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Read more about the article Fall is here…and so are College Days!

Fall is here…and so are College Days!

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  • Post published:September 17, 2014
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As our program team closed out the 2014 summer camp season, we quickly jumped into our fall season, which means events like our College Experience Days.CRSF College Experience Day provide…

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Read more about the article Icebreakers: Ball Toss Race

Icebreakers: Ball Toss Race

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  • Post published:September 10, 2014
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Group size: 5-50Length of Activity: 5-10 minutesGoal: To combine physical and verbal skills to enhance awareness, and learn everyone’s nameEquipment Needed: 2-4 balls (appropriate size for throwing & catching)Before you Start:Have…

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Read more about the article Icebreakers: Behind the Curtain

Icebreakers: Behind the Curtain

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  • Post published:September 4, 2014
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It's that time of year...back to school, new fall programs, meeting new people and making new friends.  Here's an icebreaker you can use with new groups:Behind the CurtainGroup Size: 10-20Length…

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Read more about the article #CRSFCamp: Last Hurrah

#CRSFCamp: Last Hurrah

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  • Post published:August 27, 2014
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This is the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s last week of summer camp, and it’s the final week before the last of our kids go back to school.  But let’s not…

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Read more about the article #CRSFcamp: So much more than baseball

#CRSFcamp: So much more than baseball

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  • Post published:August 22, 2014
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Last day of @CalRipkenSrFdn #crsfcamp make it a good one! pic.twitter.com/nXVJkdqhZo— Jeffrey Breslin (@Jeff_CRSF) August 21, 2014Can't believe this week's camp is over already!  Here are some of the highlights…

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Read more about the article #CRSFcamp is back in session

#CRSFcamp is back in session

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  • Post published:August 20, 2014
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It's the second to last week of summer and the second to last #CRSFcamp of the season! On Monday, more than 200 kids joined us from across the country. They…

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Read more about the article Introducing Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: Resilience Edition

Introducing Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: Resilience Edition

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  • Post published:August 14, 2014
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It is an uncommon person who, in the face of obstacles, loss, and low expectations, still asks why not.  Why not me?  Even if I’m starting from behind, even if…

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Read more about the article First Cal, Sr. Day in the books!

First Cal, Sr. Day in the books!

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  • Post published:August 13, 2014
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High fiving someone who’s as tall as Cal Ripken, Jr. is quite the challenge, but these uncommon kids just asked, “Why not?”  On August 11th, we opened our 25th Youth…

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Read more about the article LIVE chat with Cal and Bill Ripken on #CalSrDay, Aug. 11

LIVE chat with Cal and Bill Ripken on #CalSrDay, Aug. 11

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  • Post published:August 6, 2014
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We are excited for the first Cal, Sr. Day on August 11!  Many of you have already shared your fun plans for celebrating Cal Ripken, Sr. in your community, and…

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Read more about the article Icebreakers: Balloon Game

Icebreakers: Balloon Game

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  • Post published:August 6, 2014
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This August, we have some reinforcements in the form of AmeriCorps NCCC members!  A little more on that later, but they shared some fun icebreakers and other activities with us…

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