Kawartha Junior Beekeepers 2024

Kawartha Junior Beekeepers 2024 Program

The program is being run in partnership with Hunnabees Honey and Co. (https://hunnabees.com/).  We are excited to be working with Keri and Dave again!

Information Night for Parents and Youth: Tuesday February 20th at 7pm – Mandatory for newcomers to the program.

The Kawartha Junior Beekeepers are hosting an Information Night for parents and kids (9 – 14 yrs) who are interested in registering for the program. It will be held via Zoom  An overview of the program will be provided, and an opportunity to ask questions.   Email macpet@nexicom.net to receive the zoom link.

Program Fee:

  • $150/child; additional children in the same family – $115 each.  Please inquire if subsidy is required.
  • Fee includes snacks and all equipment and protective clothing used in the program.
  • Each participant also receives a Junior Beekeeper t-shirt, jar of honey and candle;

Required:

  • Signed consent/waiver forms, registration form and photo release forms;
  • Payment in full;
  • Commitment to attend each session; pick up and drop off on time;
  • Proper footwear (e.g., rubber boots, running shoes, no sandals or open-toed shoes).

Note about bee stings:  All participants will wear bee suits when working with the bees.  However, bee stings are always a possibility.  This is not a program for individuals with known allergic reactions to stings.

Program Dates in 2024:

Time and day:  9:30 to 12:30, Saturdays

March 2
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13 or 20
August 10
September 14
October 5
November 2
NOTE: Some dates may change. Location will change for field trips.

If you have additional questions about the program, please send an email to macpet@nexicom.net