New SC 4-H Program Teaches Youth About Beekeeping

Pictured: Honey Bee (Via Wikimedia Commons)

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–SC 4-H is launching a new project for youth interested in learning more about a very important pollinator.

The 2017 Honey Bee Project is an independent study project that engages youth ages 5-18 in the active role of beekeeping, learning basics of entomology and gaining an appreciation for the role of pollinators in our world.

Youth will be expected to set goals, learn and document new skills, educate others, keep records and become good environmental stewards. Youth do not have to own bees to participate but will need to work with someone who is knowledgeable about managing bees. ( Interested adults are needed to assist, mentor, provide access to hives, etc. in order for youth to “bee” successful.)

The project runs from February – August 2017. The judging of a final project will be divided into three age groups: Cloverbud – 5 to 8 years of age, Junior – 9 to 13 years of age, and Senior – 14 to 18 years of age. The cost is $40 for current 4-H members and $50 for non-members. Register online at

The cost is $40 for current 4-H members and $50 for non-members. Register online at

For more information about this project, contact Dr. Ashley Burns at [email protected] . For information about local 4-H program contact Gayle Williford at 843-719-4140 or [email protected]. 4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension Service, a nationwide partnership of federal, state, and county governments, and the private sector. The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension Service, a nationwide partnership of federal, state, and county governments, and the private sector. The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.