You Can Change the World

Kids Growing Strong^TMbelieves that an important part of a child’s growth and motivation lies in contributing to the greater good, being part of something greater than themselves. While “changing the world” and making it a better place often calls to mind images of great leaders and extraordinary people, there is plenty of need for less lofty acts that create small measures of happiness in the lives of those around us. Little gestures can create or strengthen our sense of community and of shared humanity, lightening our burdens for just a moment and give us something to smile about. And that’s no small matter.

Character Counts

A person’s "character" is the summation of his or her habits, attitudes and attributes. Because those qualities are learned, they can also be purposefully taught. And they should be — because good character doesn’t happen automatically, and it’s too important to be left to chance. The effectiveness and well-being of individuals, their organizations and their society depend on it.*
- Character Counts, The Josephson Institute

Kids Growing Strong^TM is part of the Character Counts Coalition^TMFor more about character, visit The Character Counts website.

"Roots"

We aim to help children develop a knowledge base that will enable them to build confidence in themselves and learn how to become contributing members of their communities. We believe there is a truly a disconnect between children and the “real” world. By removing children physically and spiritually from the natural world. It diminishes their practical understanding of nature along with their dependency. This program allows children to get back to their “roots” and helps children connect with nature, in all of its beauty, complexity and fragility, contributes greatly to their creative, intellectual and emotional development.