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Fall Youth Retreat: Nov. 22nd - 24th, 2024

Join us for our annual Fall Youth Retreat this November! Each year youth gather together from across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio for a weekend of rest and fall fun at Pyoca. Youth will gather for keynotes and worship each day, meet new friends through small group sessions, and have plenty of time to explore all that Pyoca has to offer.

Throughout the day on Saturday afternoon youth will get to choose from a number of activities, including: high ropes, hiking to Mt. Baldy, climbing tower, crafts, and more, plus plenty of free time to hang out and connect with new and old friends. In the evening we'll come together for our Fall Fest, complete with a bonfire, hotdog and s'more roast, games, and after dark wagon rides through the forestry.

Registration Portal

Registration will open on Monday, Sept. 9th at 8:00AM Eastern. We can't wait to see you in November! To learn more about this event and how to register, see information below.


Meet Our Keynote:

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Josiah McCruiston:

Josiah has served as the program director and youth pastor at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. A man of many talents, he emphasizes the importance of intersectionality between self-expression through performing arts, representation in stories told, and spirituality shared in community. He has taken these lessons into his Indianapolis community and we can't wait for Josiah to bring them to camp this fall!

RETREAT THEME: "Faith in Action: Living Out the Gospel in a Divided World."

This focus highlights how we can actively apply our faith to bridge divides, foster meaningful connections, and build strong communities, even in times of deep societal challenges. James 2:17 NIV In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.


Registration:

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?
The Fall Youth Retreat pricing structure is all-inclusive, with meals, lodging, and activities included.

ALL-INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION FEES:
  • Youth: Early Bird $170; includes two nights of lodging, four meals, snacks, and all program activities.
  • Adult: Early Bird $105; includes two nights of lodging, four meals, snacks, and all program activities.
Register by Friday, Oct. 25th for early bird registration fees. After this date youth fees rise to $190, adult fees to $125.

WHO CAN REGISTER?
This retreat is open to youth in grades 6 - 12. Youth are accompanied by adult chaperones from their church or youth group (1 adult per 7 youth). You are welcome to share chaperones with another church if needed! Youth without a church youth group are more than welcome to attend and will be connected with other youth and adult chaperones from their region. Additional supervision and activity facilitation will be provided by Pyoca staff.

HOW DO I REGISTER?
All participants, both youth and adults, will register individually through our registration portal. Churches covering the cost of their youth's registration fees are asked to notify Pyoca in advance for appropriate invoicing (this includes a $30.00 deposit per participant). Please email program@pyoca.org for church payment information.

Registration will open on Monday, September 9th and will close on Friday, November 8th.


HAVE QUESTIONS?
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact our office at (812) 358-3413 or program@pyoca.org.