The Freedom Place Work Day 26′ – Brightening Up the Place

We have had the privilege of ever since The Freedom Place became ours, to partner with the wonderful people of Portage Learning for a service work day each spring. This year over 40 people gather at The Freedom Place for several work projects on the day. Volunteers...

Slamrock 26′ – an absolute slam dunk!

March means many things, but for Skybacher Ministries it means the return of the 3-on-3 Slamrock Basketball Tourney. This year the event took place at the Freedom Area Middle School. There was an abundance of teams, as we had 26 in total through all divisions. It was...

Dinner Auction 26′ – Laughter was Seen & Heard!

A year ago at this time we held our annual Dinner Auction and dedicated the opening of The Freedom Place. This year we decided we would move things upstairs at the Freedom Place for our auction. The place looked amazing and it was soon filled with people ready to eat,...

Great Big Group Date 26 – Bowling, Pizza, and Big Fun!

The idea behind "The Great Big Group Date" is that no young person would spend Valentine's weekend feeling like they are unloved. We have been doing this event even before we were running Skybacher Ministries. This year 40 of us went to Sim's Bowling Lanes for some...

Not Too Cold – Broomball Blizzard 26′

The previous week we were in an actual blizzard, and this weekend it was a Polar Vortex of freezing cold temperatures, but that didn't stop us from hosting our annual Broomball Blizzard. Broomball is a sport played in many of the northern states, but we have been...

A Whole Lotta Good Stuff – Turkey & Good Stuff Volleyball 25′

It was all the way back in 2004 when our director met with the pastor of Unionville United Methodist church to propose the idea of hosting tournaments at their gym space. The first tournament would be a volleyball tourney. It was there that Skybacher Ministries first...

Lots of Goals Accomplished Today – Soccer Day 2

Papa G started off our day with some "Frito Crunch" donuts that were enjoyed by the campers.  Our All=Star Action today was Accomplish, and the campers were challenged to give their best in everything they do, and to complete their jobs, or their part on the soccer...

Soccer Camp Is Here!!!

What a GREAT start to Soccer Camp today!!  Papa G visited with some of his world famous doughnuts!  Our All-Star Action of the day was Design, and teams spent some time designing a team flag for the country they will be for the week.  We spent some time focusing on...

Skybacher Ministries In the Czech Republic

It has been a few days since Tyler and I got back from an amazing trip to the Czech Republic.  A huge thanks to everyone who was praying for us.  We are still trying to get our schedules adjusted but it is so good to have our family all back together.  We are still...

It All Started With A Dream

Last night's All-Star Action was DREAM.  Campers were encouraged that God created them with a DREAM.  Professor J was acting wacky and he invited some of the kids to participate in a Dunk Contest.  Things continued to be wild and crazy as we spent time playing the...

Building For the Future

Another great evening of Skybacher Basketball Camp.  Professor J introduced the All-Star Action of Build.  He then opened Arch It Texture Class and challenged any future engineers to a goldfish building competition.  Professor J ultimately won and sent the students...

I Love It When the Plan Comes Together!

I think that's from the A-Team but last night was my first night back in full swing of the Skybacher Sports Camps.  It was great to be back at work teaching basketball.  Our All-Star Action of the day was Plan.  We talked about how sometimes our plans don't go as we...

Basketball Session II Starts MONDAY!!

Hey everyone! Our second basketball session starts THIS Monday from 5:30-8:30p at the Freedom Middle School gym.  We are looking forward to another week of some great basketball - we still have spaces open - register today!!

Flag Football Day 4 – Tackling Stuff

Day 4 was a lot of fun - starting with some freeze tag, and then right into some Indian Leg Wrestling as a fun way to tie in the word tackle - the kids were challenged to think about things in their lives that need "tackled", not walked away from, or ignored, but...

Flag Football Day 3 – Communication is Key

Today was a GREAT day.  Our word for the day was Communicate.  We did drills to encourage QB communication, as well as team communication.  We played a rock, paper, scissors type game called Wizards, Elves & Trolls to get the kids to work as a team.  The games...

Flag Football Camp Day 2 – Support Your Team

A perfect weather day for football, almost felt like a fall breeze had blown in.  Cranky D and L.O. camp out and stirred up a riot after their punt competition.  They introduced the All-Star Action for the day which was Support.  Campers later put the idea of...

Flag Football Camp Kicks Off!

Skybacher Ministries moved onto it's third sports camp of the summer.  Flag Football camp kicked off today and it didn't take long for Cranky D and his friend L.O. (Lights Out) to step in and tell everyone to calm down.  The All-Star Action of the day was Name.  Mr....

A Joyous Celebration – Final Day Soccer Camp

Skybacher Ministries closed out it's second sports camp of the summer.  Mobacca brought back his friend GoBacca and Popobacca to play a friendly match of soccer.  Popo tried to relive his glory days of high school as he had no mercy in beating Mobacca and his 6 year...

A Day Full of Compliments – Soccer Day 4

Today was an all-time favorite. Mobacca brought his brother Chewbacca and they got things started with some singing and dancing.  The all-star action of the day was Compliment.  Campers received yellow and red cards for giving good compliments.  I've never heard so...

Listen Up – It’s Day 3 of Soccer Camp

The sun was definitely out today. It was blazin hot!!!  Everyone did various drills and then each team got a turn on the Super Slip n Slide to cool down.  Lot's of water was thrown on people's heads too.  Mobacca brought a few more family members.  His Aunt Flobacca,...