Youth beekeepers can receive assistance via the youth mentor program.
Youth Beekeeping Program Applications
Due January 15th for current year!
Youth beekeeper winners receive the following:
An experienced adult beekeeper will provide mentoring and assistance for 2 years.
1-bee suit with veil and gloves
1-hive tool
1-smoker
1-deep hive body with frames
1-medium honey super with frames
1-feeder pail
Our mission is to encourage and support local youths interested in becoming a beekeeper, giving them all the tools, skills, knowledge and experience to make it a life long passion. The young beekeeper will be loaned a hive with bees and proper protective equipment. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, FFA or 4-H members interested in this program are encouraged to apply.
Youth must be grades 6-11.
Applicant must complete and return all paperwork, including permission and agreement form signed by a parent or guardian.
The application with supporting documents can be e-mailed or hand delivered at an upcoming beekeepers mtg. See application below ↓
scvba@gmail.com