2025 Camp Staff

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2025 Camp Staff

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“It is a gift that we are unable to stop time completely. We must all pay for life one second at a time. If this spending could be stopped, we might become misers and fear to live at all. -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2025”
–Nate Van Coops, The Warp Clock

Exhibit Details

This exhibit contains all the happenings of the 2025 Camp Staffs at Camp Horseshoe and Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

Displays in this Exhibit:

Camp Staff Pictures

Camp Staff Videos

Memorabilia

Documents

Camp Staff Pictures

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Some pictures of the Camp Horseshoe staff in 2025.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Photo.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff in Goodman pavilion during a training session.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff works during staff week to construct the Campcraft area gateway.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe Campcraft staff taking a photo during staff week.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff poses with the NCAP inspection team with the “Nationally Accredited” flag.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff poses with the “Nationally Accredited” flag in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.

Camp John H. Ware 3rd is accredited in 2025! From left to right: Camp Ranger Conner Martin, NCAP Visitation Team Leader Mark Kenney, Camp Director Dan Sauers, Program Director Joe Bertz, and Camp Commissioner Will Warram.

Octoraro 22 Camp Staff, from left: Peter Gorman, Billy Blankmeyer, Ben B., Michael Corbo, Grayson P., Gregory C., Austin Price, Abby M., William G.

The 2025 Scoutcraft Staff.

Top Row – Kody O., Greg C., Rhys M., Grayson Pitman, Jason Andrews, Austin Price, Mason Helmecki

Bottom Row – James Swithers, Michael Corbo, Sean “Toad” Darlington, Abby M., Cole Driver, and Owen Cutler

Staff member judges give their scores for the synchronized dance contest.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff raising the Campcraft gateway.

The 2025 Campcraft Staff – Greg C., Rhys M., Grayson Pitman, Kody O.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe Handicraft Staff, from left to right: TJ B., Will G., Wil R., James P., Lucas K.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe CITs and Commissioner Hannah Lamb.

The Camp Horseshoe Chapel Choir comprised of 2025 staff members.

All of the 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff is gathered for the staff banquet.

As the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Banquet begins, the staff takes a look at the memories from another camping season.

Handicraft Director Wil Rollings unveils the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Plaque.

Handicraft Director Wil Rollings (right) unveils the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Plaque while Program Director Cole Driver looks on.

The 2025 Horseshoe Staff Plaque on full display.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff grabs appetizers at the staff banquet.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff grabs their dinner at the staff banquet.

Cheers were an omni-present aspect during the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff banquet.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff signs the 2025 staff plaque, as it is a time-honored tradition.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff convenes for the awards portion of the evening.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe staff is ready for the awards portion of the evening.

Camp Director Ethan Bilson gives his introductory remarks at the awards portion of the staff banquet.

Camp Commissioner Hannah Lamb introduces the C.I.T. of the Year Award.

Camp Commissioner Hannah Lamb announces the C.I.T. of the Year Award winners Ben Goodman and Matilda P..

Program Director Cole Driver introduces the Staff Member of the Year Award.

T.J. B. is awarded the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Member of the Year.

2025 Staff Member of the Year T.J. B. at the microphone.

Dr. Dave Mellinger introduces the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Scholarship.

Dr. Dave Mellinger introduces the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Scholarship winners (from left): Peter Gorman, James Swithers, Billy Blankmeyer, and Carissa Shue.

Dr. Dave Mellinger hands out the scholarships to the four lucky staffers.

Assistant Program Director Nate Motel presents the 2025 Man of the Year Award at the Camp Horseshoe Staff Banquet,

Peter Gorman is congratulated by Camp Director Ethan Bilson for winning the 2025 Heart of the Staff Award.

Program Director Cole Driver thanks the staff for making him such the strong leader that he is in being awarded the 2025 HSRAA Staff Member of the Year Award.

Ryan Teat and Pete Motel introduce the International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award.

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award winner is announced!

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award winner is congratulated.

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award winner is congratulated by Camp Director Ethan Bilson.

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award winner is congratulated.

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award is presented.

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) Scholarship Award winner gives his award speech.

Director of Camping Ryan Teat thanks the management of Camp Horseshoe for their efforts in 2025.

The International Exchange of North America (IENA) staff are given tokens of appreciation for their hard work in 2025.

Camp Staff Videos

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Some videos of the Camp Horseshoe staff in 2025.

Unveiling the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Plaque
Wil Rollings, Handicraft Director, unveils the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Plaque.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Staff Banquet Cheer
The staff does a little cheering during the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Banquet.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Opening Remarks
Camp Director Ethan Bilson provides his opening remarks for the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Awards.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

CIT of the Year Awards
Camp Commissioner Hannah Lamb announces the 2025 C.I.T. of the Year Awards.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Staff Member of the Year
Program Director Cole Driver awards the 2025 J.B. Rettew III Staff Member of the Year award to T.J. Belzer.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Staff Scholarships
Dr. Dave Mellinger awards the 2025 Staff Scholarships to Peter Gorman, James Swithers, Billy Blankmeyer, and Carissa Shue.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

IENA Scholarship
VP of Camping Pete Motel and Director of Camping Ryan Teat award the IENA Scholarship.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Achgeketum Award
Horseshoe Camp Director Ethan Bilson awards the 2025 Achgeketum Award to Jason Andrews, who was actually off working elsewhere in camp and could not receive the award.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Man of the Year Award
Assistant Camp Director Nate Motel awards the Camp Horseshoe Man of the Year Award to Gary Miller.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Heart of the Staff Award
Horseshoe Camp Director Ethan Bilson presents the 2025 Heart of the Staff Award to Peter Gorman, who did not make it on camera but reminded everyone “Don’t Wear Hats In the Dining Hall!”
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

HSRAA Staff Member of the Year Award
Program Director Cole Driver thank the staff for working with him as he was awarded the 2025 HSRAA Staff Member of the Year for Camp Horseshoe.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Kitchen Restoration Remarks
At the 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Banquet, Ryan Teat provides thanks for all those who contributed to the Allen Memorial Dining Hall Kitchen restoration project.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Thanking the Senior Staff
Director of Camping Ryan Teat thanks the Senior Staff managers and the rangers for putting together a successful 2025 summer camp season.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Thanking IENA Students
Horseshoe Camp Director Ethan Bilson thanks the IENA work exchange students for their work during the 2025 summer camp season.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

Memorabilia

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Some memorabilia items from the Camp Horseshoe staff in 2025.

Documents

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Some documents from the Camp Horseshoe staff in 2025.

The 2025 Camp Horseshoe Staff Banquet Program.
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe

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Last updated October 9, 2025