to register, which camp dates you desire and which session: AM or PM. Once you are approved for a session, you will be sent a link to the registration paperwork.

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