The summer provides a unique opportunity for children to further their interests in science, especially science in the out-of-doors. Once school is out for the summer, there is seemingly unlimited time, with no strict curriculum guidelines to follow. For students with a passion for the out-of-doors, summer science camps and school-based summer science programs can provide opportunities to become engaged in nature through hands-on experiences and interactions with organisms in various environments. Herpetology is a great topic for a summer science program. In this article, the authors discuss points to consider when designing and implementing a summer science program that focuses on herpetology, as well as when vetting and recommending a summer science program for the students. (Contains 2 figures and lists 1 online resource.)