Youth in Beekeeping Program

Every spring, the Pennsylvania Backyard Beekeepers Association plans on awarding a beehive setup to the winner of the "Youth in Beekeeping" essay contest.

 

While we had a great fundraiser for this program at the summer picnic, we encourage those who want to contribute towards this program to do so through the PennApic Donors form. You can select the specific area or program on the form.

 

We would love to provide more than one hive each year based on the donations to this program. Getting more youth in beekeeping is well worth the investment.


If you have any questions or suggestions, please email the Youth in Beekeeping Coordinator, Alice Hertzler, by clicking here.

2011 "Youth in Beekeeping" participants and attendees of the Spring Workshop.




2011 winner Abigail Albright and her father picking up the "Youth in Beekeeping" hive.  

The 2011 Winning Essays

(Click here)

 

 

2011 Winners:

Micah Hoffman, Dillsburg Pa.

Abigail Albright, Liverpool, Pa.

 

Both Micah and Abigail were awarded complete hives as well as a package of bees compliments of PennApic and the Pennsylvania Backyard Beekeepers Association.

 

 

 We also thank the following for submitting thoughtful and

educational essays:

 

Tobin Miller

Emma Cavalline

Matthew Beutman

Joseph Stabryla

Melissa Owens

Willow Robbins

Julie Rosenthal

Henry Balcom

 

 

 
2011 "Youth in Beekeeping" essay contest winner Micah Hoffman, with PennApic board members (L) Greg Peck, Tony Miscavige, Mike Thomas, and Micah's father Randy.

Need a handout for the contest,

click on the word doc below:
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"Youth in Beekeeping" Program


Criteria:


* Essays must be submitted and received by mail no later than March 15, 2012


* Participants must not be older than 17 years of age


* The essay is open to all subject matters concerning bees. But should include thier interests in bees, and

   any future plans in bees.


* The essay must be hand-written. Not longer than 500 words.


* You need not be present to win. Winner will be announced at the spring workshop.


* Entries must include name, age, parents name, address, phone number and email if applicable.


* Essays will be judged by the PennApic board of directors. Winners can not be a family member of any board

   members. 


* ALL Essays submitted may be used in the PennApic newsletter or website.


Entries are to be mailed to: PennApic  P.O. Box 141  Lewisbery, Pa. 17339