Ames & Central Iowa
A place to learn, belong and build confidence.
Life Skills Garage is developing hands-on programs where children, families and adults can learn practical skills alongside patient, encouraging mentors.
01 Learn by doing
02 Grow through encouragement
03 Turn mistakes into lessons
04 Make second chances count
What We Are Building
Practical skills are only the beginning.
Life Skills Garage uses safe, supportive, hands-on learning to build ability, confidence, character and stronger relationships.
A repaired bicycle, a completed project or a new athletic skill can teach patience, communication, responsibility, problem-solving and the belief that progress is possible.
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Learn what we stand for and how you can help.
Our Mission
See the values behind every lesson and how hands-on learning builds confidence.
Read the mission → 02The Pilot
Explore the first program areas and the careful, small-scale plan for launching.
View the pilot → 03Safety
Review the standards that will guide instruction, supervision and activities.
See our standards → 29Our Story
Learn about second chances, the founder’s journey and the brother whose mission continues.
Read our story →Build It With Us
A community project needs a community behind it.
Families, instructors, businesses and community organizations can all help shape the first pilot.