Athletic Field Obstacle Course
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
AAH! The old Obstacle Course (aka Commando Course) on the Athletic Field with the Scouts on the Monkey ladders…pant…ugh…pant!!
Aerial View of the Athletic Field
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is an aerial view of the Athletic Field taken during Drone Day in 2020.
Athletic Field Aerial
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another aerial view of the Athletic Field captured during the Drone Day of 2020.
John Jacob's Bi-plane
1929 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
John Jacob’s biplane lands on Athletic Field. In the background, Old Glory flies proudly atop Flagpole Hill.
OA Bridge Work
2016 – Contributed by Gus Sauerzopf
Members of Octoraro Lodge 22 work on removing dead wood and other projects to fix the OA bridge prior to the April 2016 service weekend.
As Seen From Above
2015 – Contributed by Anonymous
These Scouts are having fun down near the bend and the athletic field, and they are being photographed all the way from the Camp Horseshoe Chapel.
Athletic Field Panoramic
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This shows the expansive nature of the Athletic Field, used for many games and athletic competitions over the years.
Flying Kites
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The kites came in all different shapes and sizes, and the aerodynamics for each were quite unique when flown on the Camp Horseshoe Athletic Field.
Athletic Field From Afar
2011 – Contributed by Anonymous
This picture of the athletic field was taken from Chapel Hill.
Athletic Field
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
The original Camp buildings (Allen Memorial Dining Hall, White House, Kindness Center and Browning Lodge) are all visible from the Athletic Field in this early photo.
Winter Athletic Field
Contributed by Anonymous
Winter Athletic Field
Volleyball
Contributed by Anonymous
A coed group plays volleyball on the Athletic Field. Note the unique net.
Obstacle Course
Contributed by C. William Waxbom
A Scout clears the wall of the Athletic Field Obstacle Course.
Baseball Field
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
The baseball diamond and backstop can be seen in this early photo of the Athletic Field.
Athletic Field Sports
Contributed by Anonymous
Athletic Field Sport – Can anyone identify this game?
Athletic Field Sports
Contributed by Anonymous
Sports on the Athletic Field were a popular activity in the early days of camp.
Athletic Field
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts competing on the Athletic Field in the late 20’s or early 30’s.
Athletic Field Volleyball
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
Sports on the Athletic Field following the dinner meal while the canoes and rowboats drift on Octoraro Creek.
More Obstacle Course
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
More of the Obstacle Course – a Scout Physically Fit…!
Ready for Bridge Work
1967 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Here are some OA Scouters in the Athletic Field before starting the day’s work on making OA bridge repairs.
Athletic Field
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is a scene of the athletic field during the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.

