Name: 2027 HSRAA Reunion
Start: 2027-07-16T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2027-07-16T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Camp Horseshoe

< Memorabilia

“The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all differences of class and country.”
–Lord Baden-Powell

Exhibit Details

Collecting patches from various Scouting activities has been a tradition since the early days of Scouting. Horseshoe Scout Reservation has been the site of many of these activities and here are some of the patches to prove it.

Displays in this Exhibit:

Tour Stop

Camp Horseshoe Round Patch

Camp Ware Round Patch

Segments

Camp Award

Cub Scout Day Camp

Other Summer Camp Patches

Staff Patches

1980s Winter Camping Patches

1990s Winter Camping Patches

2000s Winter Camping Patches

2010s Winter Camping Patches

2020s Winter Camping Patches

Octoraro Winter Camp Staffing Patches

Campmaster Patches

Spook-O-Ree Patches

Klondike Derby Patches

Webelos Woods Patches

Other Winter Event Patches

Miscellaneous Winter Camp Patches

Note: The Octoraro 22 patches listed below are patches pertaining to Horseshoe Scout Reservation and are not all-inclusive for all Octoraro 22 patches.

Octoraro Conclave Patches

Octoraro Winter Camp Staffing Patches

Legends of the Lodge

Other Octoraro Patches

Special Event Patches

Special Camporee Patches

Science and Radio Camp Patches

Training Patches

HSRAA Patches

Miscellaneous Position Patches

Miscellaneous Camp Patches

Patch Designs

Camp Horseshoe Round Patch

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Every Scouts and Scouter who has ever spent a week at Camp Horseshoe has earned one of these to sew onto the right side of their Scouting uniform.

This patch with a new center emblem was issued in 2026 in advance of the 100th anniversary of Camp Horseshoe in 2027.

Though created in 2026, this 100th Anniversary Camp Horseshoe Round Patch will be issued in 2027.

Normal Camp Horseshoe Round Patch worn below the right pocket on the Scout uniform. Segments can be earned to add around the perimeter of the patch. The round patch can be earned by Scouts and Scouters attending a week at Summer Camp.

One of the few round patches with “Indian Head” center that displays “Camp Horseshoe” instead of “Horseshoe Scout Reservation”.

This round patch for Camp Horseshoe and Camp Ware was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chester County Council in 2019.

The chenille patch version of the 90th Anniversary of HSR logo.

The 90th Anniversary HSR Round Patch.

The round Horseshoe patch released in 2011.

This 85th Anniversary Camp Horseshoe Patch was issued in 2012.

This patch was issued to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. It’s best to appreciate this patch from afar.

This HSR patch was issued during the 100th Anniversary of Scouting celebration.

This round patch was issued in 2007 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

This patch was issued to commemorate the 75th camping season of Camp Horseshoe.

The red version of the Camp Horseshoe Round Patch issued for the 70th anniversary of Camp Horseshoe. The round patch can be earned by Scouts and Scouters attending a week at Summer Camp.

The green version of the Camp Horseshoe Round Patch issued for the 70th anniversary of Camp Horseshoe. The round patch can be earned by Scouts and Scouters attending a week at Summer Camp.

The early version of the Camp Horseshoe Round Patch issued for the 70th anniversary of Camp Horseshoe. The round patch can be earned by Scouts and Scouters attending a week at Summer Camp.

The 1997 Camp Horseshoe Anniversary Patch, one of 5 issued that year.

The 65th Anniversary Round Patch for Camp Horseshoe.

This patch was individually available for purchase starting in 2022.

This patch was only available purchase as part of a 3-patch framed set, and this is patch #1 of that set. Only 20 sets were made.

This patch was only available purchase as part of a 3-patch framed set, and this is patch #2 of that set. Only 20 sets were made.

This patch was only available purchase as part of a 3-patch framed set, and this is patch #3 of that set. Only 20 sets were made.

