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Ever wonder what HSR looks like from Space? Well, keep wondering, but we’ll let you see from several thousand feet. And for those afraid of heights, take a gander at the wonderful views of the camp scenery from a more earthly perspective.

Aerial Shots of Horseshoe
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Here are some breathtaking views from high above Camp Horseshoe over the years.
Pictures 
Aerial Photo of Camp Horseshoe
1928 – Contributed by Richard D. Foot
The few buildings of Camp Horseshoe can be seen from several hundred feet in the air in this early photograph taken during the camp’s inaugural season.
1928 Horseshoe Aerial view
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This aerial photo shows the camp buildings of 1928. If you click on the image to view the full size image, you will notice a crowd of people and couple of vintage vehicles in the field above the White House on the site of today’s Parade Field.
Modern Aerial View
2002 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Eagle Grove, the Bend and the Athletic Field stand out in this aerial view taken in 2002.
Aerial of Horseshoe and Quarry
1959 – Contributed by Anonymous
The trees in Eagles’ and Scouters’ Groves are maturing and the quarry has carved a significant impression in the countryside. The OA Lodge, Rothrock Lodge and Roberts Lodge have also entered the scene. Campmaster’s Lodge does not appear to have been constructed yet.
Aerial – Pool & Athletic Field
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
This aerial photo dates back to around 1930. Note the sparkling new pool, and tiny Spruce trees in Eagles’ and Scouters’ Groves.
Aerial Photo of Horseshoe
1947 – Contributed by Anonymous
This aerial photo has been dated to 1947 based on the fact that the Quonset Hut is in the picture as well as the Headquarters building. If you blow up the image, it appears that Headquarters is under construction.
Aerial Photo of Horseshoe
1947 – Contributed by Anonymous
Another picture dating to the late 40’s when the Headquarters building was under construction.
Horseshoe Aerial Photo
Contributed by Anonymous
The Octoraro Loop as well as Eagles’ and Scouters’ Groves are highly visible landmarks from above.
Annotated Aerial Photo
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
This early aerial picture is annotated with some of Horseshoe’s neighboring properties as well as the Mason Dixon Line the new pool. The trees in Eagles’ Grove are too small to show up and Flagpole Hill is still mostly barren.
Aerial Photo of Lane House and Pole Barn
2004 – Contributed by Anonymous
This aerial photograph shows the Lane House and Pole Barn at the edge of the camp property.
Athletic Field Aerial Photo
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The Athletic Field, as seen here from high above the Chapel, is a site for athletics and fun, and sometimes flooding.
Browning and Kindness
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
These 2 buildings, along with Schramm, have various programmatic or housing roles for Camp Horseshoe.
Camp Road and Rifle Range
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Though this photograph shows much of Camp Horseshoe, you can distinctly see the New Camp Road along with the Rifle Range at the bottom of the picture.
Parking Lot and Roberts
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This photograph gives a clear shot of the Camp Horseshoe Parking Lot as well as the Roberts Cabin and campsite.
Achgeketum and the Quarry
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This distant photograph shows the expansive quarry that lies adjacent to Camp Horseshoe, as well as the Achgeketum Ceremonial Circle.
Aerial View of the OA Bridge
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is an aerial view of the OA Bridge taken during the Drone Day in 2020.
Aerial View of the Athletic Field
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is an aerial view of the Athletic Field taken during Drone Day in 2020.
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.
1930's Aerial View
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
In this old aerial view of Horseshoe you can clearly see the loop of the Octoraro, the old camp road and the new pool area. Also of interest are the roads, trails and lack of trees.
Aerial Photograph
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
1930 aerial photograph of Horseshoe Reservation with new pool installed.
Aerial of Pool
Contributed by Anonymous
The trees in Scouters’ Grove are considerably bigger than the earlier photos but the pool still looks sparkling new. Does anyone want to take a stab at the date of this one?
Aerial Photo
1947 – Contributed by Anonymous
This aerial shot gives a good idea of how secluded Camp Horseshoe was in the 1940s.
Octoraro Loop 2
Contributed by Anonymous
Another shot of the Octoraro flowing around Camp Horseshoe.
Octoraro Loop
Contributed by Anonymous
Camp Horseshoe in the Loop of the Octoraro.
