Young Beekeepers Club

Young Beekeepers Club

Location: The Bee Shop, 1340 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON M6H 1P2

Contact:

• Phone: 416-533-2337
• Email: 1beeshop@gmail.com

Program Details:

• Age Group: Children ages 8 to 14
• Schedule: Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 5 PM to 6 PM
• Duration: April 2024 to March 2025
• Cost: $300 + HST (Total $339, includes materials)
  • Pro-rated cost per class: $28.25 (including HST)
  • Join anytime, cost will be prorated for remaining sessions

Program Activities:

• April 3, 2024: Planting a bee-friendly garden
• May 1, 2024: Introductory beekeeping and basic honeybee biology
• June 5, 2024: Hive inspection and queen bee spotting
• July 3, 2024: Learning about the life cycle of honeybees
• August 7, 2024: Collecting bee pollen and using pollen charts
• September 4, 2024: Mini honey harvest
• October 2, 2024: Bottling honey and making lemon-infused honey
• November 6, 2024: Preparing bees for winter
• December 4, 2024: Christmas play “The King and the Bees”
• January 8, 2025: Making beeswax candles
• February 5, 2025: Making honey beverages
• March 5, 2025: Playing the Queen Bee game

Important Note:

• Children allergic to bee venom are not eligible to participate.

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This program is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about beekeeping and the importance of bees in our ecosystem. 🐝🌼