“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.
Note: The Octoraro 22 patches listed below are patches pertaining to Horseshoe Scout Reservation and are not all-inclusive for all Octoraro 22 patches.
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.
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – Older
Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the few round patches with “Indian Head” center that displays “Camp Horseshoe” instead of “Horseshoe Scout Reservation”.
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the few round patches with “Indian Head” center that displays “Camp Horseshoe” instead of “Horseshoe Scout Reservation”.
Chester County Council 100th
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This round patch for Camp Horseshoe and Camp Ware was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chester County Council in 2019.
90th Anniversary Chenille Patch
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The chenille patch version of the 90th Anniversary of HSR logo.
90th Anniversary Round Patch
The 90th Anniversary HSR Round Patch.
2011 Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
2011 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
The round Horseshoe patch released in 2011.
85th Anniversary Patch
2012 – Contributed by Anonymous
This 85th Anniversary Camp Horseshoe Patch was issued in 2012.
100th Anniversary of Scouting
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
This patch was issued to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. It’s best to appreciate this patch from afar.
100th Anniversary of Scouting
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
This HSR patch was issued during the 100th Anniversary of Scouting celebration.
HSR 80th Round Patch
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This round patch was issued in 2007 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
75th Anniversary Horseshoe Patch
2002 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
This patch was issued to commemorate the 75th camping season of Camp Horseshoe.
1997 Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – Red
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
1997 Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – Green
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
1997 Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – Error
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
1993 Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
1993 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 65th Anniversary Round Patch for Camp Horseshoe.
2022 Camp Horseshoe Round
2022 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was individually available for purchase starting in 2022.
1974 Horseshoe Patch
1974 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
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.
1977 Horseshoe Patch
1977 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The golden year segment of 1977 commemorated the fiftieth year of camping at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1978 Horseshoe Patch
1978 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
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.
1944 Camp Horseshoe Patch
1944 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 1944 Camp Horseshoe Patch.
1942 Horseshoe Round Patch
1942 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
This round patch was found among the artifacts discovered in the Health Lodge Time Capsule, unearthed in the chimney in 2003 during renovations.
1941 Horseshoe Patch
1941 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The 1941 Horseshoe Round Patch.
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
1950s Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – 1st Year
1950 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This patch was awarded to 1st year campers at Camp Horseshoe in the 1950s.
1950s Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – 2nd Year
1950 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This patch was awarded to 2nd year campers in the 1950s.
1950s Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – 3rd Year
1950 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This patch was awarded to 3rd year campers at Camp Horseshoe in the 1950s.
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – 3rd Year
Contributed by Steve D'Antonio
Another variation of the Camp Horseshoe Round Patch for 3rd year campers.
1950s Camp Horseshoe Round Patch – 6th Year
1950 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This patch was issued to 6th year campers at Camp Horseshoe in the 1950s.
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Horseshoe Round Patch 1945-1949
1945 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was issued to Scouts between the years of 1945 and 1949.
1950s Camp Horseshoe Second Year Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Patch issued to second year Camp Horseshoe Scouts in the 1950s.
1950s Camp Horseshoe First Year Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Patch issued to first year Camp Horseshoe Scouts in the 1950s.
1950s Adventure Trail – Teal Background
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Teal background version of the 1950s Adventure Trail patch.
1950s Adventure Trail – Green Background
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Green background version of the 1950s Adventure Trail patch.
Camp Ware Round Patch
Display Details
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.
Camp John H Ware Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp John H Ware 3rd Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Ware Round Patch
Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware Round Patch from the 80s or 90s.
Camp Ware Round Patch
Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware Round Patch from the 80s or 90s.
Camp Ware Round Patch
Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware Round Patch from the 80s or 90s.
Diamond Jubilee Ware Patch
1994 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
This patch was issued in 1994 to commemorate Chester County Council’s Diamond Jubilee.
2004 Camp Ware Round Patch
2004 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 2004 Camp Ware Round Patch displays a Scout rafting down the Octoraro Creek.
2005 Camp Ware Round Patch
Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The round patch from the 2005 summer camp season at Camp Ware.
2006 Camp Ware Patch
2006 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This is the Camp Ware Round Patch for the 2006 Summer Camp season.
