Summer’s not over yet!
We are excited to kick of our first August camp with 186 campers and their mentors, who flew and drove in from Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North…
And That’s a Wrap for #CRSFcamp June 2016
After a week full of camp activities, demonstrations, and inspiring guest speakers, it is safe to say our campers had an experience of a lifetime. With the wonderful opportunity to…
Mid-week highlights from June 2016 #CRSFcamp
Check out all of the fun we’ve been having at #CRSFcamp this week! Join the fun (past, present, future) along on Twitter using #CRSFcamp and by following the @CalRipkenSrFdn team: @Flynn_CRSF, @Travis_CRSF, @Scott_CRSF, @Kaitlin_CRSF, @Darius_CRSF, @Tim_CRSF, @Chris_CRSF, @Brooke_CRSF, @Janice_CRSF.  Here are some…
The start of a great summer
The time has come again for our first #CRSFCamp of the summer! We had 145 campers and their mentors come in from all over the country: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida,…
Celebrate National Volunteer Week!
They are devoted to your mission.They are understanding, kind, and compassionate.They help improve the lives of others.They are driven and inspired to serve.They are volunteers.National Volunteer Week is April 10-16,…
Indoor Games – Cross the River
The game “Cross the River†is the ultimate team work game and a great game that can be played indoors. This game takes every individual working confidently and efficiently by…
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Mentors: Part II
Okay, now that you’ve recruited your volunteers, they’ve gone through all the screening, and you’ve scheduled them in… Be clear on guidelines or protocol. Are there certain values or rules that…
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Mentors: Part I
When you are recruiting long-term volunteers, it’s not unlike having part-time staff. You’re looking for someone to show up regularly at pre-scheduled times, for a certain duration, and to serve…
Badges for Baseball Teamwork Lesson – Volleyball Edition
There are three essential components to the Badges for Baseball program: consistent law enforcement and adult mentorship, the Badges for Baseball curriculum, and a team sport. The program was created…
Heads Up!
Let’s Talk About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Most commonly known as a concussion, TBI is an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head or body. The blow…