Background Check System Maintenance 10/30-11/2
For those of you who use the background checks that are part of our National Child Protection Toolkit, we wanted to share with you this message from our service provider,…
For those of you who use the background checks that are part of our National Child Protection Toolkit, we wanted to share with you this message from our service provider,…
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!â€Â - 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!…
This week’s spotlight shines on Baltimore County high school senior and former Badges for Baseball participant Juwan. Juwan’s accomplishments were brought to my attention by Jeff Johnson, who is the…
For those who don’t know, lacrosse is a fast-paced game full of long sprints and abrupt whistles. Using a stick, the objective is to run down the field and score,…
Most coaches and mentors agree that communication is a core principle needed both on and off the field. One of the qualities a good leader should have is effective communication. …
In case you missed it, read our last blog post to learn how you can participate in our second annual “Cal, Sr. Day†on September 29, 2015.We’re getting very excited…