Ranken Jordan

Nine-Year-Old Perseveres in Baseball and in Life

In a baseball town like ours, America’s pastime is woven throughout the patchwork of our kids’ lives.

For them, baseball is their hero performing the incredible in the bottom of the ninth, the rush of catching a foul ball, the taste of a nacho with the perfect cheese/jalapeno ratio. 

But most important, for many children, baseball is a beacon of hope after a life-altering journey. 

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Sunday, May 19
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Things To Do

Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27
Greek Fest features live Greek music and dancing, a marketplace, and fantastic Greek food.
Friday, May 24
Kids will have a blast on a giant slide, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course and more.
Friday, May 24
Kids will have a blast and burn lots of energy at Open Bounce Night.
Friday, May 24
Kids will have a blast playing soccer, dodgeball, jumping on inflatables, playing games and...

Today's Featured Camp

Lil' Bear Baseball Day Camp at Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis Baseball hosts a week-long baseball day camp in which boys and girls will learn baseball basics, play in the sun (and shade) and best of all - have FUN! With an age-appropriate curriculum and a safe environment, our college baseball coaches will show your son or daughter what it takes to be a Lil' Bear through instruction, games, wiffle ball, and – because every kid wants to get in the pool – SWIM TIME!

Camp is help June 17-21 and is for ages 6 to 10. Visit our web site for more information and let your kids be a Lil' Bear!

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