Character Counts! partners with schools and community organizations to provide hands-on experiences that help elementary students build character, confidence, leadership, and a love of learning.
Linda Diamantopoulos
Character Counts! Program Director
Linda.Diamantopoulos@scouting.org
Phone: 831-287-2025
Helping Prepare
Young People
for Life
A Program that Builds Character
School-based sessions combine guided activities, teamwork, STEM, and reflection to help students practice empathy, respect, responsibility, and positive decision-making.
Nature-based activities encourage curiosity, resilience, environmental stewardship, and cooperation while giving students room to learn by doing.
Age-appropriate challenges help students communicate clearly, solve problems together, include others, and build confidence by leading through service.
Character in Action
Every Character Counts! experience is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create meaningful learning through hands-on activities.
Character
Students practice respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness through age-appropriate activities, reflection, and positive choices.
Leadership
Team challenges and service projects help students communicate clearly, include others, solve problems, and lead with confidence.
Outdoor Learning
Guided outdoor experiences spark curiosity, strengthen teamwork, and build appreciation for nature and environmental stewardship.
STEM & Problem Solving
Hands-on projects invite students to ask questions, test ideas, and work together to solve real-world challenges.
Bring Character Counts! to Your School
Help students build confidence, character, and leadership through engaging, hands-on experiences. Contact us to explore a program for your school or support this work with a donation.
Linda Diamantopoulos
Character Counts! Program Director
Linda.Diamantopoulos@scouting.org
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