2007 Camp Ware Camper Patch
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware camper patch for 2007, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the camp that became Camp Ware.
2007 Staff Patch
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware staff patch for 2007, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the camp that became Camp Ware.
2008 Camp Ware Round Patch
2008 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Round Patch issued during the 2008 summer camp season at Camp Ware.
100th Anniversary of Scouting
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
This HSR patch was issued during the 100th Anniversary of Scouting celebration.
Camp Ware Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Ware Round Patch from the early 2010s.
Camp Ware Round Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Camp Ware Round patch from the early 2010s.
Brown Border Camp Ware Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Red Border Camp Ware Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Pirates Round Patch
2011 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Camp Ware patch celebrating the theme “Pirates of the Octoraro”.
2016 Camp Ware Round Patch
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2016 Camp Ware Round Patch featured the “Shipwrecked” theme.
2017 Cub Scout Overnight Patch
2017 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2017 Cub Scout Overnight Patch.
2018 Gold Rush Patch
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This was given out as part of the Gold Rush theme for the 2018 summer camp season at Camp Ware.
Chester County Council 100th
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This round patch for Camp Horseshoe and Camp Ware was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chester County Council in 2019.
2023 Ware Goes West Patch
2023 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This is the 2023 C5 Cub Camporee patch of the Old West.
2023 Camp Ware Patch
2023 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This Camp Ware patch shows off the 2023 summer camp theme of the Wild West.
Camp Ware Family Camp Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
What year was this issued?
Camp Jubilee Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Camp Jubilee Patch, similar to others but has hyphens between “Chester County Council” and “Horseshoe Scout Reservation”.
Jubilee Camp Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Camp Jubilee round patch from the 1960s.
Camp Ware Round
Contributed by Andrew Coe
What year was this issued?
Jubilee Wilderness Patch
1968 – Contributed by Steven Scheidt
This patch was made available for campers of this Jubilee program in 1968.
Jubilee Wilderness Patch
1969 – Contributed by Frank Keegan
This patch was made available for campers of this Jubilee program in 1969.
Jubilee Wilderness Patch
1970 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was made available for campers of this Jubilee program in 1970.
Explorer Base Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
The original Explorer Base patch.
Segments
Display Details
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.
Blue Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
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.
Red Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s red trail.
Nature Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
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.
Polar Bear Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by taking an early morning dip in the Horseshoe Pool 5 out of 6 days.
Trailblazers Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout can earn this award by participating in the Trailblazers First Year Camper Experience during their week at Horseshoe.
C.O.P.E. Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout can earn this award by participating in Camp Horseshoe’s C.O.P.E. program.
Mountain Biking Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout can earn this award by participating in the week-long Mountain Biking program.
Turtle Derby Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
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.
OA Pageant Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout can earn this award by participating in the Saturday night OA pageant.
Aquatics SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Aquatics SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
Ecology & Conservation SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Ecology & Conservation SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
Campcraft SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Campcraft SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
Unknown SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
It is unknown what this segment is for.
Handicraft SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Handicraft SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
Health & Fitness SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Health & Fitness SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
Shooting Sports SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Shooting Sports SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
HSRAA Segment
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This segment can be earned by those who complete the Horseshoe Scout Reservation History quiz, sponsored by HSRAA.
Scoutmaster Award Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
An adult leader can earn this award by completing a number 12 out of 15 enrichment activities throughout the week.
OA SIP Segment
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This OA SIP segment was issued starting in the 2010s.
100% Patrol Award
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
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.
Science Camp Segment
2012 – Contributed by Cynthia B Coe
The segment offered to Science Camp participants.
Segments and Round Patch
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
This is how the round patch looks when it is populated with activity segments.
Camp Award
Display Details
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.
First Camp Award
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Camp Horseshoe’s First Camp Award.
Camp Award
1928 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
Camp Award
1928 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
Camp Award
1928 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
Camp Award
1928 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
Camp Award
1928 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several blue versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several blue versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several blue versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several blue versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several green versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several green versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several green versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several red versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several red versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several red versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several white versions of this patch that were issued.
