You’re acing school.
You’re failing at home.
Not anymore.
A peer-run program where upper schoolers teach middle schoolers the practical stuff that actually matters. Real chores. Done right. One morning.
9 AM–1 PM
Home Skills
Small group
middle school
no add-ons
supervised
By students. For students.
Actually useful.
You know that moment when your parents ask you to do something around the house and you just… quietly Google it first? Yeah. This fixes that.
The first session is Home Skills. Four hours. Seven chores. You walk in not knowing. You walk out knowing. No lecture, no worksheet — just doing the real thing with someone walking you through every step.
Printed cheat sheet
Every skill and pro tip on one sheet. Not a worksheet — a real guide you’ll keep.
Certificate of completion
A record of 7 real chores mastered. Something to actually hang up.
Camp Passport stamp
Each session adds a stamp. More skills sessions coming — collect them all.
I would never say this to his face. But fine — it was actually kind of useful. I didn’t know like half of this stuff. Neither does anyone in my grade. Don’t repeat that. Especially not to him.
Gia G., 7th Grade · Sai’s younger sister · reluctant attendee
✦ She made us promise not to show this to Sai.
7 chores. One morning.
Making your bed
The right sequence — fitted sheet, flat, duvet, pillowcases. Plus why this 3-minute habit changes how your whole morning feels.
Laundry, all 3 stages
Sort → wash → dry → fold. Settings, detergent amounts, what to air-dry, and the fitted sheet fold. (Yes, it can be done neatly.)
Dishwasher done right
Top rack vs. bottom, which direction to face things, and what never goes in. It’s a longer list than you think.
Vacuuming & floors
Overlapping strokes, right attachments, canister maintenance. Speed is the enemy. Slow down and do it once.
Countertop cleaning
Spray → wait 30 seconds → wipe. The dwell time kills germs. Most people skip it. Baking soda for the stuck stuff.
Trash vs. recycling
The greasy pizza box debate, settled. What you can and can’t recycle, and how to replace a bag correctly.
Ironing without disasters
Heat settings by fabric. What never gets ironed directly. How to iron a collar. Safety always first.
Take-home cheat sheet
Every skill, rule, and pro tip printed on one sheet. Not a worksheet. A real guide you’ll actually use.
The Biggest Mistake Wall
Everyone writes their funniest chore fail on the whiteboard. Instructor goes first. Zero judgment. Always the best part.
Welcome + The Biggest Mistake Wall
Everyone writes their funniest chore fail. Instructor goes first. The right vibe from minute one.
20 minMaking your bed + Laundry Part 1
Bed-making walkthrough and practice. Sort, load the washer, press start. The machine runs while you move on.
45 minDishwasher + Trash & Recycling Challenge
Load the dishwasher in pairs. Then: real items at stations — trash or recycle? Answers revealed. Replace a trash bag.
40 minBreak + Biggest Mistake Wall reveal
Snack break. Instructor reacts to the funniest fails. Check the laundry — it should be almost done.
15 minVacuuming · Counter cleaning · Laundry to dryer
Correct vacuum technique. Counter cleaning competition — who gets theirs cleanest? Move laundry to dryer, check the lint trap.
45 minIroning · Fold & hang · Thank You Cards
Iron by fabric type. Fold and hang everything — including the fitted sheet challenge. Write: “The most useful thing I learned today was ___.”
35 minWrap-up + cheat sheet + certificate + Parent Demo
Top 5 mistakes reviewed. Cheat sheet and certificate handed out. Parents welcome in for a 5-min live demo.
10 minGroup lunch
Bring your own lunch and snacks. Everyone eats together. Depart by 1:00 PM.
Until 1 PMThe full address is emailed to registered participants only — kept off the public page for privacy and safety.
Sai Gulati
Rising 11th Grade · Life Skills Camp Founder & Lead Instructor
Sai started this because he noticed something nobody talks about. Nearly every student his age — himself included — had never actually been taught how to do basic life stuff. Not because they weren’t capable. Because nobody showed them.
“I started this because I realized I had no idea how to do any of this stuff either. I was a solid student and completely clueless at home. Figured I wasn’t the only one.”
— Sai Gulati, FounderHe built the curriculum from scratch, ran a pilot, and refined every activity based on what actually worked. He teaches the way you’d actually want to be taught — straight to the point, honest, no attitude, and genuinely fun. He earns SSSAS community service hours for every session he runs.
Made for everyone in the room
You’re the right fit if…
You’ve ever Googled how to do a chore before doing it.
You’ve re-done something three times and it still looked wrong.
You want to stop asking and just know.
You’re in grades 6–8 and you’d rather do something real.
That’s literally everyone who shows up. You’ll fit right in.
Reserve your spot →This is right if…
Teach. Lead. Earn service hours.
SSSAS upper school students (grades 9–12) can join as volunteer instructors. Build real teaching experience, earn official community service hours, and have something genuinely interesting on your college application.
Grades 9–12 · Application required · SSSAS service hours
Apply to volunteer →Upper and middle school, working together
Real leadership development
Upper school instructors build teaching skills and earn service hours running a real program — not busywork.
Cross-grade community
Upper and middle schoolers connecting in a structured, meaningful way builds lasting school culture.