The standard Horseshoe Scout Reservation patch remained relatively unchanged from the 1970s (and earlier?) until today. Some minor design and production changes have been made along the way.

The golden year segment of 1977 commemorated the fiftieth year of camping at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

In 1977 or 78, the Indian on the Horseshoe Scout Reservation patch had more of a bronze tone. The new color scheme was the new standard for years to come.

The 1941 Horseshoe Round Patch.

This round patch was found among the artifacts discovered in the Health Lodge Time Capsule, unearthed in the chimney in 2003 during renovations.

The 1944 Camp Horseshoe Patch.

Patch issued to Scouts in the 1950s.

This patch was awarded to 1st year campers at Camp Horseshoe in the 1950s.

This patch was awarded to 2nd year campers in the 1950s.

This patch was awarded to 3rd year campers at Camp Horseshoe in the 1950s.

Another variation of the Camp Horseshoe Round Patch for 3rd year campers.

This patch was issued to 6th year campers at Camp Horseshoe in the 1950s.

First Year Scout patch from the 1950s.

Second Year Scout patch from the 1950s.

Third Year Scout Patch issued from 1945-1949.

This patch was issued to Scouts between the years of 1945 and 1949.

Patch issued to second year Camp Horseshoe Scouts in the 1950s.

Patch issued to first year Camp Horseshoe Scouts in the 1950s.

Teal background version of the 1950s Adventure Trail patch.

Green background version of the 1950s Adventure Trail patch.

Camp Ware Round Patch

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Every Scout and Scouter who has ever spent a week at the Explorer Base / Camp Jubilee / Camp Ware has earned one of these to sew onto the right side of their Scouting uniform.

This patch with a new center emblem was issued in 2026 in advance of the 70th anniversary of Camp Ware in 2027.

The Camp Ware Round Patch from the 80s or 90s.

This patch was issued in 1994 to commemorate Chester County Council’s Diamond Jubilee.

The 2004 Camp Ware Round Patch displays a Scout rafting down the Octoraro Creek.

The round patch from the 2005 summer camp season at Camp Ware.

This is the Camp Ware Round Patch for the 2006 Summer Camp season.

The Camp Ware camper patch for 2007, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the camp that became Camp Ware.

The Camp Ware staff patch for 2007, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the camp that became Camp Ware.

The Round Patch issued during the 2008 summer camp season at Camp Ware.

This HSR patch was issued during the 100th Anniversary of Scouting celebration.

Camp Ware Round Patch from the early 2010s.

The Camp Ware Round patch from the early 2010s.

The Camp Ware patch celebrating the theme “Pirates of the Octoraro”.

The 2016 Camp Ware Round Patch featured the “Shipwrecked” theme.

The 2017 Cub Scout Overnight Patch.

This was given out as part of the Gold Rush theme for the 2018 summer camp season at Camp Ware.

This round patch for Camp Horseshoe and Camp Ware was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chester County Council in 2019.

The 2021 Camp Ware “Shipwrecked!” patch, not exactly a round patch but excellent design nonetheless.

This is the 2023 C5 Cub Camporee patch of the Old West.

This Camp Ware patch shows off the 2023 summer camp theme of the Wild West.

What year was this issued?

The Camp Jubilee Patch, similar to others but has hyphens between “Chester County Council” and “Horseshoe Scout Reservation”.

The Camp Jubilee round patch from the 1960s.

What year was this issued?

This patch was made available for campers of this Jubilee program in 1968.

This patch was made available for campers of this Jubilee program in 1969.

This patch was made available for campers of this Jubilee program in 1970.

The original Explorer Base patch.

The Wild Wild Ware patch from 2013.

Segments

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Segments are used to denote on the Scout uniform achievements made over the years towards program achievement and attendance at each year’s summer camp.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s yellow trail.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s blue trail, which winds around the Southern portion of the Octoraro Creek.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s red trail.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s Nature trail, which winds around the Octoraro Creek on the West side of the property.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by taking an early morning dip in the Horseshoe Pool 5 out of 6 days.

