Who We Are: Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center serves as a summer camp and year round retreat center in Brownstown, IN, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1952, we are located on the banks of Lake Pyoca in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana. Our Mission: is to be a place where all are welcome in God's love to explore, grow, rest, and play. At Pyoca we seek to walk alongside children, youth, and adults as they explore God's call for their lives, grow in faith, rest in Creation, and play with a purpose. What's In A Name? PYOCA (pie-oh-ca), is an acronym. We were originally known as the Presbyterian Youth Camp of Brownstown, Indiana. Quite a mouthful, no? During our first summer of camp in 1952, a counselor by the name of Irene Johns worked together with four junior high girls to shorten our name and write the lyrics to our camp song. Summer Camp: Our annual camp season is the foundation of our mission. We serve youth in grades 2 - 12, as well as offer family camp programming. Additionally, we partner with three churches each summer who host their own week of camp. Many of these programs have been held at Pyoca for decades! Retreats: Year round we host retreats for congregations, non-profits, schools, and many other groups. Guests stay in our comfortable modern cabins and enjoy hearty meals served in our Lodge. We also host our own year round programs, including: two annual quilt retreats, youth retreats, women's retreats, and more! Stay Connected: Learn more about Pyoca by exploring our website, following us on Facebook or on Instagram @pyocaofficial, and subscribing to our YouTube Channel. Camp Song (to the tune of The Ash Grove) Pyoca, Pyoca, Your memories will linger of worship and laughter, the things that we love. Whenever we think of the days that we spend here, we think of a spirit, and a love that is dear. Pyoca, Pyoca, the lake and the cabins, the Lodge and the Chapel are all parts of thee! Pyoca, Pyoca, thy name duly honored, We'll always remember P-Y-O-C-A!