What's happening at Pyoca?

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  ^{Updated: May 30, 2023}

  Fan the Flame of Pyoca's Ministry: June 21, 2023

  For over 70 years, Pyoca has kept the fire of faith going. For generations, we've been the place you can send your kids to camp to explore, grow, rest, and play. But that fire doesn't happen by accident. God's faithfulness has guided us. Beautiful servants have blessed us. Amazing staff continue to lead us. And they keep the fire going.

  Join us as we celebrate Pyoca's Day of Giving on Wednesday, June 21st. Our goal is to “Fan the Flame” to keep the fire of faith going strong for another 70 years, and we're hoping to raise $10,000 in one day. Whether it's a large gift or a small one, it all helps. It all fans the flame and keeps the fire of faith burning.

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  ^{Updated: May 1, 2023}

  Summer Camp 2023: Register for Camp Today!

  Another fantastic season of camp is right around the corner! Now is the time to register for camp. Week II Explore Camp and Discover: Creation Camp both only have one spot left before they are full! Register soon to secure your preferred camp session.

  Click here to check out all of our 2023 Summer Camp dates, programs, info, and pricing! Get ready for some new programs, as well as the return of some new favorites, including Grown-up Summer Camp and Family Camp.

  Registration Portal

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  ^{Updated: May 9, 2023}

  Meet The Newest Member of Our Team: Tom Smith

  Tom grew up attending summer camp at Pyoca, and spent several summers working on staff after graduating high school. After tagging and releasing sharks in the Gulf, teaching pottery at a sea-side art studio, writing a thesis on the Brazilian Pepper and working at a local bromeliad greenhouse, he graduated from New College of Florida in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies. He joined Pyoca's full-time staff in 2023 as Assistant Program Director. Tom enjoys making ceramics, gardening, and baking. He can often be found rambling the woods of Jackson-Washington State Forest. Get to know the rest of our staff here!

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  ^{Updated: June 5, 2023}

  Pyoca Homecoming Celebration: August 12th

  Join us for our first annual Homecoming celebration. If you love Pyoca, this day is for you! We will be celebrating all things camp and all of our outstanding alumni and supporters who make it all possible. Visitors will have lots of traditional camp activities to choose from throughout the day led by our fantastic program staff, plus a tasty lunch and fellowship to enjoy. Details and RSVP to come.

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  ^{Updated: May 1, 2023}

  Weekend at the Lake: Sept. 1st - 4th

  Join us this Labor Day weekend for Weekend at the Lake, open to individuals and families of all ages! Don't have a lake house? Who needs one! Join us at camp for a fun-filled weekend relaxing at Pyoca's waterfront where you can swim, boat, fish, and enjoy all that Creation has to offer. Folks will have lots of fun activities to choose from throughout the weekend led by our fantastic program staff.

  Learn more about this program. Registration opens Monday, May 8th at 8:00AM EST.
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  ^{Updated: May 16, 2023}

  Fall Youth Retreat: Nov. 17th - 19th

  Join us this fall for our annual Fall Youth Retreat, with keynote speaker David LaMotte! Through our retreat theme Love Thy Neighbor, we will be exploring what it means to be a Christian in an interfaith world. We'll ask, "How do we live, love, and lead like Jesus and support those who may believe differently than we do?" LaMotte will guide us through these and other questions, along with an interfaith panel hosted at camp on Saturday morning. Join us as we seek to follow Jesus's commandment to Love Thy Neighbor.

  Learn more about this program. Registration opens Monday, Sept. 11th at 8:00AM EST.
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  ^{Updated: Jan. 6, 2023}

  Join Our Alumni Association!

  Join our Alumni Association and dive deeper into Pyoca's community. Your membership will go to support Pyoca camp and year-round program scholarships, as well as earn you discounts for future Pyoca programs!

  Alumni members receive a 10% discount on Family Camp & Grown-up Summer Camp fees, plus additional member benefits. And NEW this year, we now have student memberships!

  Learn more and sign up today!