A Scout can earn this award by participating in the Trailblazers First Year Camper Experience during their week at Horseshoe.

A Scout can earn this award by participating in Camp Horseshoe’s C.O.P.E. program.

A Scout can earn this award by participating in the week-long Mountain Biking program.

One of the least-awarded segments, a Scout can earn this award by having his turtle come in first place during the Saturday evening Turtle Derby.

A Scout can earn this award by participating in the Saturday night OA pageant.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Aquatics SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Ecology & Conservation SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Campcraft SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Field Sports SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Handicraft SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Health & Fitness SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Range Activities SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.

This segment can be earned by those who complete the Horseshoe Scout Reservation History quiz, sponsored by HSRAA.

An adult leader can earn this award by completing a number 12 out of 15 enrichment activities throughout the week.

This OA SIP segment was issued starting in the 2010s.

This award, sponsored by Octoraro Lodge #22, is presented to those patrols who bring 100% of their natural patrol down to camp for the week.

The segment offered to Science Camp participants.

This is how the round patch looks when it is populated with activity segments.

The Camp Horseshoe Staff segment.

The Camp Ware Staff Segment.

The 1960 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

1961 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1964 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1967 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1970 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1972 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1974 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1975 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1976 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1978 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1980 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1981 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1982 Camp Horseshoe Segment

1983 Camp Horseshoe Segment

The 1986 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1987 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1988 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1990 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1991 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1992 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1993 Camp Ware Segment.

The 1994 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1994 Camp Ware Segment.

The 1995 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1995 Camp Ware Segment.

The 1997 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 1999 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2000 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2001 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2003 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2004 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2005 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2006 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2007 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2009 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2010 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2011 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2017 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2018 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

The 2019 Camp Horseshoe Segment.

Camp Award

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This award was given out approximately between the years of 1928 – 1940. The criteria for earning this award was:

1) Pass a swimming achievement test.
2) Take at least one overnight hike during the camp period.
3) Pass a first aid achievement test.
4) Do an approved camp improvement.
5) Make an improved article of handicraft.
6) Pass at least three approved test of the next highest rank or two merit badges if a first class scout.
7) Take part in all camp activities.
8) Receive the approval of the camp staff.

The two Camp Award patches below are similar, but you can use the slider to show the subtle differences.

Cub Scout Day Camp

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Cub Day Camps have been held at Camp Ware in the past and provide Cubs with excellent daily adventures to broaden their horizons and help them earn belt loops!

Other Summer Camp Patches

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Here are a few off-the-beaten-path awards that Scouts have earned in the past at HSR.

Staff Patches

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Here are a few camp staff patches found over the years. Most of the time staff patches were not issues – the “staff patch” could be considered sewn into the staff neckerchief of that year.

1980s Winter Camping Patches

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Winter camping patches from the 1980s.

1990s Winter Camping Patches

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Winter camping patches from the 1990s.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1990 – 1991 winter camping season.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1991 – 1992 winter camping season.

The Horseshoe Winter Camping patch issued for the 1992 – 1993 winter camping season.

The Ware Winter Camping patch issued for the 1992 – 1993 winter camping season.

Scouts who camped at Horseshoe in January 1993 were treated to an unfortunate event – a blizzard! They were trapped at Schramm Lodge for several days and eventually freed by the National Guard. To commemorate such an event, this patch was made and presented to the units who had the misfortunate of camping at Camp Horseshoe that weekend. As you can see from the patch, the Scouts had to keep the fires blazing in the fireplace of Schramm to stay warm.

The 1993 – 1994 Winter Camping patch for HSR.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1994 – 1995 winter camping season.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1995 – 1996 winter camping season.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1996 – 1997 winter camping season.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1997 – 1998 winter camping season.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1998 – 1999 winter camping season, featuring the White House.

