Family and Consumer Sciences projects help youth develop practical skills for making
informed decisions and confident choices in everyday life. Participants explore topics
related to clothing and textiles, home environments, child care, and family life while
learning how these skills can be applied at home and in their communities.
Projects encourage youth to develop creativity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving
skills through activities such as sewing, quilting, interior design, and caring for
children. Participants learn to plan and complete projects, evaluate their choices,
and apply what they learn to real-life situations.
Project list
Babysitting
Build skills in child care, safety, communication, nutrition, and handling emergencies
while learning to become a responsible and trustworthy babysitter.
Family Adventures
Strengthen family connections through activities focused on cooking, outdoor adventures,
storytelling, safety, volunteering, and spending time together.
Interior Design
Develop your design skills while learning to plan spaces, select colors and furnishings,
add personality, and create healthy and energy-efficient homes.
Sewing and Textiles
Develop sewing and textile skills through hands-on projects while exploring techniques
such as garment construction, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and clothing design.
Quilting
Learn quilting, piecing, fabric selection, cutting, stitching, and finishing techniques
while creating quilted, appliquéd, or patchworked projects.
