A Real Dive?
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Perhaps the Horseshoe Pool helped train a future Olympian?
Heistand Pool
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Heistand Pool ca. 1960s (?).
Aquatics Director
1979 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
Aquatics Director Rich Mason demonstrates Lifesaving Techniques to these 1979 campers.
High Flier
Contributed by Anonymous
The diving boards have always been a popular attraction at the Horseshoe Pool. Check out the high flier in this photo!
Pool Canoeing
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
How to get in canoe demonstration by Chuck Miller, Waterfront Director, while Ernie Wright stands by. Demo probably held on “Roberts’ Day as dignataries and visitors watch.
Merit Badge Instruction
Contributed by Anonymous
Swimming and Lifesaving instruction has always been a primary focus at the pool.
Lifesaving in the 1950s
1954 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Pool Director Ernie Heegard instructs a Scout (or staff member) in Lifesaving.
Early Pool
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
Chuck Miller, Waterfront Director, stands by deep end watching swimming competition. Council Board members and guests cheer Scouts along while others lifeguard.
Buddy Board
Contributed by Anonymous
The first stop when entering the pool is at the buddy board. This photo was taken prior to the pool entrance being moved to shallow end of the pool.
Free Swim
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Lifeguards stand watch over a free swim in 1944.
Lifesaving Class
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Aquatics Director Al Weeks teaches artificial respiration.
Lifesaving Class
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Aquatics Director Al Weeks lifesaving class. Was Al Weeks the Aquatics Director, Program Director, or both in 1944?
Pool Staff and Scouts
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The brand new pool was a popular place to cool off in 1930 just like it is today.
Dip in the Octoraro
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Prior to the Horseshoe Pool’s construction in 1930, Scouts would cool off in the Octoraro below Taylor campsite.
Lifesaving MB and Lifeguard BSA
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Aquatics director Will Stevens demonstrates to the Lifesaving Merit Badge and Lifeguard BSA classes.
BSA Lifeguard
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts and leaders practice a rescue during Lifeguard BSA training.
Water Polo – Horseshoe Style
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A long standing tradition at the pool has been the Horseshoe style water polo games. While not quite measuring up to the Olympic standard, campers and staff have enjoyed the game using the ladders as goals in the red-white section of the pool.
Aquatics Merit Badge
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts from the Swimming merit badge circle up with life vests while those participating in the Kayaking program practice strokes in the background.
Gunnel Race
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A Scout demonstrates propelling his canoe while riding on the canoe gunnels.
Lifesaving Class
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Chuck Miller teaches life saving techniques.
Camp Horseshoe Pool Open
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Camp Horseshoe Pool is open and buddy check is enforced!
Taylor Beach Swimming
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Swimming at Taylor Beach on the Octoraro.
Swimming Pool Diving
1992 – Contributed by Mark Schatz
This Scout is doing a well-formed dive at the Heistand Pool in 1992.
