Homeschool Bee Program
A fun, hands-on learning adventure for homeschoolers (Ages 5–12)
Give your homeschoolers a learning experience they’ll never forget, one filled with real bees, real honey, and real-world learning in nature.
The Werombee Hive Homeschool Bee Program is a 2.5–3 hour immersive workshop where children step into the world of bees, sustainability, food production and pollination on our working farm in Theresa Park.
Designed specifically for home-educated students, this program supports learning through curiosity, observation, and hands-on discovery, making it ideal for children aged 5–12. It is aligned to the NSW Science & Technology K–6 Syllabus, Geography K–6, and sustainability outcomes.
What Children Will Experience
With guidance from our resident beekeeper Stu The Werombee Man, children will:
Suit up like a real beekeeper in child-sized protective gear
Explore a live hive safely, in small groups
Meet the queen, workers, and drones and learn their roles
Try their hand at using the smoker
Taste fresh honey straight from the frame
See real pollen, brood, beeswax and honey-making up close
Activities through a Student Learning Journal linked to the NSW Science & Technology K-6 Syllabus
What is Included
Children will rotate through three engaging stations, each linked to NSW Curriculum outcomes:
Hive Exploration Station – “Life Inside the Hive”
Students observe a working hive and identify the queen, workers and drones. They explore bee behaviour, life cycles, pollination, and communication (including pheromones and the “waggle dance”).
Bees, Honey & Beeswax Student Learning Journal Station – “From Flower to Food”
Students investigate how honey is made, touch and smell real beeswax, and explore the role of nectar, pollen, enzymes and comb. Includes honey tasting and sustainability discussions on how bees support our food system. To reinforce learning, each child completes journal activities throughout the session. These are aligned to outcomes in the NSW Science & Technology K–6 Syllabus, such as:
ST1-4LW-S / ST2-4LW-S – describing life cycles and needs of living things
STe-2DP-T / ST3-2DP-T – exploring materials and sustainable use
GE1-1 & GE2-1 – caring for environments and understanding our connection to them
These journal tasks help children connect science concepts to real-world learning, supporting homeschool records and portfolios.
Hands-On Making Station – “Beeswax in Our World”
Students make and take home a beeswax candle, learning how beeswax is produced, harvested and used. This station supports creativity, material exploration and fine motor skills.
Every child receives a Junior Beekeeper Certificate and takes home their handmade item.
Program Duration
2.5–3 hours, dependent on group size and hive activity on the day.
Group Size & Age
Ideal for up to 6 children in a group (ages 5–12)
Option to extend to maximum 8 children on request
Parents attend free as supervisors
Learning Themes
By the end of the session, students will understand:
What bees are and why they matter
Roles in the hive (queen, workers, drones)
Pollination and food production
Bee communication and behaviour
How honey is made (flower → hive → jar)
Sustainable, bee-friendly human actions
This program supports learning in:
Science | Sustainability | Nature Studies | Environmental Awareness | Agricultural Education
Pricing
Base Package — $55.00 per child (4-6 children per group)
We offer a 15% discount if you are booking family siblings. Please email hello@thewerombeehive.net to obtain a discount code.
How to Book
Our next dates for the 2026 Homeschool Bee Program is :
Wednesday 25th March 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 11th April 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday 16th April 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
BOOKED OUT - Friday 22nd May 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - Booked Out
(Please note: this date is currently reserved for Cheddars excursions group and is booked out.)
Tuesday 16th June 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday 9th July 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday 17th August 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday 24th September 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday 21st October 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
For these dates to go ahead we need at least 10 student registrations to make the program viable. If you don’t have a full group, that’s no problem, we can coordinate numbers on our end to make up a group. Once numbers are confirmed, we will send your booking confirmation, event details and info pack.
If these dates do not suit please connect with us so we can accommodate you. We need 10 students registered to make a session viable
* Bee experiences are weather dependent.
Weather & Bee Welfare Clause
Bee experiences are subject to weather conditions on the day.
For safety and bee welfare reasons, hives will only be opened in suitable warm, calm weather. If conditions are cool, windy, rainy, or otherwise unsuitable, the experience will be adapted to a non-hive opening format, including close-up observation from outside the hive, bee education, honey tasting, and hands-on activities.
This is not considered a cancellation but a modification of the experience in line with safety and animal welfare obligations.
Where conditions are unsuitable for any outdoor bee activity, bookings may be rescheduled by mutual agreement.
What to Bring?
Closed-toe shoes or gumboots
Sun-safe clothing
Water bottle
A curious mind!
(Full protective suits are provided.)
Where are we located?
The Werombee Hive
1170 Werombi Road, Theresa Park NSW
