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The Athletic Field has been the site of various competitions throughout the Camp’s history including archery, baseball, soccer, volleyball and the original obstacle course.
Photo Gallery
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Here are some pictures of the Athletic Field from the beginning of Camp Horseshoe to the present.
Disc Golf
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Starting in 2017, the Disc Golf course was created on the Athletic Field.
See Also 
Click HERE to see a display about the various Disc Golf memorabilia items that have been issued.
Videos
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Here are some videos of the Athletic Field from the beginning of Camp Horseshoe to the present.
The Athletic Field Obstacle Course in 1945.
1945 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Obstacle Course race on the Athletic Field in 1943.
1943 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
The Athletic Field hosted this Obstacle Course race in 1944.
1944 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
This race was part of the Water Carnival in 1944.
1944 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Real chemical rockets are set off on the Athletic Field during Troop 73’s winter camp outing at Camp Horseshoe.
2013 – Contributed by Thomas Savoy
Here is the West end of the Athletic field near the Camp Horseshoe Archery Range.
1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A view of the Eastern end of the Camp Horseshoe athletic field near the Indian Village Teepee.
1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Newspaper Articles
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So far only one article about the athletic field, but as more are found, they will live on in this display.
From the August 12, 1933 edition of The Daily Republican, this article talks about the athletic field, its daily visitors, and what activities take place on the field. There is also some brief words about boating at Camp Horseshoe.
1933 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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