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Read more about the article “Above the Influence” Launches National Video Challenge

“Above the Influence” Launches National Video Challenge

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  • Post published:June 20, 2013
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Here at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we are always on the lookout for creative ways to talk to kids about making positive choices.  Our friends at the Office of…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 2 Recap: On the field and off the wall fun

CRSF Camp 2 Recap: On the field and off the wall fun

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  • Post published:June 20, 2013
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So what else did we do at camp last week? We practiced our footwork……and had lots of fun playing baseball……competing in bear crawl relay races……and taking dance breaks!Back at the overnight…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 2 Recap: SWAT team and Ernie Graham

CRSF Camp 2 Recap: SWAT team and Ernie Graham

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  • Post published:June 19, 2013
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All week long, we were joined by fantastic coaches from the US Marshals Service, Montgomery County Police Department, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.  We also had some special guests.Last…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 2 Recap: Roll Call

CRSF Camp 2 Recap: Roll Call

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We are going through the pictures to try and pick the best ones (and deleting the ones where my hand shook or I forgot to use a flash).  I thought…

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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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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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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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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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