The Thunderbird you find on the top of the website is the symbol of the Camp Parsons staff. Dating back to the days of the Native inhabitants of the Olympic Peninsula, the Thunderbird has stood as a symbol of a right of passage. Young Natives would venture into the heart of the Olympic Mountains in search of some sign of the Thunderbird to mark their passage into adulthood. The Camp Parsons Staff has adopted the image of the Thunderbird and it adorns the various jackets, sweatshirts, and other formal Staff uniform parts.
 
The following are the senior staff for Camp Parsons.


 
 
 


 


 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

 Ken McEdwards
 

Camp Director  since 2001.  Prior to that time he served as full time Camp Ranger from 1995-2000.  Ken is a native of Port Orchard and served for many years on the Camp Brinkley staff as well as camps in Alaska.  Ken previously had his own business as a contracter before being employed full time by the Boy Scouts.  He has completed Woodbadge and is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow.  Ken lives at camp with his wife and three children.

 
 
 
 Mike McNellis 

 

Dr. McNellis has served on the Camp Parsons staff off and on since 1974.  He has worked in a variety of areas in camp including 4 years as Program Director as well as 22 seasons as Assistant Camp Director.  He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 171 in North Seattle, a former Scoutmaster, has completed Woodbadge, is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Chief Seattle Council.

 

 
 
 
 
 
Keith Ingebrigtson
 
Keith is the Camp Ranger.  Growing up as a Boy Scout, Keith hailed from Troop 124 in North Seattle.  He served on the Aquatics Staff at CP from 1967 to 1970 after which he enlisted in the US Navy as a Corpsman.  Keith had previously served as Shooting Sports Director and Assistant Ranger. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Curtiss Lyman
 
Curtiss is the Program Director for the 2013 season.  He is an Eagle Scout from Normandy Park and a recent graduate of Tulane University.  Curtiss has served as Aquatics Director, CIT Director, Centennial Director and as Eco/Con Director and has served as a staff member in most areas of camp.
 

 
 
 
 
 Matt Swanson
 

Matt is our Head Commissioner this summer. Matt has been on staff since 2008 where he worked primarily in the craft lodge. He has also been our Craft Lodge lead and Office Manager in the past. He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 406 in Kent, WA and is attending Western Oregon University where he is majoring in Political Science. In his spare time he likes to hang out with his multitude of pet kittens.