Full Time Staff

Camp Office Members Alphabetical Directory

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Executive Director

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Camp Director

Sean "Beaver" McEnulty

Sean has been involved with R. M. Pyles Boys Camp since he was a boy. He was a camper and counselor until 1977 when we went into the Marine Corps. When he was honorably discharged, Sean joined the California Highway Patrol and during his 12 years with the Patrol was recognized for his leadership abilities, supervisory skills and exemplary service. A accident while he was on patrol with the CHP ended his career with them in 1998.  Sean has been married for 30 years to his wife Pam and they have three adult sons who they are very proud of.

Sean returned to camp during the summers of 1998 and 1999 and became the Camp Director in 2000. In 2002 he added the Executive Director’s responsibilities to his duties as well. In 2006 the position of Executive Director was split from the Camp Director position so that Sean could concentrate on the active and direct management of the Camp as the Camp Director.

Sean is a Certified Visitor as well as a graduate of the Camp Director’s Training program of the American Camp Association and continues in service education through the ACA and other sources.

Thanks to his leadership, Pyles Camp is secure in its ability to continue our legacy of over 60 years of changing lives in a positive direction and Daring Boys to Become Men, and Men to Become Leaders. R.M Pyles Boys Camp is an Accredited American Camp Association Camp, adhering to the highest standards of the camping world. Sean is well respected and loved by campers and staff alike.

Facilities Manager

"Shotgun" Darren King

Shotgun has worked in the youth services field for the past 25 years.  First as a camp counselor and then as a program leader for the Wilderness Institute where he led outdoor recreation programs including hikes, team building, ropes course, rock climbing, reptile programs and frontier skills classes.  He graduated with honors from Hum boldt State University with a degree in Recreation Administration and a minor in Natural Resources Interpretation and Business. 

He began working at Pyles Camp in 1987 as a summer camp counselor and program specialist and continued on a seasonal basis until 1995 when he joined the full time staff.  His first position was the Program Coordinator responsible for the Winter Outreach program and coordinating the selection of Lioneers and Voyagers.  In 2002 he became the facilities director responsible for overseeing all the facilities, building, supplies, equipment, purchasing and food.  He is also responsible for the yearbook which is published each year as well as assisting Beaver with the day to day operations of running camp.

His contribution to the great physical as well as programmatic condition of the camp is a well known and appreciated by campers and staff alike.

 

Outreach Coordinator

Christopher "McFly" McEnulty

McFly was introduced to Pyles Camp at a very young age.  In 1997, he became a camper, returned in 1998 as a Lioneer, and then began working his way up through the Pyles ranks.  He counseled for a number of summers and was able to take over as the Lion Meadows Director, spending a number of years there.  He was also given the opportunity to be a Voyager Director, and eventually so spend a summer as a Program Director.  He has held virtually every position at camp, even spending a few sessions as the camp cook.  

McFly graduated from CSU Bakersfield in June of 2007 with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Linguistics.  He spent the next year teaching high school in Bakersfield, but in the spring of 2008 was accepted to the University of Edinburgh.  He began his coursework there in September of 2008, completed his dissertation in August of 2009, and received his Masters in Medieval Studies that following November.  During his stay in Scotland he managed to continue camping and in April of 2009 had the opportunity to backpack the West Highland Way.  Upon returning to Bakersfield in the fall of 2009, he was hired as the Outreach Coordinator allowing him to continue working where he loves most, with the Lioneers and Voyagers of Pyles Camp.  It is also his responsibility to plan the winter reunions and activities.  He is an avid martial artist and has trained in Judo, Ju Jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Administrative Manager

Leslie McCann

Leslie McCann has over 20 years of experience in office administration. She was employed by the Cal State University system for 10 years in an Office Manager/Human Resources position before accepting a position with a private CPA firm as their Firm Administrator where she was employed for 12 years. Leslie is married with two children and resides in the Santa Clarita Valley.