Cal Ripken, Jr.: Send 75 Deserving Kids to Camp!

Summary

Give a memorable summer camp experience to 75 deserving kids from disadvantaged communities across the U.S. who might not otherwise get to go.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Each year, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation provides a one-of-a-kind experience to encourage kids, opening their eyes to a world of possibilities. Summer camp is an incentive to kids 8-14 who participate in our programs. Living in distressed communities, about 70% of them are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Staff at our local partner organizations select both young leaders and troubled youth who have recently begun to turn the corner towards a successful and healthy life.

How will this project solve this problem?

Coaches teach baseball/softball basics while using teachable moments on the field to stress teamwork, leadership, personal responsibility, and respect. Campers meet friends from across the country and try new things like zip lining and rock climbing.

Potential Long Term Impact

Camp is one part of what we do: teaching kids to make smart choices and engaging law enforcement as mentors. This improves relationships between kids and police, teaches kids to set life goals, and keeps them engaged in positive activities.

Project Message

Throughout the course of that week, I noticed the growth of these boys, not only in terms of baseball, but in terms of maturity, team work, discipline…. An opportunity of this caliber is priceless.
- M. Patel, Camp Chaperone, Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee, MA

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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