FCS Base Camp — June 22-27, 2025
Formerly Textiles Base Camp and Culinary Base Camp
FCS Teacher Professional Development Workshops
- Two days of apparel, textiles and design
- One day of early childhood development
- Two days of food, nutrition and culinary
Plan to attend one, two or all three options
Join the University of Idaho Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty for a five-day summer workshop from June 22-27. This summer “camp” will feature professional development in 1) apparel, textiles and design; 2) early childhood development; and 3) food, nutrition and culinary topics. The workshops will be taught in person in the Niccolls Building on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow. There will be registration options to attend one, two or all three sections.
- Two credits of professional development (PD) will be available for participants.
- Space is available for 20 participants.
- Watch for additional details in December and January. Registration will open in February.
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Draft Agenda
Subject to change; times to be determined
Sunday, June 22, 6-8 p.m. — Welcome Event
- Arrive on the University of Idaho campus and get to know your fellow “campers” at this evening networking social.
Monday & Tuesday, June 23-24 — Apparel, Textiles & Design
Draft Workshop Topics
- Current Events and Issues in Apparel and Textiles
A series of presentations covering topics such as specific happenings in sustainability, workforce needs in Idaho related to apparel and textiles, opportunities, events and resources. - Learning Adobe Illustrator
Learn the basics of industry-standard software Adobe Illustrator. - Smash and Steam
This workshop covers sustainable earth friendly fabric dyeing techniques. We will use household or organic materials to alter the color or create patterns on fabrics. The use of mordants and plant materials can be a fun application of science for students. - Zero Waste Garment
Take your Zero Waste experience to the next level. Learn to pattern and construct a garment without creating any fabric scrap waste.
Wednesday, June 25 — Early Childhood Development
Draft Workshop Topics
- Process vs Product: Fostering Creativity in Young Children’s Development
- Six Principles of Feeding Young Children in Early Childhood Programs
- Supporting Healthy Attachment in Infants and Toddlers
- Brain Architecture
- Introduction to Montessori method in Early Childhood Field
- Inclusive early childhood programs
Thursday & Friday, June 26-27 — Food, Nutrition and Culinary
- Featuring Build FCS Baking: Home to Careers with guest instructor Sharon Davis from the Home Baking Association, sponsored by Idaho Wheat.
Draft Workshop Topics
- A Baker’s Dozen lab curriculum and resources
- The FCS Baking Bridge, Home to Careers
- Baking Best Practices- Home and Career
- Consumer Science- Baking Ingredient Trends, Activities, Resources
- Baking for Early Childhood Programs
- Field to Oven: Idaho Wheat in the Market
- Baking and Milling Careers
- Baking Labs, Product Demos and Sensory Analysis
- Pita Flat Bread (Quick fermentation)
- English Muffin Bread Flour Variation Baking Science
- Potato Refrigerator Dough
- Artisan Focaccia (Long Fermentation)
- 3-2-1 Pastry (Baking Science, Fat Variation)
- Cracker and Cookie Science: Ingredient Functions, Variations
- Baking Cocoas, Chocolate and Vanilla
Saturday, June 28 — Optional Follow-up Session
Stay one more day and join us Saturday morning in downtown Moscow to debrief over coffee and explore the local farmer’s market.