Summer Camp

2026 Summer Camp Information -- CAMP PARSONS 7/12/26 to 7/18/26 near Brinnon, WA on the Olympic Penninsula

PACKING LIST: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12HMUBlTReCTx2N5jRzHpCyZ66fvAt8Xe/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=107310085993404357681&rtpof=true&sd=true

WEEKLY SCHEDULE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18x8MvEAOCovbFZ9Lw0012xUOfNHg2aVB/view?usp=drive_link

MERIT BADGE & ADVANCEMENT SCHEDULE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NlFRS-Hb28me0bAVTaKhe-M4nqugHrUX/view?usp=drive_link

USEFUL INFORMATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fk-Pzx57f86Smt5YOdpSL8NLj5hNwmXN/view?usp=drive_link

CAMP MAP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1faUZvm_wK9Fq3LOnJtWKkgOJ04NSBg-1/view?usp=drive_link

LEADER'S GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TTwzqupHcUNtXWk3z5POygSszM0QAwGP/view?usp=drive_link

Troops meet at 9:00AM, Sunday 7/12 at the Parish Center Parking Lot for check-in to depart for camp.  

Plan to bring a sack lunch on Sunday, 7/12.  

Troops plan to depart the Camp Property at approximately 9:00AM on Saturday 7/18 for return home.  Parent Drivers should plan to arrive at Camp Parsons by 8:15AM.  ETA Tacoma Parish Center on 7/18 is approximately 11:00AM. 

FURTHER NOTES:

+ FOOD: If your Scout has food allergies, please advise Christine Chansley ASAP.  

+ It is recommened that each Scout bring a print-out of the weekly schedule and trail map with them in their day pack. 

+ For an emergency, recommend contacting the Scoutmaster.   Adult mobile phone numbers are provided elsewhere. 

+ There is only 1 or 2 power outlets available in each Camp.  Scouts bringing mobile phones or electronic devices do so at their own risk and will have minimal access to the power outlet in camp.  Phones are NOT allowed to serve as a distraction to others.  Mobile Phone reception is relatively poor in the vicinity of the camp.   WIFI is not available to Scouts in Camp.   

+ All shoes worn in camp should be closed-toed (except shower shoes).    Wear sturdy shoes to camp (CROCS are NOT recommended).  Attendees will likely walk 4 miles or more each day.  

+ For scouts taking Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badges- or merit badges on the waterfront, it is recommended to bring two swimsuits. 

+ Any Lottery Merit Badge Classes will be drawn/announced on Sunday afternoon 7/12.  

+ The mailing address for Scouts is as follows:

Scout NAME / Troop 299 (B or G) / July 12-18

Camp Parsons

970 Bee Mill Road

Brinnon, WA 98320

UPS and FedEx are preferred; as USPS mail sometimes gets delayed.   Recommend mailing no later than Monday 7/13/26 to ensure that it can be received by Friday.

Driver/Attendees for transportation to/from Summer Camp:

If a driver must cancel, please advise Christine Chansley as soon as possible.

9:00AM 7/12 - MEET-UP AT THE PARISH CENTER PARKING LOT

8:15AM 7/18 - MEET-UP AT CAMP PARSONS PARKING LOT near Brinnon, WA.