Kawartha Junior Beekeepers 2023

Kawartha Junior Beekeepers 2023 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!

Information Night for Parents and Youth: Monday Jan 30th at 6:30 pm

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 at Hunnabees Honey & Co., 1331 Zion Line, Millbrook.  An overview of the program will be provided, and parents will have the opportunity to complete the registration forms and pay the program fee if they decide to register their child.

Program Fee:

  • $135/child; additional children in the same family – $110 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 full bee suits when working with the bees.  However, bee stings are always a possibility.

Program Dates in 2023:

Note:  some dates may change.

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

February 11

March 4

April 15

May 13

June 17

July 15

August 12

September 16

October 14

November 18

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