4th of July Flags
2004 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
For the 4th of July, the flags of the 13 original American Colonies are flown at the head of the parade field.
Troop Flags
1970 – Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Troops in camp proudly displayed their flags at the top of the Parade Field in the 70’s as the still do today.
Maintaining the Field
The parade field is usually meticulously maintained by volunteers such as Karl “Moose” Winsch and looks great during the summer for evening retreat.
Parade Field Webcam
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The parade field webcam, high above the field in the trees near the Dining Hall.
Aerial View of the Parade Field
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is an aerial view of the Parade Field taken during the Drone Day of 2020.
Vespers on the Parade Field
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Used for many purposes other than evening retreat, Camp Commissioner Hannah Lamb leads a Vespers service on July 3, 2024.
Aerial View of Parade Field
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here is a beautiful look at the Camp Horseshoe parade field.
Webcam Work
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Eric Allison works on the webcam at the far end of the parade field during the 2025 June Service Weekend.
Parade Field Parking Lot
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
In the earliest days of Camp Horseshoe, today’s Parade Field was a parking lot.
Dining Hall and Parade Field
1970 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Here is a shot of the parade field looking a little worse for wear in the early 1970s.
Cedar Grove
2004 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Staff members enjoy lunch in Cedar Grove, a little secluded area to the south of the parade field.