Aerial Photo
Contributed by Anonymous
The quarry, Scouters’ Grove and Eagles’ Grove all stand out from the air.
Aerial Photo
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
This early aerial photo of Camp was quite possibly taken from John Jacob’s bi-plane.
Aerial Photo
Contributed by Anonymous
Another aerial photograph of Camp Horseshoe, showing lots of surrounding farmland and the quarry.
Snowy Aerial
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
Snow covers some of the ground in this early aerial shot of Camp Horseshoe.
Achgeketum Overhead
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Here is an overhead shot of Achgeketum Circle as well as the new camp road and Roberts campsite.
Dining Hall
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The focal point of the summer camp program, where everyone meets up 3 times a day, here is the Dining Hall on aerial display.
Dining Hall
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Here is a view from the North side of the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
Flagpole Hill
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This view from above is of the Camp Horseshoe Flagpole Hill.
Kindness Center
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This overhead shot shows the Kindness Center and the White House, and a part of Eagle Grove.
Lane House
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The Lane House, situated at the front of the Camp Horseshoe entrance, has been used to house the retired ranger Roy Cole and other rangers.
Loop Road
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This vantage point gives a clear shot of the Loop Road that encircles the central part of Camp Horseshoe.
New Camp Road
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The new camp road, where the yellow trail meets the road at the bottom of the steep hill, is featured in this photograph along with a distant Eagle Grove and athletic field.
OA Bridge
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The Octoraro Creek and OA Bridge are clearly visible in this aerial photograph.
OA Bridge
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Another photograph of the Octoraro Creek and the OA Bridge that spans it.
Camp Ware Bridge
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This aerial photograph shows the Octoraro Creek and the Ware Bridge that spans it.
The New Shower House
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here is an aerial view of the new shower house that was installed between the Rothrock and Roberts cabins at Camp Horseshoe in 2021.
Aerial View of Parade Field
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here is a beautiful look at the Camp Horseshoe parade field.
Aerial View of Swimming Pool
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Charles Heistand Memorial swimming pool – from above!
Aerial View of COPE
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
The high ropes course of COPE as seen from above!
Aerial View of Camp Center
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
The camp center of Horseshoe seen by drone.
Camporee Aerial View
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
An aerial view of the tents and other 2022 Camporee activities on the parade field.
Videos 
Here is a video taken of the Camp Horseshoe Retreat Ceremony – from the air!
2022 – Contributed by Anonymous
Aerial Shots of Ware
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This display showcases Camp Ware from high above.
Pictures 
Aerial View of Camp Ware
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
An aerial view of Camp Ware.
Camp Ware
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The perspective from this angle is from South looking north on the field and surrounding areas of Camp Ware.
Camp Ware Field
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This aerial photograph, taken from the perspective of behind the Deerslayer campsite, shows the Camp Ware field and the surrounding areas.
Camp Ware Field
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This photograph shows the Camp Ware fields from the perspective of behind the Fisher Pavilion.
Camp Ware Pool
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This aerial photograph shows the Camp Ware pool and the surrounding trees and field.
Camp Ware Afar
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This view from a plane shows the Camp Ware bridge and the Octoraro creek.
Parking Lot
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
The parking lot and road leading from the gate into the main area of Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Aerial of Jubilee
1963 – Contributed by Anonymous
Aerial Photo of Camp Jubilee.
Camp Ware Pool Aerial
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
An aerial photo of the Camp Ware Pool taken in 2021.
Macaleer Lodge Aerial
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
An aerial photo taken of Macaleer Lodge in 2021.
Videos 
2020 – Contributed by James Sweed
Landscapes and Scenic Views of Horseshoe
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This display showcases the natural beauty of Camp Horseshoe from a lower vantage point than the aerial photos.
1928 Horseshoe White House view
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The White House and Dining Hall were visible from the Octoraro Creek in 1928.
1928 Horseshoe from Flagpole Hil
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
An early view of Horseshoe from Flagpole Hill.
Octoraro Loop
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
View of the Octoraro Loop in 1930.
1970's Kindness Center Winter
1977 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
White House and Kindness Center under a blanket of snow in the 1970’s.
Camp view from Chapel
Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Getting harder to make out the camp buildings from the Chapel.
