. >> reporter: ricky lions, deanne tai thorn and others live on the west side of baltimore. it's a tough hear to grow up in, but they still manage to have fun and they're smart enough to seize an opportunity. >> get out the community, which most people won't get a chance to. >> reporter: the city and the cal ripken foundation have joined hands to give these boys a week of overnight camp. >> teach kids about life, things like work ethic and sportsman ship and how the decisions you make can impact things down the road. >> reporter: they're ready for the entire challenge. >> we make friends. >> you get to know people better and get more information about them. >> reporter: for parents it's about more than just baseball. what do you want? >> to be different. >> reporter: neighborhood leaders here set realistic goals. >> it gives them the opportunity to see the other side of life, something they may not see otherwise. we're thinking we have a chance, if not turning them all to turn at least one of them around. >> reporter: now to the serious matters. >> i'm on a question. what ti