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