YEP

To advance the LCBA’s mission of educating the public about the value of honeybees and the impact honeybees have on our world, the Association sponsors a Youth Education Program.

Selection Criteria and Process for the LCBA Youth Education Program:

1.  Students must be between the ages of 11 and 18.
2.  A program application and questionnaire must be submitted along with supporting documents.                                                                                                                                                        
3.  A selection committee will consider each application and interview the students and the students’ parents or guardian for the program.
4.  The student will learn about beekeeping equipment and managing a beehive.   LCBA will provide the opportunity to students to work with an experienced beekeeper on the following activities (but not limited to):  Installing bees in a hive; feeding bees; inspecting hives; disease management; extracting honey; winter preparation. 
5. After completing one year of the program the student will be eligible to apply for a sponsorship that would provide: a Beginner Beekeeper’s Kit (see appendix), a package of bees and will be featured on LCBA’s face book page.
6. After completing the second year of the program the student will be presented with a plaque and will be featured on LCBA’s face book page.

Submit the completed application to: 

LCBA, C/O Marilyn, PO Box 144, Lagrange, OH  44050

Or

Attach completed application to our Contact Us 

Submit Application by February 28, 2025