EAS 2023 Children's Program

Please join us for the annual Eastern Apicultural Society Children’s Program on Thursday, August 3rd! The program will be set up with an array of activity and learning stations set up throughout the room. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of crafts, games, lessons and more. Whatever your child likes to do, there is sure to be something for them, as well as the chance to try something new! With opportunities to look, listen, feel, and do, kids of all ages (and the parents/guardians who come with them) will walk away having had an in depth exposure to the world of bees and beekeeping. Up to four children can be registered at the same time.

Note: registration will close on June 30 so we can order supplies.

To maximize enjoyment for our young learners, there will be two sessions of the Children’s Program to allow for age-appropriate engagement. One in the morning geared to ages 4-7, and another in the afternoon geared to ages 8-12. However, even if children belong to (or are above) one of these age ranges, they can still attend and enjoy either session. Please note that this is not a drop-off program, and parents/guardians are expected to stay with their children.

This program was arranged and organized by EAS member beekeepers with a professional background in education. We will also be joined by the 2023 Massachusetts Honey Queen, Caroline Canterbury, who represents the Massachusetts Beekeepers’ Association and works to educate the public about honey bees throughout the state.The core goal of the Children’s Program is educating kids about bees, beekeeping, and their importance. Kids will be guided to think and learn about all things bees, including keeping them, caring for them, and supporting them. Activities will also explore honey, wax, pollination, and more.

Just as our honey bees have such a positive impact on our world, this program hopes to have a positive impact on its future stewards. We hope that you and the children in your life will register to join us on August 3rd!