Pyoca's 70th Anniversary

Join us this Saturday, August 20th as we celebrate seventy years of ministry at Pyoca. This family-friendly day will feature tours, camp activities, complimentary lunch, and a look into Pyoca's past, present, and future.

Throughout the day we will be raising funds to support camper scholarships. Your support of our Scholarship Fund will help ensure that summer camp and all of our year-round programs remain accessible to all for years to come.

Are you a camp alumni? Sign up for our alumni program this weekend and dive deeper into Pyoca's community. Show your support for camp ministry through volunteer opportunities and annual pledges, earn discounts for future Pyoca programs, and join a network of individuals with a love and passion for camp!

Guests are welcome to join us for any portion of the day's activities:

10:00AM - Camp Activities and Tours

Boating
Climbing Tower
Guided Hikes

1:00PM - Lunch

1:30PM - Pyoca: Past, Present, & Future

Visit bit.ly/pyoca70 for more information and to RSVP.

All Are Welcome

We have a lot of exciting things to look forward to in 2022, and you can join in the fun! Check out our full 2022 program calendar to learn more about what we're offering this year, including: volunteer opportunities, our 70th anniversary celebration, plus annual programs for youth, families, and adults.

70th Anniversary Celebration: Sat., August 20th

Join us on Sat., August 20th as we celebrate our 70th year of ministry. All members of our camp community are invited to come down and explore camp, have lunch, and join us for a brief program as we reflect upon 70 years of ministry and look toward our bright future at camp.

Learn more: bit.ly/pyoca70

Overflow Women's Retreat: Sept. 9th - 11th

Join us this fall for our annual women's retreat Overflow. Dive into a weekend of renewal led by this year's devotional leader Rev. Kelley Jepsen. Spend a weekend at camp growing in faith and fellowship with other women, resting in Creation, and expressing your creativity.

Learn more & register: Overflow

Fall Youth Retreat: Nov. 18th - 20th

Join us this fall for our annual Fall Youth Retreat. This year's theme is focused around PC(USA)'s Matthew 25 initiative. We are grateful for the partnership of First Pres. Bloomington, First Pres. Columbus, and Fairlawn Pres. as we plan this amazing weekend retreat.

Registration will open Sept. 5th. Early bird discount available until Oct. 14th.

Jackson Co. 50/50 Ultramarathon: Dec. 2nd - 4th

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 3rd for the Jackson Co. 50/50 Ultramarathon. Each year we partner with D.IN.O. (Do INdiana Off-road) to host their last ultramarathon of the year. Runners have their choice of three races: 10 miles, 50k, or 50 miles. Stay for the day's race, or lodge at Pyoca for the whole weekend!

The race begins and ends at Pyoca, following a 10-mile loop through the Jackson-Washington State Forestry next to camp. Learn more about the race and how to register here.

Did You Know?

We would love to connect with your congregation to share all that is going on at camp and see how we can partner further in ministry. Interested in scheduling an overnight or day church retreat for 2022? We'd love to assist!

After so much time apart over the past two years, church retreats are a great way to reconnect and deepen the fellowship of your congregation. Both weekend and weekday stays are available. Learn more about booking your retreat or event at Pyoca.

If your session or mission committee would like to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting, call us at (812) 358-3413 or email mike@pyoca.org.

Molly will be preaching at United Presbyterian Church in Bloomington on Sunday, August 21st.

How You Can Support Camp: Pass It On

Pass It On. Like the beloved campfire song, we know that in order to pass on the magic of camp to the next generation, we need the support of friends of camp and previous generations who have been transformed by this ministry.

Donate

There are a number of ways to support our ministry, including: donations to our Scholarship and Annual Funds, volunteer opportunities, in-kind gifts through our Amazon Wish List, and more.

Want to learn more about what is happening at Pyoca? We encourage you to follow, like, and subscribe to our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok pages where you can keep up with the latest information on all things camp.

NEW: Follow our LinkedIn page to see all that's going on at camp and connect with other camper and staff alumni.

Learn more information about ways you can support Pyoca.

Rev. Molly DeWitt
Program Director

If you have any questions regarding Pyoca programs or booking your next retreat, please email program@pyoca.org or call (812) 358-3413.