Busy bees
JK to Grade 4 (Ontario)
Preschool to Elementary cycle 2 (Quebec)
$10 per student
90 minutes
Dates offered: September 24, 2025 to June 12, 2026
Max. group size: 29
Discover how bees make honey from farm to table, their role as pollinators and the role of the beekeeper. Students explore the inner workings of the hive by learning the lifecycle of bees, handling beekeeping tools, and putting together an empty beehive. This program encourages teamwork and problem solving as students complete a bee challenge. The program would not be complete without everyone getting to taste a spoonful of honey.
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Lesson plan
Consult this lesson plan for ideas to extend the learning—and the fun!
Curriculum links
Kindergarten
- Problem solving and innovating
Grade 1
- Science and technology
- Life systems
- Relating science and technology to our changing world
- Exploring and understanding concepts
- Life systems
Grade 2
- Science and technology
- Life systems
- Relating science and technology to our changing world
- Exploring and understanding concepts
- Life systems
Grade 3
- Science and technology
- Life systems
- Relating science and technology to our changing world
- Exploring and understanding concepts
- Life systems
Grade 4
- Science and technology
- Life systems
- Exploring and understanding concepts
- Life systems
Preschool
- Cognitive development:
- Thinking skills
- Physical and motor development
- Motor skills
- Healthy lifestyle habits
Elementary cycle 1
- Mathematics, science and technology: Science and technology
- Living things
- Matter
- Systems and interaction
- Appropriate language
- Living things
Elementary cycle 2
- Mathematics, science and technology: Science and technology
- Living things
- Matter
- Systems and interaction
- Appropriate language
- Living things
Fees
$10 per student, up to a maximum of 29 students. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.
*Program includes free admission for the teacher as well as up to a maximum of 7 other adults. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 6 students. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.
Complimentary or discounted admission, as well as passes and memberships are not applicable to group visits.
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.
You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
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