Camp Patch – Native-American
Contributed by Paul Munscher
This is one of the several white versions of this patch that were issued.
The two Camp Award patches below are similar, but you can use the slider to show the subtle differences.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Display Details
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!
Cub Scout Day Camp
1993 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware Cub Day Camp from 1993.
Cub Scout Day Camp
1994 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware Cub Day Camp from 1994.
Other Summer Camp Patches
Display Details
Here are a few off-the-beaten-path awards that Scouts have earned in the past at HSR.
Horseshoe Life Guard Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
In previous years, this patch was awarded to those who participate as Life Guards at the Camp Horseshoe.
Life Guard Patch
Contributed by Paul Munscher
Another version of the life guard patch.
Horseshoe Life Guard Patch
Contributed by Steve D'Antonio
Another variation of the Horseshoe Life Guard Patch.
Life Guard Patch
Contributed by Paul Munscher
Another version of the life guard patch.
Life Guard Patch
Contributed by Paul Munscher
Another version of the life guard patch.
Roberts Award – 1948
1948 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This was the patch awarded to recipients of the Roberts Award in 1948.
Roberts Award – 1947
1947 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This was the patch awarded to recipients of the Roberts Award in 1947.
Roberts Award – 1946
1946 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This was the patch awarded to recipients of the Roberts Award in 1946.
Roberts Award – 1945
1945 – Contributed by Paul Munscher
This was the patch awarded to recipients of the Roberts Award in 1945.
Staff Patches
Display Details
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.
Summer Camp Staff Patch
2012 – Contributed by Anonymous
This patch was available for sale to staffers who wanted to show their pride on their uniform.
2009 Camp Ware Staff Patch
2009 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2009 Camp Ware Staff Patch was a prototype that is not thought to have actually been issued.
2007 Staff Patch
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware staff patch for 2007, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the camp that became Camp Ware.
1980s Winter Camping Patches
Display Details
Winter camping patches from the 1980s.
1989 – 1990 Camp Horseshoe Winter Camp Patch
1989 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Horseshoe Winter Camping patch issued for the 1989 – 1990 winter camping season.
1989 – 1990 Camp Ware Winter Camp Patch
1989 – Contributed by Anonymous
Camp Ware Winter Camping patch issued for the 1989 – 1990 winter camping season.
1990s Winter Camping Patches
Display Details
Winter camping patches from the 1990s.
1990 – 1991 Winter Camp Patch
1990 – Contributed by Mike Arles
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1990 – 1991 winter camping season.
1991 – 1992 Winter Camp Patch
1991 – Contributed by Mike Arles
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1991 – 1992 winter camping season.
1992 – 1993 Horseshoe Winter Camp Patch
1992 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The Horseshoe Winter Camping patch issued for the 1992 – 1993 winter camping season.
1992 – 1993 Ware Winter Camp Patch
1992 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Ware Winter Camping patch issued for the 1992 – 1993 winter camping season.
The Blizzard of 1993
1993 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
1993 – 1994 Winter Camp Patch
1993 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 1993 – 1994 Winter Camping patch for HSR.
1994 – 1995 Winter Camp Patch
1994 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1994 – 1995 winter camping season.
1995 – 1996 Winter Camp Patch
1995 – Contributed by A. Ray Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1995 – 1996 winter camping season.
1996 – 1997 Winter Camp Patch
1996 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1996 – 1997 winter camping season.
1997 – 1998 Winter Camp Patch
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1997 – 1998 winter camping season.
1998 – 1999 Winter Camp Patch
1998 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1998 – 1999 winter camping season, featuring the White House.
1999 – 2000 Winter Camp Patch
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 1999 – 2000 winter camping season.
2000s Winter Camping Patches
Display Details
Winter camping patches from the 2000s.
2000 – 2001 Winter Camping Patch
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2000 – 2001 winter camping season.
2001 – 2002 Winter Camp Patch
2001 – Contributed by A. Ray Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2001 – 2002 winter camping season.
2002 – 2003 HSR Winter Camp Staffing Patch
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2002 – 2003 winter camping season.
2003 – 2004 Horseshoe Winter Camping Patch
2003 – Contributed by A. Ray Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2003 – 2004 winter camping season at Camp Horseshoe.
