Meet our new Assistant Program Director Ethan:
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We are thrilled to welcome Ethan Hutchinson as our new Assistant Program Director. Ethan graduated from Ball State University in December 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Music Education. He has previously served as a camp counselor and Challenge Camp Coordinator at Pyoca, having worked on summer staff from 2018-2022.
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Summer camp is right around the corner! Join us for an unforgettable summer of making new friends, creating lifelong memories, and growing in faith.
Register soon to ensure your camper's spot in their preferred program. Learn more about available dates and programs here.
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Click the button above to get started on your camper's registration. Learn more about the registration process on our website.
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4th Annual Boat-a-thon: Tues., June 7th
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Each year we bring our summer staff together to fundraise for camper scholarships during our annual
Boat-a-thon. We believe that camp should be accessible to everyone, and the support of our scholarship fund ensures that any child who wants to come to camp is able to do so. Your support of our Boat-a-thon ensures that we can continue making camp accessible for years to come.
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Quick Facts:
- 1 in 6 Pyoca campers receives scholarship funding annually.
- There are no qualifiers to receive scholarship funding for camp. Families tell us what they are able to pay toward summer camp as they register and Pyoca covers the remaining cost, no questions asked.
- We have already pledged over $5,000.00 in scholarship funding for 2022 and expect that to double by the beginning of the camp season, and likely triple by the end of the camp season.
Support our campers today! Donate today by clicking the link above and choosing Boat-a-thon.
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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.
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Family Camp & Family Day: July 8th - 10th
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Join us this summer for Family Camp! Held the weekend of July 8th - 10th, this program is open to all ages and is the perfect way to reconnect with your camp-loving family. Families will form their own cohorts or "pods," and can pick and choose their activity blocks throughout the weekend.
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Can't join us for the whole weekend? Come down to camp on Saturday, July 9th for Family Day. We'll be welcoming summer staff families and our camp community for an afternoon of camp activities and a free-will offering lunch. Register for Family Camp and Family Day through our online registration portal.
Learn more: Family Camp
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Grown-up Summer Camp: July 28th - 31st
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Join us for all of the fun of camp -- all grown up! This summer Pyoca is partnering with Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis to host Grown-up Summer Camp, open to adults 21+. Experience all of the traditional fun camp activities, enjoy time for rest, and spend the last night out with your new camp friends at the Jackson County Fair. Learn more.
Registration is now open!
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70th Anniversary Celebration: Sat., August 20th*
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Save the date! Join us on Saturday, 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 worship as we give thanks to God for seventy years of transformation and lives changed in this place. *Dates have recently been updated to accommodate the Ohio Valley presbytery assembly on Saturday, Aug. 13th.
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Overflow Women's Retreat: Sept. 9th - 11th
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Save the date! Join us this fall for our annual women's retreat Overflow. Spend a weekend at camp growing in faith and fellowship with other women, resting in Creation, and expressing your creativity.
More information, including worship and keynote leadership, coming soon!
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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.
Molly recently visited Scottsburg Presbyterian Church to share a Minute for Mission all about camp! Molly will be preaching on Sunday, May 22nd at First Presbyterian Church in Seymour.
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.
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Volunteer This Summer at Camp!
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We are seeking volunteers to serve Weeks 2 - 4 of Pyoca programs this summer. If you love kids and want to serve them directly, we would love to have you as a volunteer cabin counselor!
Volunteers will be working with youth in grades 2 - 9.
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All volunteers must be at least 19 years old, complete an on online application, pass a criminal background check, and participate in a brief online orientation to cover all camp policies. Join us for our amazing 70th summer of camp!
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How You Can Support Camp: Pass It On
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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.
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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, TikTok, and blog 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.
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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.
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