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Read more about the article Friday’s Final Thought Camp Edition: Life Lessons from Dad

Friday’s Final Thought Camp Edition: Life Lessons from Dad

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  • Post published:June 14, 2013
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As Bill Ripken likes to say of his dad and brother, “Without a Senior, there would never have been a Junior.”  There wouldn’t have been a Bill either!  Not just…

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Read more about the article Explaining why: the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp mission

Explaining why: the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp mission

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  • Post published:June 13, 2013
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As Bill Ripken often reminds us, simplicity should never be mistaken for a lack of substance. We use the word simple – simple concepts, simple ideas, simple programs – so…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 2: The importance of service

CRSF Camp 2: The importance of service

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  • Post published:June 12, 2013
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Well, the second camp is here and it feels like we just said goodbye to the first set of campers in May. We have campers from six different states this…

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Read more about the article Friday’s Final Thought: Get Ready!

Friday’s Final Thought: Get Ready!

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  • Post published:June 7, 2013
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As I am going through my checklists and camp paperwork, I am starting to feel the excitement for June Camp. I am looking forward to seeing all the kids from…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp May 28-June 1: A week in photos

CRSF Camp May 28-June 1: A week in photos

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Last week, we had a great group of kids, fantastic chaperones, and dedicated coaches.  Special thanks to the US Marshals Service, Maryland National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, Maryland State Police,…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 1 Day 4: It’s so hard to say goodbye

CRSF Camp 1 Day 4: It’s so hard to say goodbye

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I have mixed emotions. Of course I am sad, sad to say goodbye to all of these awesome kids whom I have met, but I am also excited. I was…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 1 Day 3: Drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes will not make it better

CRSF Camp 1 Day 3: Drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes will not make it better

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  • Post published:May 31, 2013
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Today was the third day of camp, and today was a day full of life lessons. We were blessed with some wonderful visitors today. While we were at Cal Sr.’s…

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CRSF Camp 1 Day 2

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First full day of #CRSFCamp is in the books, and let me tell you, WHAT A DAY! All of our teams started out a little shy and not too sure…

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Read more about the article Annnnnnnd, we’re off: CRSF Camp 1 Day 1

Annnnnnnd, we’re off: CRSF Camp 1 Day 1

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As I make the hour and some odd drive north to North East, Maryland, I mentally prepare myself for my first week at CRSF camp. I have absolutely no idea…

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Read more about the article Welcoming kids to our first summer camp of the year

Welcoming kids to our first summer camp of the year

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  • Post published:May 28, 2013
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Later today, we will be welcoming about 100 boys and girls from Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.  While some kids are traveling by bus, the majority of…

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