As we start the winter sports season, some of you might be looking for some team building activities—although they are great to use any time!  Here’s one from our Playbook…

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”  - William Arthur WardAfter 41 years, first grade teacher Ms. Flexer of Cole Elementary…

On October 24th, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board are partnering to provide local youth with a FREE Youth Field Day Experience at Farview Park…

“I just like to smile!  Smiling is my favorite!”  - Buddy the ElfHave you ever noticed how smiling is contagious?  When you’re passing a stranger who is beaming at you,…

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation offers many resources that you can use with your kids to help prevent bullying, including blog posts on how…

This Monday, we welcomed a new program coordinator to our team: Tim Bancells.  We’ve already thrown him right into the mix with a Badges for Baseball Kickoff event with Living…

Last Tuesday, September 29th, was a big day for the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation:Today's the day we open our 50th YDP! Thanks @Cubs @UnderArmour @Sports_Fields @ChicagoParks for making this happen!…