Panoramic View of Campcraft
2009 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A panoramic view of the Campcraft program area.
Hossum Hall
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the Hossum Hall – a suped-up pavilion structure at the Campcraft area.
Campcraft Gazebo Under Construction
1996 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Here is the Campcraft Gazebo under construction in 1996.
Campcraft Chuckboxes
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Campcraft Chuckboxes, devoid of any items.
Campcraft Pavilion
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Campcraft area in the ’70s.
Up in the Air
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Obstacle Course in the 1970s.
Making Cups
2010 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
By using hot charcoal, the Campcraft staff can burn holes in these logs to create drinking cups.
Drawbridge
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Former Camp Horseshoe Camp Director Clarke Green tests out the new Campcraft drawbridge.
Merry-Go-Round
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
What will they think of next? Campcraft staffers built this fully-functional Merry-Go-Round in their area for the 2010 season. To operate, four folks (balanced across from each other) sit on the logs (as shown) while others raise the apparatus up the center pole. Tension in the machine increases, and when the carousel gets to a certain height, the tension is released and the apparatus spins around the center pole until it hits ground.
Campcraft Program Shelter
1977 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
The Campcraft program shelter.
Campcraft PHOZZ
1980 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
PHOZZZ was a term coined by Matt Christenson for the many activities in the Campcraft Department.
Campcraft Tent Display
1979 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
A Campcraft display of various kinds of tents and their purposes in the Camping merit badge area.
Campcraft
1965 – Contributed by Anonymous
Campcraft Area in 1965.
Fires and Cooking Area
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
An early Fires and Cooking area at Campcraft.
1928 Horseshoe Campcraft Area
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Early pioneering at Horseshoe in the Campcraft Area.
Campcraft Axe Yard
1995 – Contributed by Mike Arles
An important part of the Campcraft program, a well-marked axe yard with plenty of space is a prevalent part of the Campcraft area.
Post Holes
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Staff member Noel Abraham fits into a very deep post hole to demonstrate just how much digging is required for the Campcraft gate cedar poles.
Campcraft Gateway and Tents
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The Campcraft Gateway shows off the staff’s pioneering skills.
Campcraft Teepee
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The teepee has been a popular display in the Campcraft area for many years.
Campcraft Shelter
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Campcraft has many types of shelter on display including this one constructed of logs and earth with a thatched roof.
Campcraft Gazebo
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The Campcraft Gazebo
Campcraft Teepee
1928 – Contributed by Richard D. Foot
The Campcraft area with teepee and tents when Camp Horseshoe opened in 1928.
Campcraft Gazebo
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A sneak peek into the “Hoss Zone” of the Campcraft Gazebo.
Campcraft Tent Area
1928 – Contributed by Richard D. Foot
The tent demonstration area shows a regular A-frame tent as well as a lean-to made of scavenged material in this scene from the early days of Horseshoe.
Campcraft Gate
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Campcraft gate is a pioneering marvel, standing over 20 feet tall consisting of cedar poles and lashings and the the campcraft logo in the center.
Campcraft Pavilion
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Campcraft pavilion built in the mid-2000s.
Campcraft Signpost
1980 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Paul Bunyan Field Day banner hangs in the background behind the signpost highlighting the Campcraft department’s offerings.
2024 Campcraft Staff
2024 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2024 Campcraft Staff.
Signal Tower
Contributed by Anonymous
A signal tower combining multiple facets of pioneering skill.
Campcraft in the 1970s
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Campcraft area in the 1970s.
Hanging On
1991 – Contributed by Mark Schatz
These Scouts hang on to the rope / log bridge in Campcraft in 1991.
Campcraft Bridge
1991 – Contributed by Mark Schatz
These Scouts hang on to the rope / log bridge in Campcraft in 1991.
Chopping Wood
1991 – Contributed by Mark Schatz
Mark Schatz chops some wood in Campcraft in 1991.
Rappelling in Campcraft
1991 – Contributed by Mark Schatz
Mark Schatz rappelling down the old rappelling wall in Campcraft.
2026 Campcraft Gateway
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2026 Campcraft program area gateway.