Winter Camping patch issued for the 1999 – 2000 winter camping season.

2000s Winter Camping Patches

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Winter camping patches from the 2000s.

2010s Winter Camping Patches

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Winter camping patches from the 2010s.

2020s Winter Camping Patches

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Winter camping patches from the 2020s.

Octoraro Winter Camp Staffing Patches

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Each weekend in the winter, Octoraro Lodge #22 provides arrowmen staff from various units around the council who provide program and service to the other units camping on the reservation. Here are some patches to commemorate those arrowmen who have served in that capacity. For more information regarding OA flaps and patches, visit www.octoraro22.org.

This patch (S54, Blue Book) was issued for the 1994 – 1995 Winter Camp Staffing season.

This flap (F2, BlueBook) was issued for the 1997 – 1998 Winter Camp Staffing season.

This flap (S81, Blue Book) was issued for the 2000 – 2001 Winter Camp Staffing season.

This flap (S82, Blue Book) was issued for the 2000 – 2001 Winter Camp Staffing season. This was originally sold strictly to those who participated on Winter Camp Staffing.

This flap (S99, Blue Book) was issued for the 2001 – 2002 Winter Camp Staffing season.

This flap (S100, Blue Book) was issued for the 2001 – 2002 Winter Camp Staffing season. It was made available initially strictly for arrowmen participating in the Winter Camp Staffing program.

This flap (S131?) was issued for the 2005 – 2006 Winter Camp Staffing season.

This flap (S132?) was issued for the 2005 – 2006 Winter Camp Staffing season and made availably initially to arrowmen who participated in the Winter Camp Staffing program that year.

A lodge flap given to those helping to staff the 2006-2007 Winter Season.

This set (S142? and X40?) was issued for the 2007 – 2009 Winter Camp Staffing seasons.

The 2009 Winter Camp Staff Patch for Octoraro 22.

The 2010-2011 Octoraro Winter Camp Patch.

The 2010-2011 Octoraro Winter Camp Staff Patch.

Campmaster Patches

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Campmasters watch over the reservation during the weekends when units come to camp at HSR. These patches are issued to them for their volunteer participation in the program.

Spook-O-Ree Patches

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Here are various Spook-O-Ree patches that have been issued since 2018.

Klondike Derby Patches

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Here are a few patches for the Klondike Derbies that have been held at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

Webelos Woods Patches

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Here is a large selection of Webelos Woods patches from over the years.

The patch issued to participants of the 1990 Lenni-Lenape Webelos Woods.

Space Exploration was the theme of the 1993 Lenni-Lenape Webelos Woods.

Here is the 1993 Webelos Woods Patch for the Horseshoe Trail District.

Here is the 1994 Lenni Lenape District’s Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 1997 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 1999 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.

The patch issued to the participants of the 1999 Lenni-Lenape District Webelos Woods held at Camp Horseshoe.

Here is the 2000 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 2001 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 2002 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 2003 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.

The Lord of the Rings saga was the inspiration for this patch and the Webelos Woods’ events in 2004.

Here is the 2005 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 2006 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 2007 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.

Here is the 2009 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.

Other Winter Event Patches

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Here are various other Winter event patches that have been issued over the years.

Miscellaneous Winter Camp Patches

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Here are various other Winter Camping patches that have been issued over the years.

Octoraro Conclave Patches

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These patches were specifically issued as part of Octoraro’s hosting duties for conclave at Camp Horseshoe.

The 1961 Area III-A Conference Patch.

The conclave patch issued in 1974 to NE-5A Conclave participants.

The 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave Patch.

This patch was issued to participants of the 1991 NE-4B Conclave.

The 1991 Section NE-4B Blue Conclave Patch with Dangle.

This patch was issued to participants of the 1991 NE-4B Conclave.

The 1991 Section NE-4B Magenta Conclave Patch with Dangle.

This is the patch issued to participants and staff of the 1997 NE-4B Conclave held at Camp Horseshoe in June 1997.

