Joseph Arrington was passionate about and active in sports, highly valued education, and he had a big heart for helping and encouraging others to do their best. Joseph passed away of prostate cancer at the young age of 17 in September of 2004. The Joseph’s Basketball and Bible Camp began in 2005 as a week-long camp for basketball and Bible enrichment in honor of Joseph Arrington. The camp was a success and continued as an 8-week summer camp on Saturday evenings. For over 10 years, Joseph’s Basketball & Bible Camp has continued each summer providing the youth of Wilkinsburg a safe and nurturing place to gather on Saturday evenings – free of charge.

The camp runs mid-June through mid-August on Saturdays 6pm – 11pm. Our Elementary Group is 6pm-8pm for ages 8-11; we teach basic basketball skills, conduct 4:4 drills, and teach a short Bible lesson. Our Teen Group is 8:30pm-11pm for ages 12-18; we referee 4:4 pickup games and lead a discussion on life application of faith-based morals.

To participate in our program, youth need only to pickup a permission form and have it completed and signed by their parent/guardian and return it to Christian Church of Wilkinsburg. Please direct any questions to the coordinator/ head coach, Frank Tillman at 412-377-3069.

Joseph’s Basketball & Bible Camp

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