Sports & Movement
Throwing, catching, kicking, teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence-building through play.
The First Pilot
Starting small and building it right.
The first Life Skills Garage pilot will focus on a small group in the Ames area, age-appropriate instruction and a few foundational activities.
Planned Program Areas
Skills that create confidence and connection.
Programs will expand only as community interest, qualified instructors, safe locations and insurance allow.
Bikes & Hand Tools
Bicycle safety, fixing a flat, measuring, identifying tools and completing a simple beginner project.
Home & Outdoor Skills
Basic yard responsibility, planting, outdoor cleanup and everyday tasks matched to each participant’s age.
Confidence & Connection
Communication, patience, asking for help, solving problems and learning how to try again.
Looking ahead
Adult one-on-one instruction, vehicle basics, home maintenance, small-engine skills and properly insured dirt-bike or ATV instruction are part of the longer-term vision—not opening-day promises.