2004 – 2005 Winter Camp Patch
2004 – Contributed by A. Ray Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2005 – 2006 winter camping season.
2005 – 2006 Winter Camping Patch
2005 – Contributed by A. Ray Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2005 – 2006 winter camping season.
2006 – 2007 Winter Camping Patch
2006 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2006 – 2007 winter camping season.
2008 Winter Camping Patch
2008 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
This patch was made available to campers during the 2008 Winter camping season.
2010s Winter Camping Patches
Display Details
Winter camping patches from the 2010s.
2010 – 2011 Winter Camping Patch
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Winter Camping patch issued for the 2010 – 2011 winter camping season.
2012 HSR Winter Camp Patch
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Winter Camp Patch for the 2012 Winter Camp season.
2014 HSR Winter Camping Patch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The HSR Winter Camping Patch for the 2013-2014 camping season.
2015 HSR Winter Camp Patch
2015 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2015 HSR Winter Camp Patch.
2015 – 2016 Winter Camp Patch
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2015 – 2016 HSR Winter Camp Patch.
2017 HSR Winter Camp Patch
2017 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2017 HSR Winter Camp Patch.
2018 HSR Winter Camp Patch
2018 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2018 HSR Winter Camp Patch.
2019 Winter Camp Patch
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2019 HSR Winter Camp Patch.
2020s Winter Camping Patches
Display Details
Winter camping patches from the 2020s.
2020 Weekend Camping Patch
2020 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2020 Weekend Camping Patch for Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
2021 Weekend Camping Patch
2021 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2021 Weekend Camping Patch.
2022 Weekend Camping Patch
2022 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2022 Weekend Camping Patch for Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
2023 Weekend Camping Patch
2023 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The 2023 Weekend Camping Patch for Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
2024 Winter Camping Patch
2024 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The 2024 Winter Camping Patch for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation. This design includes a depiction of Buzzard’s Rock.
2025 Weekend Camping Patch
2025 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2025 Weekend Camping patch.
Octoraro Winter Camp Staffing Patches
Display Details
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.
1994 Winter Camp Staffing Patch
1994 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch (S54, Blue Book) was issued for the 1994 – 1995 Winter Camp Staffing season.
1998 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
1998 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This flap (F2, BlueBook) was issued for the 1997 – 1998 Winter Camp Staffing season.
2000 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This flap (S81, Blue Book) was issued for the 2000 – 2001 Winter Camp Staffing season.
2000 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
2001 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
2001 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This flap (S99, Blue Book) was issued for the 2001 – 2002 Winter Camp Staffing season.
2001 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
2001 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
2005 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This flap (S131?) was issued for the 2005 – 2006 Winter Camp Staffing season.
2005 Winter Camp Staffing Flap
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
2006-2007 Octoraro Winter Camp Staffing Patch
2006 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
A lodge flap given to those helping to staff the 2006-2007 Winter Season.
2007 Winter Camp Staff Two-Piece Set
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This set (S142? and X40?) was issued for the 2007 – 2009 Winter Camp Staffing seasons.
2009 Winter Camp Staff Patch for Octoraro 22
2009 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2009 Winter Camp Staff Patch for Octoraro 22.
Campmaster Patches
Display Details
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.
2005 Campmaster Patch
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Patch issued in 2005 by Chester County Council to trained campmasters involved in the winter camp campmastering program.
Campmaster Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
One of the HSR campmaster patches issued over the years.
2007 Campmaster Patch
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Patch issued in 2007 by Chester County Council to trained campmasters involved in the winter camp campmastering program.
2021 Campmaster Patch
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
This Campmaster patch was created in 2021 and can be earned by a campmaster who serves both HSR camps in the same winter camping season.
Spook-O-Ree Patches
Display Details
Here are various Spook-O-Ree patches that have been issued since 2018.
2018 Participant Patch
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2018 Spook-o-ree Participant Patch.
2020 Participant Patch
2020 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2020 Spook-o-ree Participant Patch.
2022 Spook-O-Ree Patch
2022 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2022 Spook-O-Ree Patch.
