Meet the Staff:

Rob Lyons, Executive Director

Rob Lyons was born in Quincy, MA and grew up attending Brookville Baptist Church in Holbrook, MA. He served as the Youth Director for 3 years while he attended Bridgewater State University and Liberty University.  Rob was a camper at Camp Fireside from 1995 to 2000 and was offered a seat on the Board of Trustees in 2006. In 2007, he accepted the Executive Director position. That same year, he hired his future wife Megan and they were married in 2012. Rob enjoys hunting, fishing and camping and he also works for McGregor EMS and Barrington Fire & Rescue as a Paramedic. 

Meg Lyons, Day Camp Director

Meg has attended Camp Fireside since the age of 8. Originally from Easton, MA, Meg graduated from Boston Baptist College in 2011 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Minors in Education & Counseling. She taught for two years at a private christian school in Wayland, MA. Meg has been directing day camp since 2009. Rob & Meg were married in 2012 in the chapel at Camp Fireside. They now both work and reside on camp property. Meg enjoys teaching about the Bible, exploring God's beautiful creation and hanging out with kids. 

Aileen Lyons, Food Service Director

Aileen lives in Quincy, MA. After volunteering in the kitchen for one summer, she joined the staff in 2007. In the off season, she works as a paraprofessional with special needs children. Aileen enjoys reading and researching new recipes for the Fireside menu. She also serves as the Children's Ministry Director at Brookville Bible Church. 

Sami West, Asst. Day Camp Director

Sami grew up in Gonic, NH which is a town over from Camp Fireside. She is currently an undergraduate at Clark University in Worcester, MA. Sami plans to complete her Bachelor's in psychology in 2018, and will then continue on to complete her Graduate degree at Clark University in 2019. She will graduate with a Master in Education. In 2015, Sami became a day camp and overnight counselor and in 2016, she took on the role of assistant day camp director. Her favorite part of working at camp is watching campers grow into their own and in their faith through the weeks. Seeing their smiling faces and youthful energy makes each day better!

James Bollivar, Ropes & Maintenance Director

James lives in Oakham, MA. He attended Camp Fireside as a child and has since worked on staff for many years.. He enjoys leading rock wall & zipline electives and creating exciting new challenge courses at camp. In the off season, he works for a window installation company and volunteers with the youth at Holden Chapel.