Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association’s Junior Beekeeper programs are unique opportunities for children ages 6* – 13 to experience hands-on learning about our most powerful pollinators.
Children will learn all about honey bees and beekeeping using a variety of methods before suiting up in protective gear and visiting a beehive with an experienced beekeeper!
The day ends after extracting honey from a hive and participants are sent home with a personalized certificate, small bottle of honey, and other bee related goodies.
All programs are held on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The programs will be held on the following days in 2023, rain or shine!
- April 15 – Blue Heron (Buckhead) – SOLD OUT
- May 13 – Wylde Center (Decatur)
- June 17 – Green Meadows Preserve (Cobb County)
- September 9 – Rucker Park (Alpharetta)
Click on the date to register.
To be placed on a wait list for sold out events, send an email to the coordinator (jrbeekeepers@metroatlantabeekeepers.org)
Cost: $40 per child.
*Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or guardian present at all times. Parents/guardians of older children are welcome to stay if they’d like.
The facilities will have restroom facilities, but children should bring their lunch, and plenty to drink. (We will have extra water.)
All attendees must bring a standard Release/Waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.
All activities will be supervised by Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association members, and protective clothing (bee suits, gloves and veils) will be provided.
See photos from past programs at: juniorbeekeeperssession.shutterfly.com