The design harkens back to an earlier design with the arrowhead inside the horseshoe.

This back patch was available for sale to participants of the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.

One of the 2003 Section NE-4A Conclave flaps.

The participant patch was available to delegates who participated in a minimum of activities at the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.

The trader patch was available for sale for all participants of the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.

The staff patch, with golden sky, was issued to the Octoraro staff members for the 2009 NE-6B Section Conclave.

This patch was issued to all participants of the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.

The Lodge Committee flap was made available to brothers who attended at least all but 2 Lodge Committee meetings from 2008 – 2009.

The 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave staff flap.

The 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave delegate flap.

The 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave Fundraiser / Trader flap.

Based off of “Captain America”, this patch was issued to all staff and delegates of the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.

The “Hulk Patch” was the template for the Conclave Staff Patch.

The “Thor” Trading Post patch of the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.

This Conclave Chenille is a larger version of the standard conclave patch that was issued to participants of the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.

The “Iron Man” patch design was also incorporated into this Conclave Backpatch.

Similar to the conclave backpatch and based around “Iron Man”, the participation award was given to those brothers who completed the requisite number of activities throughout the conclave weekend.

The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Delegate Patch.

The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Trading Post Patch.

The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Staff Patch.

The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Chenille Patch.

The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Delegate Patch.

The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Trader Patch.

The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Staff Patch.

The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Rededication Patch.

One of the 2025 Host Lodge Flaps issued for the 2025 Section E11 Conclave.

Legends of the Lodge

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This series of patches was started in April 2019 to encourage attendance at lodge meetings at the end of service weekends. Only attendees received the patches.

The inaugural patch for this series designed to encourage attendance at the Lodge meeting on Sunday of service weekends, this patch highlights Charles M. Heistand, a founder of Octoraro 22 and affectionately known as “Chief”.

Appearing at the June 2019 OA Service Weekend, the second in this series of patches focuses on Jimmy Jordan who passed in 2018. His exemplary service as a staff member, campmaster, and overall volunteer was unmatched.

This patch was issued at the 2019 September Fellowship weekend to participants of the LEC on Sunday morning. It features Karl “Moose” Winsch who was a volunteer at Camp Horseshoe for 44 years and stalwart servant to the lodge.

This patch was issued at the 2022 September Fellowship weekend to participants of the LLT on Sunday morning. It features Joseph H. Brinton who was a founding member of Octoraro 22 in 1926, its first lodge chief, and went on to serve Scouting and OA at various levels.

This patch was issued at the 2022 September Fellowship weekend to participants of the LLT on Sunday morning. It features James “Jim” Gawthrop Jr. who served as Deputy Lodge Adviser for many years amongst many other roles.

This patch was issued at the 2023 April Service weekend to participants of the LLT on Sunday morning. It features G. Ernest Heegard who was a Scoutmaster of Troop 78, Camp Director at Horseshoe for 29 years, and Octoraro Lodge 22 Adviser for 28 years. Ernie has been referred to as “the living embodiment of Scouting in Chester County”, and has been the role model for the Scout Oath and Law for generations of Scouts for nearly 75 years.

This patch was issued at the 2023 June Service weekend (and later, reissued at the 2024 April Service Weekend) to participants of the LLT on Sunday morning. It features Bill Waxbom who was a lodge member for over 50 years and contributed greatly to our understanding of the history of camp and the early days of Octoraro 22.

This patch was issued at the 2023 September Fellowship weekend to participants of the LLT on Sunday morning. It features John McGovern who was a lodge member for over 50 years and was the Adviser for the Vigil Honor committee for a very long time. He worked on the Bunk Repair Crew for a long time as well, and was awarded the Allouchsit Allogagan Award in 2010. John served in the Vietnam War with the Army and as a Scoutmaster of Cedarville Troop 95.

