Buddy Board
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The buddy board ensures that Scouts are matched up with a counterpart for a safe, fun swimming experience.
1995 Heistand Pool
1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A view of Heistand Pool after being refurbished in 1995. The entrance is now at the shallow end, metal and wood bleachers replace the concrete bleachers along the right side and a new structure encloses the pumps and filters.
Frozen Pool
Contributed by Anonymous
Winter ice heaved over the sides of the Horseshoe Pool. 1970’s?
Heistand Pool
Contributed by Anonymous
Buddy Up! Scouts buddy up during a Buddy Check at the Horseshoe Heistand Pool. This picture was taken prior to the entrance moving to the shallow end of the pool.
Heistand Pool in the 1960s
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This picture appears to be from the 1960s.
Horseshoe Pool
1946 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
View of the Horseshoe Pool in 1946.
Free Swim
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Lifeguards stand watch over a free swim in 1944.
Horseshoe Pool
Contributed by Anonymous
The Horseshoe pool in the early days. Note the flagstone deck and location of the life guard stands.
Buddy Board
Contributed by Anonymous
Herb Ellison watches over Scouts entering the pool area and buddying up. This photo dates to the late 40’s.
Buddy Board
Contributed by Anonymous
Dan Beard and Natureheart join the original five stockades on the Buddy Board.
Horseshoe Pool
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts enjoy the Heistand Pool.
Pool in the 1930's
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
1930’s Horseshoe pool swimmers. Note the combination pioneering project / lifeguard stand.
Horseshoe Pool
1930 – Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano
Early photo of the Horseshoe Pool.
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.
Horseshoe Pool
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Note the extremely high life guard stand at the far end of the pool in this picture from the early 1930’s.
Pool Construction
1930 – Contributed by Richard D. Foot
Construction on the Horseshoe pool beginning in 1930.
Early Horseshoe Pool
Contributed by C. William Waxbom
Another view of an early Camp Horseshoe pool, complete with fountains.
Flooded Heistand Pool
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Hurricane Ida did not spare the pool as it was completely submerged after the destructive path of the storm hit in August 2021.
Heistand Pool Latrine Drawing
2023 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is a schematic of the Heistand Pool Latrine Renovation where a much bigger latrine with changing rooms is under construction in 2023.
Aerial View of Swimming Pool
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Charles Heistand Memorial swimming pool – from above!
Faded Heistand Pool Image
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
An older image of the Heistand Pool that’s a bit faded.
Scout Diving
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Scouts take turns demonstrating their form from the Heistand Pool diving boards.
Scouts Swimming
Contributed by Anonymous
The diving boards in the Red, White and Blue end of the pool have been popular since the pool first opened.
Horseshoe Pool
Contributed by David B. Woodward
An older picture of the Camp Horseshoe Pool.
