Give a camper the chance to grow.

Pyles is offered at no cost to campers and families. Your gift helps make the camp experience and year-round support possible.

With thanks to

Our funding partners.

Your impact

What your gift actually does.

$3,500

Sponsors one camper for a full camp session and a year of year-round mentoring — the same amount it costs Pyles to send a single camper through the program.

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Any amount

Every gift, of any size, goes directly toward camper meals, transportation, wilderness programming, and year-round mentoring.

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Give monthly

Recurring gifts give Pyles a stable, predictable base of support to plan each summer's program with confidence.

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Your support in action

Fund the experience families do not have to pay for.

Donations help cover the people, equipment, meals, transportation, wilderness programming, facilities, mentoring, and support that make Pyles possible.

R.M. Pyles Boys Camp is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN 95-1810837.

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Your gift is processed through Pyles' secure Little Green Light donation form.

Donation and tax information: Please retain your donation receipt and acknowledgment. Federal tax rules generally require a written acknowledgment to substantiate charitable contributions of $250 or more. If a donor receives goods or services in exchange for a contribution, the deductible amount may be limited. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances. Please consult a qualified tax adviser for advice about your gift. Read donation terms.

Give securely

Online gifts are completed through Pyles' secure donation provider. The giving form supports one-time and recurring contributions and keeps payment details within the donation platform.

If you have a question about a gift, call the camp office at 661-294-1394.

Other ways to give

Build a legacy at Pyles.

General support

Support camp operations, program services, transportation, year-round outreach, equipment, and youth development.

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Legacy Wall

Pyles offers a commemorative plaque opportunity near the Mess Hall for donors who want their support recognized for future generations.

Legacy Wall details →

Mess Hall support

The organization has also raised support to rebuild and repair the Mess Hall following major structural loss.

Mess Hall campaign →

Other ways to give

Ask your employer about matching gifts, or talk to your advisor about giving through a donor-advised fund, stock transfer, or planned/legacy gift. Contact our office and we'll help coordinate any of these.

“A hand extended for a handshake is a helping hand.”

Robert M. Pyles' idea was built around people helping people. That model still powers the camp today.