Scouts from Willistown 78 work together to carry a foot locker to their home for the next week or two. This photo is probably from around the early 70’s.

The flaps on the tent are neatly rolled to allow a breeze to flow through the tent on a clear night. We are not absolutely sure what troop or campsite this is but since the picture was found with another from Troop 78, we are guessing that this Dan Beard.

One of the adirondack cabins in Dan Beard campsite gets a new roof.

One of the adirondacks in Dan Beard campsite gets a new roof.

The Dan Beard Pavilion is a great place to hang out… or hang tents when they’re a little wet.

Ernie Heegard hangs from one of the cross pieces at a newly-constructed latrine in the Dan Beard campsite.

Berwyn Troop 11 pose for a Troop photo at Dan Beard Campsite in 1957.

Back Row – Dick Schulze (SM), Gene Hillman, _____, Lee Rimel, Bill Jackson, Eliel Thornbury, Jim Sawyer, Bill Bird, Roger Schellhammer, Bob Busey, Jim Christie, _____, _____

Front Left – Skip Kolze

Right of Flag – Perry Teillon, Bill Bailey, Jack Ansley, Bruce Brunckhurst.

From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook; written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.

T78 Scout Alan Fegley stands at the Dan Beard entrance while his troop is in camp.

A panoramic of Troop 78 in Dan Beard campsite.