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Spring is upon us here at Pyoca and staff are busier than ever. We are incredibly hopeful as vaccines rollout and COVID-19 cases continue to fall. We are coming into 2021 on strong footing, ready to get back to in-person programming, and it is all because of your faithful support.
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2020 was an incredibly challenging year, but our alumni, donors, congregations, and presbyteries saw Pyoca through. We cannot thank you enough!
I invite you to continue reading to see and hear about all the great things we have in store at Pyoca in the coming months. With God’s help, 2021 is going to be a year to remember here at Pyoca!
Mike Davis
Executive Director
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Many thanks to all of the families, individuals and congregations for their support of our Easter-in-a-Basket program! We are shipping out boxes next week, so be on the lookout for orders that are headed your way!
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Did you miss the opportunity or forget to buy a box? It's not too late! We still have about 10 - 15 boxes left in stock.
Grab yours before they're gone!
Follow the button below to order.
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Wishing you a blessed Holy Week and Easter season!
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Summer Camp Registrations At An All-Time High!
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We've had such an amazing few weeks of summer camp registration! We have 80+ campers already registered for Pyoca programs and weeks are steadily filling up. So much so, that we are excited to announce that we have opened up a second session of Explore Camp (Grades 2 - 4) from July 6th - 9th!
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ICYMI: Learn about our summer camp dates, session, & plans!
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Tune in to hear all about 2021 summer camp preparations!
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Have questions about summer camp? Here are a few helpful links:
If you have any questions about our tiered pricing structure or scholarship process, please reach out to our office at program@pyoca.org or (812) 358-3413.
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We are already so excited about this summer's staff! We have welcomed a number of young adults onto our staff who can't wait to get out of the house, serve God, and mentor youth this summer.
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We are looking to add on a few more counselors, kitchen assistants, lifeguards, and a Media & Craft Coordinator.
If you know of a young adult who would be a great mentor and leader to children and youth, encourage them to apply! Learn more about working on summer staff.
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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.
Mike and Molly are doing virtual Minute for Missions, so be sure to schedule yours today!
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Talk to us about scheduling a virtual visit for your church's Camp Sunday!
If your session or mission committee would like to schedule a time to chat, call us at (812) 358-3413 or email mike@pyoca.org.
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New Episode of Know Your Green!
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Follow along as Mike and Molly go through the entire process of making
maple syrup from maple trees they tapped on-site at camp!
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Mystery Quilt Retreat: April 27 - May 2
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We are so excited to host the Mystery Quilt Retreat after an entire year without our quilters on-site. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this retreat will look a little different than in years past in order to ensure the health and safety of both our guests and staff. Learn more about this retreat and our COVID-19 protocols below.
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Spring Work Day: Saturday, May 15th
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We are working hard to get camp ready for returning staff and campers this summer and we need your help! We are inviting folks to join us for a socially distanced day of service on May 15th. Pack a boxed lunch and help us make camp beautiful just in time for summer. We are asking families to sign up in advance so that we can plan ahead for social distancing and project prep.
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Family Retreats at Pyoca:
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We are continuing to welcome pastors and families for respite stays throughout the spring. Weekends are booking up quickly, so be sure to book your stay soon! To book your stay give us a call or connect with Molly via email at molly@pyoca.org.
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How You Can Support Camp:
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Over the last 12 months we have seen the most incredible support from our camp community. We cannot thank you enough for your continuous thoughts, prayers, and generosity.
As we move into 2021, we are working toward long-term goals and sustainability at camp. We have a lot of exciting news to share, but we also want to hear from you! What can you do to support Pyoca this year?
Connect. We want to share all that is going on at camp with your congregation, as well as learn how we can best support your ministry.
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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If your financial situation is secure, we ask you to consider an annual or monthly gift to our ministry via online donation or mail.
Want to learn more about what is happening at Pyoca? We encourage you to follow, like, and subscribe to our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and blog pages where you can keep up with the latest information on all things camp.
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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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