This patch was issued at the April 2025 Service Weekend. Claude Boddy was a dedicated servant who first camped at Horseshoe in 1928, later working in the kitchen. After fighting in WWII, Claude joined Troop 125, was inducted into the OA, and kept his Vigil in 1984. He was later honored with the Allouchit Allogagan Mighty Servant Award.

This patch was issued at the June 2025 Service Weekend. Ben Thomas was Scoutmaster of Malvern Troop 1 (later Malvern 7) since the early days of Chester County Council. Ben Thomas was the second lodge chief, and bestowed the Vigil Honor in 1927. In 1933, the summer following his death, Camp Horseshoe created a “Wilderness Camp” and eventually called “Thomas” in his honor.

This patch, which was made available at the 2025 September Fellowship Weekend, celebrates Louis Lester who was a Scout Executive who was one of the primary drivers for growth in camping during the 1940s and 1950s as well as being instrumental in having the Octoraro Memorial Lodge Building constructed.

This patch, which was made available at the 2026 Annual Lodge Banquet, celebrates George “Ray” Watson, a founding member of Octoraro Lodge 22.

Note: While this does not constitute an HSR event, it is important to keep the set of Legends of the Lodge together in the museum.

This patch, which was given out to LLT meeting attendees at the 2026 April Fellowship Weekend, celebrates C. “Charley” Schmidt, a founding member of Octoraro Lodge 22 and longtime staff member of Camps Rothrock and Horseshoe.

Note: No viable picture of Schmidt exists, therefore this picture was created from a sketch of Schmidt found in the 1930 Leader Guide Book for Camp Horseshoe.

This patch, which was made available at the 100th anniversary Lodge Rededication Ceremony on May 17, 2026, celebrates Tom Gillingham, a founding member of Octoraro Lodge 22.

Note: While this does not constitute an HSR event, it is important to keep the set of Legends of the Lodge together in the museum.

This patch, which was made available at the 2026 June Service Weekend, celebrates Walter Burkey, a founding member of Octoraro Lodge 22.

This patch, which will be made available at the 2026 September Fellowship Weekend, celebrates Carlton Suplee, a founding member of Octoraro Lodge 22.

Other Octoraro Patches

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These patches relate to other Octoraro 22 activities at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

1970 Fall Fellowship Patch issued to participants.

This patch was issued during the 1971 Fall Fellowship weekend at Camp Horseshoe.

This patch was issued to participants who took their ordeal at Horseshoe in 1971.

Here is the 50th Anniversary Fellowship Weekend Patch, issued for attendees of the June 1976 event at Camp Horseshoe.

This flap (S77 in Blue Book) was issued by Octoraro 22 in 1999 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Octoraro Lodge Building.

This flap (S78) is the typical magenta border flap issued to members of the Lodge Executive Committee who have attended at least all but 2 meetings each year. It is usually modeled after a special flap issued just prior to the Exec. Committee flap, in this case, the Lodge Building 40th anniversary flap.

This award is presented to those who participate in at least 12 hours of service to rehabilitating the HSR trail system. This award is sponsored by Octoraro #22 and the first recipient of the award was Dr. David Sherwood.

The 2012 LLD Patch.

The 2013 LLD Patch.

The 2014 LLD Patch.

The 2015 LLD Patch.

The first 2016 LLD Patch, with the Octoraro 22 goose totem prominent on the top for the lodge’s 90th anniversary.

The second 2016 LLD Patch, with the Blue Heron 349 totem prominent on the top for the lodge’s 70th anniversary.

This Race to Scouting, Run with the Pack patch was given out to Cubs who brought a friend down to the event.

This patch was made available during the Buzz the Beard Campaign in 2017 and cost $10.

This patch was made available during the Buzz the Beard Campaign in 2017 and cost $15.

This patch was made available during the Buzz the Beard Campaign in 2017 and cost $25.

OA members who stayed through the lodge committee meeting on 9/24/2017 received this patch. He buzzed it!

