Bee Camp
Beekeeping Training Camp
June 1- July 18
Our Beekeeping Training Camp is a 6-week immersive beekeeping experience designed for individuals that are new to beekeeping or have had bees less than 5 years and live in Northern climates.
The course consists of three phases that are focused on giving you a solid science-based foundation in biology and management, immersive hands on experience working live bee hives, and professional consulting to help you as you start on your beekeeping adventure.
COST: $599/PERSON or $999/2 people (a $200 discount)
INCLUDES:
19+ HRS OF ONLINE EDUCATION
24 HRS HANDS-ON EDUCATION
View full details and schedule here
Course Overview
Drone Phase (Online): June 1-July 6, 2025. You will receive the full Beekeeping Above the 45th Parallel Course which is a self paced online education course. The course includes 19+ hrs of lectures, instructional videos, and handouts.
Worker Phase (In person): July 7-10, 2025. 24 hrs of intensive hands-on instruction over 4 days at Bee Wise Farms in Newberry, MI. You will work live colonies each day to hone your hive handling, inspection, and management skills.
Queen Phase (Online): July 14-18, 2025. A 1-hour one-on-one virtual consultation with Bee Wise Farms. In this consultation we will discuss your goals and plan for your beekeeping adventure and will provide you with expert advice.