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In the early 1960’s, the Explorer Base was renamed Camp Jubilee. The camp featured a ‘Jambo’ style of camping for troops that wanted to experience outdoor skills under their own leadership rather than the more structured program across the creek at Camp Horseshoe.
Photos
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Though photos during Camp Jubilee’s tenure (1960 – 1985) are scarce, we will include them here in this display.
News Articles
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News articles we find for Camp Jubilee are housed here in this display.
From the September 20, 1962 edition of Brandywine Archive, this article lists out the various metrics of the 1962 season, including a rundown of various programs and awards earned by Scouts. The article also discusses items of interest at Camp Jubilee.
1962 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the February 25, 1965 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the awarded Camp Jubilee pool contract to the Viking Swimming Pool Company and the history of Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1965 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the July 10, 1968 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the scores that Camps Horseshoe and Jubilee received during National Inspection – Horseshoe received 100/100 and Jubilee got 98/100!
1968 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This article from The Suburban and Wayne Times from August of 1972 describes a bit of Berwyn Troop 121’s week at Jubilee.
1972 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
From the February 8, 1981 edition of the Sunday News, this article talks about the Webelos Week that started experimentally 4 years ago and the various activities that are offered during the program.
1981 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From the August 19, 1982 edition of the Centre Daily Times, this article talks about the Science and Energy Camp, the first of its kind nationwide, that was held at Camp Jubilee and featured instruction for 8 merit badges delivered by faculty and staff from the College of Engineering at Penn State.
1982 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
From October 11, 1984, this article discusses the rank and merit badge advancement the troop achieved during their summer camping week at Camp Jubilee.
1984 – Contributed by Anonymous
J.B. Comment’s on Camp Jubilee
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This article by J. B. Rettew first appeared in the March 2004 issue of the HSRAA newsletter, The Octoraro Loop.
For many years after Scout troop camping was developed at Camp Jubilee, the camp has attracted devoted troops to enjoy a different style program than that offered at Camp Horseshoe. Troops like Oxford Troop 44, led by Bill Robertson and now his son Bruce; Troop 22 of Unionville with leaders like Carl Buffington, Chuck Kelly, Harry Alberts and John McCabe; Hopewell Troop 8 now lead by ‘Coop’ Cooper; Troop 45 of Devon lead by Dick Miller and Mike Langdon; Berwyn Troop 121 (now lapsed) lead by Al Brawn; all of whom staunchly supported the Jubilee program as did other devotees like Troops 51, 222, among others.
In 1985, the 75th anniversary of the BSA, Camp Jubilee was renamed Camp John H. Ware 3rd honoring an active Council Scouter and prominent Senator in Chester County from Oxford.
Over the past 25 years Camp Jubilee – John H. Ware 3rd leaders have figured strongly in the development of the camp’s program and the variety of offerings to both Boy Scout and Cub Scout units. Ray Pawley was an early director, followed by Rob McCarter, Matt Christenson, Dr. Dave Mellinger, Paul Owens, Fred Stoudt and the Bruton family (CW, Ben and Josh), Steve McCall-Carter, past leader Marjie Prosock and present day Jim Montich.
Unlike Horseshoe, the Ware program is multi-faceted and requires agility-cm the part of leaders and staff. During the summer, they plan and execute multifaceted programs that serve the needs of the Computer Camp, Science and Energy Camp, Handicapped Camporee, Scout Troops, Cub and Webelos camping, and Parent and Pal weekend activities.
Today, new challenges are on the horizon with the enhanced facilities involved with Cub Town and various program offerings in developing Cub and Webelos programs. Stay tuned for future reports in the Octoraro Loop.
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Memorabilia
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Memorabilia for Camp Jubilee is found in this display.
The two Camp Jubilee patches below are similar, but you can use the slider to show the subtle differences.
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