Little Beekeepers Academy

We’ve Got BEE(G)-Plans for Your Great Buzzers

  • The Mobile Beekeeping STEM Laboratory:  This program offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts with hands-on beekeeping activities. The program caters to various age groups and can be adapted to suit specific learning objectives. Children Grades K-12 in Public/Private/Home Schools

  • Buzz into Adventure: Summer Beekeeping Camp Program

  • Career Day Beekeeping Presentations

  • Little Beekeeper Academy

  • Beekeeper-in a-Box

Career Day

We believe that our program offers an enriching and unique learning experience that complements your dedication to providing exceptional science and math education. We'd be thrilled to present our program in more detail at your convenience and discuss how it can benefit your students

Here's how our program aligns perfectly with your science and math curriculum:

  • STEM in Action: Students will explore bee anatomy, pollination processes, honey production, and hive management, applying scientific principles and mathematical calculations in a real-world context.

  • Experiential Learning: Observing live bees, assisting with hive inspections, and extracting honey provide invaluable hands-on opportunities that solidify classroom learning.

  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students will work together to design bee hotels, analyze honey properties, and explore sustainable beekeeping practices, honing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We innerstand that implementing new programs can be challenging, so we offer flexible options to suit your needs:

  • One-day workshops: Introduce students to the fascinating world of bees with engaging activities and demonstrations.

  • Multi-week curriculum integration: Seamlessly integrate beekeeping topics into your existing science and math curriculum for deeper learning.

  • After-school clubs or enrichment programs: Provide continued beekeeping experiences and foster deeper student engagement.

Summer Camp

Three Sessions for Diverse Age Groups

Buzz into Adventure! This summer, your child can dive into the fascinating world of honeybees with our immersive beekeeping camp. We offer three age-specific sessions designed to spark curiosity, cultivate environmental awareness, and introduce potential careers related to bees and sustainability.

Session 1: Little Buzzers (Ages 5-9)

  • Focus: Playful, hands-on activities to introduce basic bee anatomy, pollination, and honey production.

  • Activities: Bee-themed story time, building bee hotels, planting pollinator-friendly gardens, creating honey art projects.

  • Potential future careers: Apiarist (beekeeper), environmental educator, nature writer, urban garden designer.

Session 2: Junior Apiculturists (Ages 10-14)

  • Focus: In-depth exploration of bee behavior, hive management, and honey extraction with supervised practice.

  • Activities: Observing live bees, assisting with hive inspections, extracting and processing honey, designing bee-friendly landscapes.

  • Potential future careers: Apiculturist, bee scientist, honeybee researcher, agricultural technologist, sustainable food advocate.

Session 3: Teen Beehive (Ages 15-18)

  • Focus: Advanced beekeeping techniques, entrepreneurship, and exploring career paths in STEM and sustainability.

  • Activities: Designing and building beehives, honey product marketing and branding, guest speakers from beekeeping businesses, field trips to apiaries and honey processing facilities.

  • Potential future careers: Apiculturist, drone pilot for hive monitoring, bee product entrepreneur, honey sommelier, environmental engineer, agricultural robotics developer.

Benefits for all age groups:

  • Develop hands-on skills in beekeeping and environmental stewardship.

  • Learn about STEM careers related to bees and sustainability.

  • Foster teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

  • Cultivate a lifelong appreciation for nature and its delicate balance.

Flexible options:

  • Choose the session that best fits your child's age and interests.

  • Register for single sessions or combine them for a comprehensive beekeeping experience.

  • Early bird discounts and scholarship opportunities available.

Join us for a summer of buzzing fun and learning! Visit our website or contact us for more information and registration details.

OUR PRODUCT

Beekeeper-in a-Box

Whether you live in America, Island, or Africa, we can get you started with our Beekeeper-in a-Box Kit which keeps down the cost and provides children with skills to learn and earn.

Includes: Bee Puppet, Bee Detective Club Invitation, Animated Videos explaining bee anatomy, roles and pollination process, seeds to grow your own bee garden, Craft paper for bee crafts, Bee Movie Club Invitation, Design A Better Beehive Competition, Virtual Beekeeping Game, Video How to make Bamboo Hives, Log Hives, and Modern Hybrid Hives, How to make Bee Frames Video, How to make smokers, Simple honey extractor, protective Gear. Video how to get started with beekeeping for children.

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THE BEE MOBILE

The Bee Mobile Unit is more than just a vehicle. It symbolizes a sacred pilgrimage towards rejuvenating our environment and reeducating ourselves about the interconnectedness of all life forms Through the lens of aboriginal science and the teachings of our ancestors, the Bee Mobile Unit offers an immersive and transformative educational experience for students of all ages.

The Little Beekeepers Academy represents a synthesis of Dr. River Horse's lifelong dedication to indigenous wisdom and a passionate commitment to the well-being of our planet. By instilling a deep respect for bees and their vital role in our ecosystems, the academy aims to foster a new generation of stewards who will safeguard and restore our fragile environment.

At the heart of the Bee Mobile Unit is a mobile STEM laboratory, providing students with hands-on experiences and innovative learning opportunities. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, the mobile lab serves as a gateway to explore the wonders of beekeeping and environmental science. Additionally, the mobile unit includes the "Beekeeping In A Box" program, facilitating the integration of beekeeping education into school curriculums and empowering students to take action in their communities.

The Bee Mobile Unit is a catalyst for change, empowering schools and communities to revitalize their landscapes and embrace sustainable practices. Driven by collaborative efforts between educators, students, and local communities, this initiative aims to transcend cultural disparities and create equal opportunities for all students.

By embracing the indigenous ways of knowing and incorporating aboriginal wisdom into the educational journey, the Bee Mobile Unit cultivates a sense of awe and reverence for the natural world. Through this transformative experience, students become guardians of our fragile environment, equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to create a brighter future for generations to come.

We invite partners and supporters who share our vision to join us on this extraordinary journey towards ecological renewal. Together, we can foster a deep connection with the land, instill a sense of responsibility, and empower communities to flourish as we embrace the wisdom of our indigenous roots.

With the Bee Mobile Unit as our guiding light, we embark on a sacred mission to reforest and revitalize our lands, one bee at a time. Join us in this momentous endeavor as we create a legacy of stewardship and leave a lasting impact on our planet for future generations.

Contacts

info@unitedwestem.org

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