www.pylescamp.com

Testimonials:

"Camp helped me forget the bad stuff I've done in my life.  Pyles Camp brought out something I never knew I had inside me.  I know my mother would be proud of me"

—Johnny, Bakersfield 

"I learned to be more responsible with things I could do with my life.  My counselor helped my with my problems, gave me advice that makes me feel good and confident.  They believe in me when others didn't care" 

—Delfino, Bakersfield

"Before I went to camp I was really negative, but this camp taught me to be positive" 

—Benjamin, Thousand Oaks


 

About R.M. Pyles Boys Camp -Philosophy & Values

Core Philosophy:

      • Create consistency between internal values and outward action
      • Touch their hearts in a meaningful way
      • Kids come first
      • Provide a safe and caring emotional and physical environment
      • Always be there = calls and letters always answered
      • We are service oriented - to campers, volunteers, staff, parents, board
      Core Values

Core Values:

      • Honesty
      • Openness
      • Work Ethic - effort is reflection of self
      • Integrity - we do what we say
      • Caring
      • Personal Responsibility - ownership of actions and consequences, no victimhood
      • Dependability
      • Initiative - self-starters
      • Fairness
      • Safety
      • Pride in who we are and what we do

      Placeholder ImageOur Mission Statement

      Established in 1949, R. M. Pyles Boys Camp is dedicated to the task of building healthier and happier generations of productive Americans firmly endowed with the ideals and principles of our freedom loving country.  To give our boys a new confidence in life through a high quality challenging wilderness camp experience. We continue to follow up with year-round programs to support and reinforce values learned at camp.