Welcome to
 Bees On The Bay

• Available to Kindergarten to Grade 3 classes in Grey-Bruce County (Ontario)

• Our main "Itty-Bitty Beekeepers" workshop is structured for a group of up to 50 students*

• Adding extra groups of up to 50 students is feasible when added on the same day as the initial, main workshop (details outlined under COSTS)

• Main workshop length: 1 hour

• Choose from an AM or a PM time slot

• 2025-26 school year availablity 
  • MAY* and JUNE, 2026

• 2026-27 school year availability:
  • SEPTEMBER and early OCTOBER, 2026
  • APRIL*, MAY* and JUNE, 2027
  • *live bees are unfortunately "seasonally unavailable" for April, and some May workshops.

• The life cycle of the honeybee

• A honeybee's anatomy

• Hive facts and how bees influence the success and growth of the hive

• The differences between queen, drone and worker bees

• How bees and other pollinators are keystone species in our ecosystems

• Are hornets and wasps, bees?

• The taste of honey!

• What factors influence a honey's colour and flavour?

• First, students will enjoy an engaging story, action song and an interactive visual presentation, as well as some time for Q & A

• Then, participants will try on an "itty-bitty" bee suit with gloves, sample fresh honey (supervised) and ~ when in season ~ observe live bees in a safe, "peek-a-bee" box!

• ALL STUDENTS involved will receive a COLOURING PAGE and a fun "bee" STICKER to take home! 

• If you wish to EXTEND the learning to touch on more specific expectations like visual art or math, or just add more fun, then perhaps you would like to incorporate "ADD-ON" centres! (more details below) 

• MAIN, one hour WORKSHOP for groups of up to 50 students: $195

• Each additional hour for groups of up to 50 students: $100

• "ADD-ON" centres: $15

• Extend your workshop with extra hands-on learning centres to allow for deeper learning & longer engagement! 

• 'Bee related' centres can include:

• an art activity/craft
• a search & find activity using realistic hive frames
• a grade level reading-writing activity
• a 2-D shape/patterning activity
• and more!

• More details upon request

The fine print:

• It is helpful for classroom teachers to have tables available for use, in order to run learning centres and activities as designed.
• A larger, "carpet" area is also advisable so students can gather for the group presentation.
• When booking, it will also be discussed if there is a usable data projector in the presentation area.
• Extra "hands" will be required for at least three learning centres following the presentation (i.e., teachers, EA's, parents)
• If there are any children in your group with known allergies to honey, we will discuss measures to have him/her abstain from this particular activity. 
• If a child has a known bee allergy (i.e., registered with the school office and Epi-Pen on site), we will discuss the potential necessity of excluding the "peek-a-bee" box from the workshop.
• If you plan for a workshop that extends beyond the standard 30 student limit, an alternative location will likely be required (i.e., library)
• Live bees are an exciting addition to the workshop, but, if a frame of live bees cannot be secured due to seasonal availability, we will advise ahead of time as this could impact your choice of workshop date.