Family Consumer Science Team

Learn important life skills and build team spirit!

The Family Consumer Science (or FCS) team is open to all 4-H members. You do NOT have to be enrolled in a Family Consumer Science project to join the team. 

Team members learn important life skills, including: 

• Various tools & items you may use in a home:
  • Food preparation
    • Nutritional facts
    • Spices
    • Cooking utensils
  • Home improvement & design
    • Flooring materials
    • Window treatments
    • Fabrics
    • Home repair tools
  • Clothing options
    • Fabric types
    • Accessories
  • Other consumer items
    • Bikes
    • Luggage
    • Smoothies
  • How to apply their knowledge in a variety of situations

Members can participate in a variety of fun competitions, including:

• FSC Bowl
• FSC Skill-a-thon
• Consumer Decision Making

Senior 4-H members can qualify for the FCS classic, a national competition held each year in Denver, CO in January. 

Want to learn more?

Contact the FCS team leader, Kara Rudnick.