Whole-student education
Life skills appear in nearly every college’s well-rounded student criteria. Something genuinely distinctive to point to.
Pay once. Brag forever.
One price. No surprises. Everything below is included.
Home Skills · Session 1
🏠 Home Skills
$129
per student
Everything included. No add-ons.
What’s included
Only 10 spots · Closes when full
Questions? lifeskillscamp26@gmail.com
More sessions coming soon.
Tell us which topics interest you — it shapes what we launch next.
Cooking Basics
Knife skills, stovetop, two real recipes. Cook it, eat it for lunch.
I’m interested →Money Basics
Budgeting, compound interest, how to calculate a tip instantly.
I’m interested →Outdoor Skills
Navigation, knots, shelter, fire safety. Get outside, get confident.
I’m interested →Get notified when new sessions launch
Tell us which topics interest you and we’ll email you the moment registration opens.
Notify me about future sessions →Quick answers
Liability Waiver & Medical Release
Please read carefully before completing your registration. By submitting payment you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to all terms below. This agreement is entered into voluntarily and is legally binding.
For the purposes of this agreement, “Released Parties” means Life Skills Camp, its founder, organizers, volunteer instructors, staff, agents, the owners and occupants of the session venue, all members of the hosting household, and each of their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. “Parent” means the parent or legal guardian completing payment. “Participant” means the registered minor. By completing payment, Parent agrees to all of the following on behalf of themselves and the Participant:
Acknowledgment of Activities
Parent understands that Life Skills Camp sessions involve hands-on household activities including, but not limited to, operation of washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, irons, vacuum cleaners, and the use of cleaning products and chemicals. Parent acknowledges that these activities carry inherent risks of injury.
Assumption of Risk
Parent knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks — known and unknown — associated with the Participant’s attendance at and participation in Life Skills Camp sessions, including but not limited to physical injury, illness, property damage, or any other harm arising directly or indirectly from participation in program activities, travel to or from the session venue, or presence on the session premises.
Release of All Claims
In consideration of the Participant’s admission to and participation in Life Skills Camp, Parent, on behalf of themselves, the Participant, and their respective heirs and legal representatives, hereby fully and irrevocably releases, waives, and discharges the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action, or suits of any kind — whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated — arising from or related to the Participant’s participation in Life Skills Camp, including any claims arising from the negligence of the Released Parties.
Indemnification
Parent agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) brought by or on behalf of the Participant or any third party arising from the Participant’s participation in Life Skills Camp.
Supervision Acknowledgment
Parent acknowledges that a responsible adult will be present at all sessions. Parent further understands that the program takes place at a private residential property in Alexandria, Virginia, and that the venue is a private home — not a licensed childcare or recreational facility.
Voluntary Participation
Parent confirms that participation is entirely voluntary and that neither Parent nor the Participant has been coerced or pressured into registering for or attending Life Skills Camp.
Authority to Execute
Parent represents and warrants that they are the legal parent or guardian of the Participant, that they have full legal authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the Participant, and that the Participant is a minor under the age of 18.
Binding Effect
This agreement is binding upon Parent, the Participant, and their respective heirs and legal representatives. It shall remain in full force and effect for all Life Skills Camp sessions attended by the Participant.
Severability
If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Accuracy of Medical Information
Parent represents and warrants that all medical information provided during registration — including allergies, medical conditions, medications, and physical limitations — is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. Parent agrees to notify Life Skills Camp of any changes to the Participant’s health status prior to the session date by emailing lifeskillscamp26@gmail.com.
First Aid Authorization
Parent authorizes any staff member, instructor, or supervising adult associated with Life Skills Camp to administer or arrange for the administration of basic first aid to the Participant in the event of a minor injury or illness during the session.
Emergency Medical Authorization
In the event of a medical emergency in which Parent or the designated emergency contact cannot be reached in a timely manner, Parent hereby authorizes Life Skills Camp staff and/or the supervising adult to: (a) contact emergency medical services (911); (b) consent to emergency medical examination, treatment, and procedures on behalf of the Participant; and (c) authorize transportation of the Participant to the nearest appropriate medical facility. Parent agrees to bear all costs associated with such emergency treatment and transportation.
Emergency Contact
Parent has provided a valid secondary emergency contact during registration. Parent confirms this person is aware of their designation, is authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Participant if Parent cannot be reached, and will be reachable on the day of the session.
Good-Faith Medical Response
Parent agrees that the Released Parties shall not be liable for any actions taken in good faith in response to a medical emergency involving the Participant, including any decisions made while unable to reach Parent or the emergency contact.
Parent grants Life Skills Camp and its representatives an irrevocable, royalty-free license to photograph, film, and record the Participant during sessions and to use such images and recordings for any promotional, educational, or marketing purpose, including but not limited to the Life Skills Camp website, social media accounts, and print materials. If Parent does not consent to this release, they must notify Life Skills Camp in writing at lifeskillscamp26@gmail.com prior to the session date. Opting out will not affect the Participant’s registration or participation in any way.
Note: This waiver is entered into by completing payment on the registration page and is legally binding upon submission. These terms apply to all Life Skills Camp sessions attended by the registered Participant. This document does not constitute legal advice — participants are encouraged to seek independent counsel if needed. Questions? Email lifeskillscamp26@gmail.com before registering.