Programs
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Cal, Sr. used to say, “Everything you do in baseball you do in life, and everything you do in life you do in baseball,” a philosophy passed on to Cal, Jr. and Bill Ripken, which today inspires all Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation programming. Using baseball and softball activities as a hook to get youth excited and engaged, Foundation programs are well positioned to teach vital life lessons, which apply to life both on and off the field, while simultaneously connecting youth to caring and supportive adult mentors.
Since programming began in 2003 the Foundation has impacted over 630,000 youth, 2,700 coaches and teachers, and awarded $9.3 million in funding and equipment grants. By providing funding, equipment, and programs including Healthy Choices, Healthy Children, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camps, and instructional youth and coaching clinics in “The Ripken Way” to some of America’s most successful youth serving organizations the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation works to inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, City Recreation Departments, Police Athletic Leagues, schools, and other community based organizations implement Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation programs in 48 states and over 400 towns and communities.
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Healthy Choices, Healthy Children
The cornerstone of all Foundation programming, a formal character education program developed using the Ripken philosophy to teach youth positive life skills.
Badges for Baseball
Brings together Ripken programs including Healthy Choices, Healthy Children to improve the relationships between young people and law enforcement mentors to build relationships of mutual respect.
State Initiatives
By partnering with state governments and elected officials, the Foundation is able to use resources most effectively to positively impact youth in diverse communities across a state.
Community Initiatives
By targeting programs in strategic communitywide partnerships, the Foundation is able to provide greater opportunities to foster community collaborations and positively impact youth over the long term.
Swing for the Future
Building Youth Development Complexes and giving youth safe, state of the art places to play and learn.
Grants
Since 2003, the Foundation has provided grants to youth serving organizations in 48 states to develop and enhance youth programming.
