Skybacher Ministries Blog

The latest highlights and happenings from Skybacher Ministries Inc.

A True Kickball Classic

In the midst of 5 weeks of Sports Camps we somehow managed to squeeze in the Kickball Classic.  For the past 3 years we have joined up with students from the St. Elisabeth Parish of Philadelphia.  This year they brought nearly 40 students who joined up with other...

Another Great Summer of Sports Camps in the Books

312 campers 31 amazing staff and volunteers 1,780 popsicles 5 incredible weeks of sports, Jesus, and fun! 11 counselor games Too many smiles and laughs to count An abundance of blessings and changed lives! Cheeseballs, slip-n-slides, donuts, daily skits, team...

LOOKS LIKE MUDDY FOOTBALL WEATHER TO US!!!!

Flag Football camp is still on for today - normal time!  Looks like it will be muddy so wear old clothes and maybe bring a towel to sit on when you have to get back in your parent's vehicle - see you at 9!!!!

10 Years of Good Sports, Good Times, Good News!

10 Years of Good Sports, Good Times, Good News!

It's really hard to believe but we just wrapped up our 10th school year of sports ministry.  We started all the way back in November 2004 with a the Turkey and Good Stuff Volleyball Tournament, followed by Broomball in December, and Dodgeball and January.  We were off...

10 Reasons Why Dinner Auction

We just held our 4th Annual Dinner Auction.  This year's theme was 10 reasons why!  As usual there was lots of great food and this year we had a table magician entertain everyone while they were waiting to eat.  After dinner our director briefly shared the 10 Reasons...

2014 Summer Sports Camps – On the Way!

We just finalized the dates for our 2014 Summer Sports Camp season!  So now it's time for you to mark your calendar! We can't wait to bring you more fun, faith, and fundamentals! We've got more crazy characters like; Professor J, Mobacca, and Papa G, ready to help...

Arctic Blast 2014 Highlights

Arctic Blast 2014 Highlights

This has been one of the coldest winters in recent memory.  That didn't stop us from hosting the 10th Annual Arctic Blast.  On Saturday 6 teams battled it out for the Arctic Blast Title and 2 large pizzas! The final saw the Undefeated Shocker Kings face off against...

HangTime 2013 – Helps Kids Take Flight!

Skybacher Ministries moved it's after school HangTime Basketball Program to the months of November/December this year!  Which means we actually hosted two HangTime programs within 1 calendar year. I am...

Arctic Blast 2014 Blowing In

Well the weather outside is frightful! Tomorrow the high is supposed to be zero degrees! That's what we call an Arctic Blast! Which reminds me that on January 18th and 19th The 10th Annual Skybacher Dodgeball Arctic Blast is about to go down! Here is the list of past...

Great Start to Hang Time 2013

We just kicked off our Hangtime Basketball league for a 4th year.  We started where we usually do in helping the kids get their homework done.  Our theme for the day was HIGH FIVES.  The students had to dribble around getting high 5's from as many people as possible. ...