Author: Maggie

A printable map can be found on our website at www.pyoca.org.
From I-65: Take U.S. 50 West at Seymour into Brownstown. At the second stop light, turn left onto 250. Go one mile and turn left immediately past the fairgrounds on 100 South.
From U.S. 50 (Bedford): Take U.S. 50 East to Brownstown. At the stop light, go straight onto 250. Go one mile and turn left immediately past the fairgrounds on 100 South.
From U.S. 135 (Salem): Take 135 North to Brownstown. Turn right on U.S. 50. At the stop light go straight onto 250. Go one mile and turn left immediately past the fairgrounds on 100 South.

Directions

Rich Swartwood
Executive Director
Mike Davis
Program Coordinator

“GET REAL”

Pyoca Camp, Conference and Retreat Center
886 East County Road 100 South
Brownstown, IN 47220
866-251-2267
www.pyoca.org
program@pyoca.org

Pyoca is a ministry of the Whitewater Valley Presbytery and the Ohio Valley Presbytery.

Parent Information

Important Information
In our efforts to offer the best camping experience possible, we have a few policies which campers and their parents need to be aware of…
Visitors (parents or friends) take away from community building. If every parent visited their child, there would be no time for camp! Therefore we do not allow visitors.
Camper safety (physical and emotional) are our greatest concern, in an emergency situation, parents will be notified as soon as possible.
Phones are not available for use by campers.
Electronics are a part of everyday life, but Pyoca is here to remove campers from that busy world. So please help us. Camp has no time or place for ipods, GameBoys, Cell phones, or any other items of that nature. Please don’t let your camper pack them.
Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, fireworks, and other dangerous items will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If campers are found with these items, they will be sent home immediately at your expense.
Our directors have asked that only one-piece bathing suits be worn at camp.
Camper Accident/Illness Insurance
Each camper is covered by a Synod insurance policy which covers any accident or illness which occurs while the camper is at camp. If the cost of treatment exceeds the amounts covered by the policy, the remaining balance will be the responsibility of the family.
Medication
ALL PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS BROUGHT TO CAMP MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE CHILD’S NAME AND DIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION. All medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be registered and turned-in with the health manager at check-in. The health manager will treat campers according to the camp doctor’s standing order for routine illness and injury. All campers will go through a brief health screen at check-in.
When To Arrive At Pyoca
The following are standard drop off times for each week. Please do not arrive early as we will still be preparing for your camper! 2nd and 3rd Graders 4:00
Youth entering grades 4-6 2:30
Youth entering grades 7-9 3:00
Youth entering grades 10-12 3:30
Picking Your Child Up From Pyoca
Parents and family are invited to a meal and closing celebration that lasts from 5 to 6 pm, at which time everyone may depart after signing your camper out.
Camps ending mid-week (Wednesday), or Friday morning will close at 10:00 a.m. (2nd and 3rd grade)
Camps that end on July 4th will have a shortened program to allow families to enjoy fireworks together.
Pick-up Policy
At check-in, you will be asked to indicate who will pick-up your child at the end of camp. If for some reason there is a change in the pick-up person, please notify us before the last day of camp.
Mail/Facsimiles/e-mail
Daily mail call is a special time for campers. A letter or card is great, however PLEASE DO NOT send care packages with food in them as food/snacks are not permitted in the cabins. (We like mice and other critters to find their food in the woods, not in the cabins.)
Daily mail call also includes e-mail printed and hand delivered. Please be sure to list the campers full name and camp attending in the subject field. E-mail is printed off daily at 11am by a staff member on a black & white printer (e-cards, attachments, and colors will not be downloaded). The last round of printing is at 9am Friday. Please note that the campers will receive a printed copy of the email, and do not have access to a computer. Please limit e-mails to one page. The address to send camper e-mails is:
camper@pyoca.org

BEFORE YOU COME TO PYOCA…
Please print off or request copies of the camper confirmation, health form, and a camper information sheet. Please review all of the material as it will help your camper come prepared for an incredible camp experience.
HEALTH FORM UPDATE… We DO NOT require a physician's signature UNLESS the camper has been seen for a condition that may limit his/her activities, however a new health form must be submitted each year.
(Please note that tetanus shots must be current on the health form.)
A packing list is in a separate document. Please mark all clothing, especially towels, so that your camper can identify any misplaced items. (We will hold found items for only two weeks after each camp session.)
If this is your child’s first time at Pyoca, and you would like additional information, we would enjoy talking with you.
Unless your child is registered for an off-site adventure camp, you will receive no other confirmation prior to your child’s arrival unless you specifically request something from us.
If your child IS registered for an off-site adventure camp, you will receive more specific information approximately two weeks prior to the program.
We look forward to seeing you!

Pyoca exists to provide an environment away from the busy world where people can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, with others in a Christian community, and with themselves.

Pyoca Camp, Conference
and Retreat Center
886 East County Road 100 South
Brownstown, Indiana 47220
(866) 251-2267 — Toll Free
(800) 391-5750—Fax
program@pyoca.org
www.pyoca.org

What’s Inside?
Directions to Pyoca
Registration Day & Drop-off Times
Pick-up Times
Everything Medical
Insurance
Forms you need to return