For Ages 12-17
Have you ever wondered how honey bees defend their honey, or whether they really do dances? Wanna safely see what it looks like inside a hive, check out iddy-biddy baby bees, and observe how they keep their home cool in summer?
In this five-week course, we’ll explore the life cycles, anatomy, adaptations, and bee-haviors of honeybees. We’ll also explore the symbiotic relationships that bee keepers can foster with their honey bees. AND we'll be crafting up some amazing concoctions while exploring the steps to process the wax, honey, and propolis produced in Alice's hives.
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When
Thursdays in August 12:30pm 2:30pm
August 1st - 29th
Duration
This class will meet for 2 hours, once a week for five weeks. Parents are free to drop off students.
Location
Classes will take place at Ms. Alice’s House on Boston Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Her home is close to Montgomery College Takoma Campus and just a block away from the Silver Spring Intermediate Park. Ms. Alice’s House has a fully enclosed backyard with a further enclosed duck pen and apiary. Most of our classes will take place outside, rain or shine under a canopy.
Materials & Activities
Learning materials and supplies will be provided.- Classification
- Traits & Adaptations
- Reproduction
- Metamorphosis
- Symbiosis
- Pollination
- Biomimicry
Students will participate in Honey Bee related STEAM activities developed to sharpen their scientific processing skills.
The balance must be paid in full before the first class, unless you have made other arrangements with me.
*Flexibly Week Plans
The cost of a Flexible 4 weeks plan is $140 per child. The cost of a Flexible 3 weeks plan is $108 per child. The cost of a Flexible 2 weeks plan is $ 80 per child. The full amount for flexible weeks is due at the time of registration. PayPal: aliceLgambino@gmail.com Venmo: @Alice-Gambino*To accommodate camps and summer travel, parents may choose to purchase a registration for four, three, or two weeks of their choice for any Thursdays in August.
(If you are experiencing financial hardship, I am happy to work with you on a payment plan or reduced fee.)
Accommodations
There are restrooms available and a snack will be provided each week. Students should bring water bottles to stay hydrated. A cooling area with fans, water, and popsicles will also be available.
Health & Safety:
Hand sanitizer will be provided. Hand washing with soap and water will be encouraged after interacting with our ducks. *Masks are optional.
Emergency Medical Forms as well as food allergies will be kept on hand.
Registration is now CLOSED.
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*The optional facemask policy may change if students with compromised immune systems register.
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