Dayton, Ohio – AES Ohio and the AES Ohio Foundation will host over 70 Dayton youth in a special baseball camp at Day Air Ballpark on Wednesday, June 10 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. Each Boys & Girls Club of Dayton member in attendance will receive instruction from Dragons coaches and players, and covering topics like fielding, pitching, and hitting. After the instructional period, there will be a Q&A session with Dragons coaches to continue their baseball education during their morning at the ballpark.
“At the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, we know that success for young people begins with access to life-changing opportunities, caring and supportive adults, and experiences that help them recognize and reach their full potential. This partnership with AES Ohio, the AES Ohio Foundation, and the Dayton Dragons creates exactly the kind of opportunity our members deserve; one that expands horizons, builds confidence, and inspires young people to dream bigger about their futures,” said Crystal Allen, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Dayton. “For many of our members, stepping onto the Dragons’ field and learning from professional players and coaches is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While baseball may be the backdrop, the true impact extends far beyond the game. Experiences like these help develop confidence, discover new interests, build meaningful connections, and feel supported by a community that believes in their success. We are incredibly grateful to our partners for investing in our youth and creating opportunities that inspire them to see what is possible. Together, we are helping young people build brighter futures and reminding them that their dreams are within reach.”
Robert Murphy, President at the Dayton Dragons shared this about the event, “Our community is uplifted by the youth of downtown Dayton, and the Boys & Girls Club does wonderful work in putting their members into positions to succeed. We’re proud to partner with organizations like AES Ohio and the AES Ohio Foundation because we’re like-minded in our mission to engage with the community who supports us.”
“Partnerships like this remind us how powerful it can be when a community comes together for its young people,” said Tom Raga, president of AES Ohio. “By working with organizations like the Dayton Dragons and the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, we can create moments that inspire confidence, spark joy, and leave lasting memories for local youth. We are honored to welcome them to the field for a truly special time at Day Air Ballpark.”
Each Boys & Girls Club of Dayton member will receive free entry to this private event, and the Dayton Dragons will be providing free breakfast and lunch for each child as well as a free t-shirt for the event.
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About The AES Ohio Foundation
The AES Ohio Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation established in 1985 to invest in our communities and contribute to the improvement of the overall quality of life. The AES Ohio Foundation focuses its grants on the following strategic areas: Education and Workforce readiness, Health and Human Services, The Arts and Urgent Community Needs. Since its inception, The AES Ohio Foundation has gifted over $48 million in grants to the community. To learn more, visit aes-ohio.com/community.
About AES Ohio
AES Ohio is a subsidiary of The AES Corporation and provides regulated electric utility service to more than 539,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in a 6,000-square-mile service area in West Central Ohio. Our people operate and maintain more than 1,600 miles of transmission lines, 13,000 miles of overhead distribution lines, 4,500 miles of underground distribution lines and 160 substations feeding 490 distribution circuits.
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About Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Founded in 1930, the Club serves youth and teens across the Dayton region during critical out-of-school time hours, providing safe spaces, caring mentors, and access to opportunity. Through high-quality after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, health and well-being, good character and leadership, and life and workforce readiness, the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton equips young people with the skills, confidence, and pathways needed to succeed in school and thrive in life after high school.