Youth Mentoring

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Youth beekeepers can receive assistance via the youth mentor program.

Applications  due January 15th for current year.    Recipients  of  the  scholarships  will  be  notified  March  1st  &  presented  to  the  club  at  our  March  meeting.

Youth chosen for the program receive the following: 

• An experienced adult beekeeper will provide mentoring & 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  
• 1  -  Mite  treatment  kit

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 in 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 ↓  or email us at: StCroixBees@gmail.com