Requirement 4
Requirement
Family Life
Building Your Own Project
With the approval of your parent or guardian and your counselor, decide on and carry out an individual project that you would do around the home that would benefit your family. After completion, discuss the objective or goal and the results of the project with your family and then your counselor.
Building Your Own Project
In addition to your regular duties, you can do many other things around the home that would benefit your family. Take some time to think about what projects need to be done and which one you could do. You might ask other family members to give you some suggestions.
1
Know Your Goal
Define the purpose of your project and how this project will benefit your entire family.
Tip: Pick a project that you care about to stay motivated.
2
Do Research
Ask your family about their current needs for the home to find a meaningful project.
3
Set Your Plan
Finalize your plan by estimating the project’s duration and evaluating its potential costs.
4
Get Permission
Check with the family members to make sure your project is approved.
Tip: Be sure to ask for permission before buying supplies and do so early to avoid any delays.
5
Gather Supplies
Organize a list and collect everything you’ll need before starting. Get to work!
Helpful Tips
See how this teen developed an impactful home project!
Take photos or short videos of your progress.
(Optional but fun for sharing with your counselor or troop)
Complete a reflection journal:
- What was the goal of your project?
- What challenges did you face?
- How did your project help your family?
- What did you learn about responsibility and teamwork?
Now that you know how to carry out an individual project at home
Find out how to plan and carry out a family project around the home