Chapel View
1981 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Over the years, the chapel view has changed slightly. This shot from the early ’80s shows Eagle’s Grove, the White House, Kindness Center and Browning Lodge.
Chapel View
1981 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The trees had not yet obscured the view of Kindness Center and Browning Lodge from the chapel in 1981.
1928 Horseshoe Hikers
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Scouts hiking in the new camp.
View from Athletic Field
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
View of the camp buildings from the Athletic Field.
1928 Horseshoe Athletic Field
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
View from the Athletic Field. What is the structure on the Athletic Field (on the far left of photo)?
1937 Horseshoe view
1937 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Horseshoe view from about 1937.
1946 Chapel View
1946 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The ever popular view of camp from the Schlaanstine Chapel.
Early Horseshoe Buildings
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This early shot shows signs of the Camp’s former life as the Reynold’s farm along with the new additions, Allen Memorial Dining Hall and Kindness Center.
Scenic View of Octoraro
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A view of boating on the Octoraro creek as well as the athletic field.
Panoramic View
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
Early panoramic view of camp and athletic field from Flag Pole Hill.
Early Flagpole Hill View
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
View of Camp Horseshoe from Flag Pole Hill. Note the cars parked on today’s Parade Field.
View from Across Octoraro
1935 – Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano
Winter view of the boat docks, athletic field and distant White House from across the Octoraro Creek. This picture was most likely taken in the mid to late ’30s.
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.
Chapel View
Contributed by Anonymous
Chapel View most likely from the early 70’s.
View of Camp
Contributed by Anonymous
View of Camp from the Chapel in the 70’s.
Winter View
Contributed by Anonymous
When the leaves are down, the hillside above the old Camp Road and Octoraro yield a nice view of the Camp buildings.
Chapel View
1947 – Contributed by Anonymous
In 1947 the trees in Eagles Grove were well established while the Octoraro Bend, White House and Kindness Center were all clearly visible.
Chapel View – Early 30s
1930 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This photo from the Chapel in the early 30’s shows a clear view of the Octoraro, Dining Hall and White House. Note the newly planted Eagle’s Grove and teepees in the general vacinity of today’s Headquarters.
Chapel View 1968
1968 – Contributed by Anonymous
A couple of Scouts take in the view of Camp from the Chapel.
Chapel View
1968 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Nearly the same as another photo but at a slightly different pose: a couple of Scouts take in the view of Camp from the Chapel.
Flagpole Hill View
Contributed by Anonymous
Another view of early camp from Flagpole Hill.
Camp Buildings
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall, Flagpole Hill View
An early view of the Camp buildings from Flagpole Hill.
Chapel View
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
The view over the Chapel hand rail in the 1930’s.
Flagpole Hill View
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
Can you figure out which direction the photographer was facing when capturing this view from Flagpole Hill View in the early days of Camp?
View Across Athletic Field
Contributed by C. William Waxbom
This view from the early years of camp was shot from the current parade field across the athletic field.
Athletic Field and Archery Range
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
The straw backstops of the Archery Range can be seen at the far end of the Athletic Field can be seen in this shot from near the Chapel in the ’70s.
Beautiful Vista
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
A beautiful vista near the chapel, taken during the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Athletic Field
1969 – Contributed by Rev. Thomas Shanklin
A view of the athletic field from the Schlaanstine Memorial Chapel.
Landscapes and Scenic Views of Ware
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This display chronicles some of the beautiful sites of Camp Ware over the years.
Camp Ware Lodges
2005 – Contributed by James Buczala
Macaleer Lodge and the Ware Dining Hall as seen from across Cooper Field at Camp Ware.
Camp Ware Buildings
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
View of the buildings in the heart of Camp Ware from across the parking lot.
Scenic Winter Ware
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A scenic look over the main part of Camp Ware after the great winter storm of 2010.
Camp Ware
Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger
Campcraft and Pavillion as viewed from the Rapelling Wall.
Be Prepared
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Be Prepared… for snow! This sign reminds campers to all be ready for the elements as they leave camp.
Trail Videos
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This display contains a video showing the Loop Road.
While not strictly a “trail”, the Loop Road surrounds the center of camp and is the main thoroughfare to get anywhere you need in Camp Horseshoe.
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe


