Beginning Beekeeping Camp
| Dates | To be announced for 2026! |
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| Location | Missoula, Montana |
Course Description
Designed for new and aspiring beekeepers, this hands-on camp goes beyond the basics to build real-world beekeeping skills. Over two days, participants will dive into colony dynamics, queen introduction techniques, and effective hive management through expert-led instruction and immersive labs. Unique to this program are interactive challenges like the Hive Puzzle Lab, where students tackle real beekeeping scenarios to sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With a strong focus on practical experience, freestyle colony manipulation, and varroa mite management, this camp equips students with the confidence and knowledge to start their beekeeping journey successfully.
There is no formal prerequisite to attend this short course. To gain the most benefit from the course, students should possess an interest in beekeeping or perhaps have started to keep bees. This short course is not required for the Master Beekeeping Certificate Program, nor can it be used toward the requirements for the Certificate completion.
Participants are responsible for all transportation and lodging. If you do not own a bee suit, a limited number are available to borrow. A detailed schedule and list of necessary items will be provided to registrants closer to the event.
Course Policies
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Beekeeping courses are dependent upon a minimum number of registered students to run. If the minimum enrollment is not met, the course will be cancelled and registrants fully refunded. Courses are limited to a maximum enrollment with registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a course is full, students will be added to a waitlist and notified if an opening becomes available.
Registration fees vary by course and full payment is required at the time of registration. If your payment is not received by one week before the course start date, you will be dropped from the course.
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Students will receive full refunds for cancellations received up to one week before the course start date. To cancel a course, students should call Student Support Services, (406) 243-6495.
Refunds are generally not provided for cancellations received after a course begins. Please note the University of Montana requires a "Substitute W-9 Form" in order to process refunds for payments made by check. The "Substitute W-9" form requires the student’s Social Security Number.
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UM will provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To request an accommodation, students should contact Student Support Services, (406) 243-6495, at least two weeks before a course starts.