This week, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation welcomed over 200 kids to #CRSFcamp from Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, Minnesota, Maine, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois and—for the first time ever—Nicaragua! (Earlier this year, Scott and Brooke traveled to Nicaragua as part of a SportsUnited exchange program sponsored by the US Department of State. This week, some of the kids they met traveled to the US to join us for camp!)
They came in on Sunday, many flying in with some help from our friends at Southwest Airlines. When they arrived at camp, they were outfitted with gear from Under Armour, Marucci, and Rawlings. Plus, Walmart helped us make sure that our campers had any linens or toiletries they might need, in addition to making sure we had snacks, bottled water, sunscreen, and bug spray for everyone!
All week, we've been joined by our Badges for Baseball partners who have been coaches on the field and also brought in exciting demonstrations for our kids. Thanks to the US Marshals Service, Maryland National Guard, Montgomery County Police Department, Howard County Fire & Rescue, Maryland State Police, Cecil County Sheriff's Office, Harford County Sheriff's Office, and Baltimore County Marine Unit.
Check out some highlights below or follow #CRSFcamp updates on Twitter:
Day 1
These boys are getting uniform ready...#dacoachoutings #CRSFcamp #dacoachfitness #Liberty64 pic.twitter.com/oQKD0aNZBm
— Donte Samuel (@coachdonte) August 17, 2015
Rural students from Nicaragua spend time with #USMarshal during their exchange trip pic.twitter.com/LU8xVtdpkR
— Fabretto Foundation (@Fabretto) August 17, 2015
Great 1st day at camp so far. Now a presentation from the U.S. Marshals. Where did our camper go? #crsfcamp pic.twitter.com/C0pFSGkIrz
— Scott Swinson (@Scott_CRSF) August 17, 2015
And a few more share what we're hoping for at #CRSFcamp: pic.twitter.com/Kggdod2wlF
— Janice Chan (@Janice_CRSF) August 17, 2015
"Crab Walking" #dacoachoutings #CRSFCamp @Scott_CRSF @Brooke_CRSF @Travis_CRSF pic.twitter.com/vXK98U3Pjv
— Donte Samuel (@coachdonte) August 18, 2015
Day 2
Day 2 of #crsfcamp has officially began. Another gorgeous day at Aberdeen. pic.twitter.com/EieE4n02AS
— Scott Swinson (@Scott_CRSF) August 18, 2015
Thank you @CalRipkenSrFdn - a great supporter of Wakeman! Our members are loving camp this week! #CRSFCamp #uncommon pic.twitter.com/B2DI90GdEN
— Wakeman B&G Club (@WakemanBGC) August 18, 2015
Working on outfield drills and making some great grabs! #CRSFCamp pic.twitter.com/5Ds9WsYkfe
— Cal Ripken Sr Fdn (@CalRipkenSrFdn) August 18, 2015
K-9 Presentations are always a hit!
We just had to grab a picture of everyone at #CRSFCamp and Roscoe of @CecilSheriff! pic.twitter.com/gIxEuFhld5
— Cal Ripken Sr Fdn (@CalRipkenSrFdn) August 18, 2015
Everybody's fired up for pre-lunch relay races! #CRSFCamp pic.twitter.com/nYk2ECo6NB
— Cal Ripken Sr Fdn (@CalRipkenSrFdn) August 18, 2015
Sgt. Edwards from the @MDNG talking to one of our kids at #CRSFCamp about the importance of staying in school. pic.twitter.com/kFP8ienGMC
— Brooke Austin (@Brooke_CRSF) August 18, 2015
Time for some Giant Swing action @NORTHBAYADVNTRE! #crsfcamp pic.twitter.com/Y3urDPJoEx
— Scott Swinson (@Scott_CRSF) August 18, 2015
The famous @ChipHodges is in the house tonight at #CRSFcamp teaching the campers about the #UncommonAthlete program.
— Brooke Austin (@Brooke_CRSF) August 19, 2015
And day 3 is off to an #uncommon start....
Mornings at #CRSFcamp with Coach Dante! @CalRipkenSrFdn pic.twitter.com/LGbO7rmd4h
— Kaitlin Rowan (@Kaitlin_CRSF) August 19, 2015
Great start to the morning on the blue bus!!! #uncommon #CRSFCamp pic.twitter.com/UG2uqeMdXS
— Brooke Austin (@Brooke_CRSF) August 19, 2015
@CalRipkenSrFdn MCP loves to be a part of #CRSFCamp ! Thank you for always including us! #badgesforbaseball pic.twitter.com/bGbHTxuWhB
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) August 19, 2015
Cupid shuffle time at #CRSFcamp pic.twitter.com/2DXUyPaua4
— Janice Chan (@Janice_CRSF) August 19, 2015
And more great things to come...
Behind the scenes at #CRSFcamp: @Brooke_CRSF plans for today's demonstration with @HCDFRS pic.twitter.com/tD4nXt9RWT
— Janice Chan (@Janice_CRSF) August 19, 2015