Those who attended the special breakfast with beardless Tom Murphy on 9/24/2017 received this patch.

The 2019 Elangomat Flap.

This patch signifies Octoraro 22 celebrating the 95th anniversary of Camp Horseshoe.

This flap is available to Elangomats who have served at service weekends for a requisite amount of time.

The 2025 April Weekend Countdown to 100 Flap – only 100 were made!

The 2025 June Weekend Countdown to 100 Flap – only 100 were made!

The 2025 June Weekend LLD Countdown to 100 Flap – only 75 were made!

The 2025 Conclave Countdown to 100 Flap – only 100 were made!

Special Event Patches

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Here are a few patches from special events held at HSR throughout the years.

Special Camporee Patches

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Each year since 1990, a new patch is issued for the Special Camporee.

The patch for the first annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the 2nd annual Special Camporee.

The patch for the 3rd annual Special Camporee.

The patch for the fourth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the fifth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the sixth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the seventh annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the eighth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the ninth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The patch for the tenth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The 11th anniversary of the Chester County Council Special Camporee patch introduced the decagon shape for patches to follow.

The 12th anniversary of the Chester County Council Special Camporee patch includes the continuing decagon shape and a gold metallic color scheme.

The 2002 Special Camporee Patch continued the decagon-shaped pattern started in 2000.

The beginning of the heart-shaped design for the Special Camporee was in 2003.

The 15th annual special camporee continued the use of a heart-shaped design.

For the 16th annual special camporee, the patch continues with the heart theme.

Oval design special camporee patch for the 17th annual camporee.

Similar to the 2006 Camporee, this design made the 18th Special Camporee patch slightly wider and used borders to really accentuate the symbols.

Oval Special Camporee Patch continuing with design started in 2006.

The 2009 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2010 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2011 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2012 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2013 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2014 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2015 Special Camporee Patch.

The 2017 Special Needs Camporee Patch.

The 2018 Special Needs Camporee.

The 2019 Special Needs Camporee Patch.

The 2021 Special Needs Camporee Patch.

The 2022 Special Needs Camporee Patch.

The 2024 Special Needs Camporee Patch.

Science and Radio Camp Patches

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Each year, a new patch is issued for the Science and Radio Camp.

Training Patches

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Here are a few patches issued for various training courses at HSR throughout the years.

HSRAA Patches

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Here are a few patches issued by HSRAA over the years.

Miscellaneous Position Patches

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Here are a few patches issued for various positions or roles held be individuals at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

Miscellaneous Camp Patches

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Here are a few miscellaneous patches issued by the Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

Patch Designs

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Not all patches look exactly like their design, but here are some of the designs created over the years to bring these patches to life.

The Camp Ware design for their time travel theme of 2010.

Here is the design for the Camp Ware Staff Neckerchief for 2010.

The emblem for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.

The participant patch design for the 2010 Science and Radio Camp.

Here is the design for the staff patch for the 2010 Science and Radio Camp held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The Camp Ware 50th Anniversary Patch Design.

The computer-generated design for the 2017 Special Needs Camporee Patch.

Here is the original drawing that was used as the basis for creating the 1974 Section NE-5A Conclave patch.

Here is the trading post patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.

Here is the staff patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.

Here is the delegate patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.

Here is the new Arrowman patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.

Here is the chenille patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.

The 2019 Camp Horseshoe patch design, celebrating 100 years of Chester County Council.

The 2022 Klondike Derby Patch Design.

Here is the 95th Anniversary Patch design.

One of the designs of the 2025 Section E11 Conclave flaps.

The 99th Anniversary Camp Horseshoe merchandise design which will be used for shirts and other items in the trading post.

Here is the winner – Matt Dakin of Troop 21 won first place in the 90th anniversary HSR logo contest!

Mark Lysle of Troop 191 won second place in the 90th anniversary HSR logo contest!

Michael Orlow of Troop 78 won second place in the 90th anniversary HSR logo contest!

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