2023 Cub Spook-O-Ree Patch
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2023 Cub Spook-O-Ree Patch.
Klondike Derby Patches
Display Details
Here are a few patches for the Klondike Derbies that have been held at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1994 Octoraro District Klondike Derby Patch
1994 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 1994 Octoraro District Klondike Derby Patch – “Ice Station Ware”.
Octoraro Klondike Derby 1996
1996 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 1996 Octoraro District Klondike Derby patch.
2000 Klondike Derby
2000 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2000 Klondike Derby held at Camp Ware focused on a Blair Witch Project theme called the “Ware Witch Project”.
Klondike Derby 2010 Patch
2010 – Contributed by Steven D’Antonio
The 2010 Klondike Derby Patch.
2015 Klondike Derby Patch
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch is from the Klondike Derby held at Camp Ware on January 24th, 2015.
2016 Klondike Derby Patch
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2016 Klondike Derby Patch for the Klondike Derby held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
2020 Klondike Derby Patch
2020 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2020 Klondike Derby Patch.
Klondike Derby 2021 Patch
2021 – Contributed by Steven D’Antonio
The 2021 Klondike Derby Patch.
2023 Klondike Derby Patch
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2023 Klondike Derby Patch.
Klondike Derby 2025 Patch
2025 – Contributed by Steven D’Antonio
The 2025 Klondike Derby Patch.
Webelos Woods Patches
Display Details
Here is a large selection of Webelos Woods patches from over the years.
1990 Lenni-Lenape Webelos Woods Patch
1990 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch issued to participants of the 1990 Lenni-Lenape Webelos Woods.
1993 Lenni Lenape Webelos Woods Patch
1993 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Space Exploration was the theme of the 1993 Lenni-Lenape Webelos Woods.
1993 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
1993 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 1993 Webelos Woods Patch for the Horseshoe Trail District.
1994 Lenni Lenape Webelos Woods Patch
1994 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Here is the 1994 Lenni Lenape District’s Webelos Woods Patch.
1997 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 1997 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.
1999 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 1999 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.
1999 Lenni-Lenape Webelos Woods Patch
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch issued to the participants of the 1999 Lenni-Lenape District Webelos Woods held at Camp Horseshoe.
2000 Horseshoe Trail's Webelos Woods Patch
2000 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
Here is the 2000 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.
2001 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
2001 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 2001 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.
2002 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 2002 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.
2003 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 2003 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.
2004 Lenni Lenape Webelos Woods Patch
2004 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Lord of the Rings saga was the inspiration for this patch and the Webelos Woods’ events in 2004.
2005 Horseshoe Trail's Webelos Woods Patch
2005 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
Here is the 2005 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.
2006 Horseshoe Trail's Webelos Woods Patch
2006 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
Here is the 2006 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.
2007 Horseshoe Trail Webelos Woods Patch
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the 2007 Horseshoe Trail District’s Webelos Woods Patch.
2009 Horseshoe Trails Webelos Woods Patch
2009 – Contributed by Jeff L Schaefer
Here is the 2009 Horseshoe Trail’s District Webelos Woods Patch.
Other Winter Event Patches
Display Details
Here are various other Winter event patches that have been issued over the years.
2014 Ranger's Challenge Patch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2014 Ranger’s Challenge patch issued to staff and participants.
2013 Ranger's Challenge Patch
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to staff and participants of the 2013 Ranger’s Challenge.
2016 Ranger's Challenge Patch
2016 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The 2016 Ranger’s Challenge patch issued to staff and participants.
Horseshoe Trail District Camporee
1985 – Contributed by Ed Layton
The Horseshoe Trail District Camporee Patch from 1985.
Miscellaneous Winter Camp Patches
Display Details
Here are various other Winter Camping patches that have been issued over the years.
Troop 31 Winter Camping
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Winter Camp patch issued by Troop 31 Chadds Ford, PA to participants of their winter camping weekend in December 2007, which focused on merit badge achievement particularly Rifle Shooting MB.
Rangermaster Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to those who participated in the HSR Rangermaster program.
Winter Camp Patch
Contributed by Craig Rittase
A winter camping patch issued by Octoraro 22.
Winter Camp Patch – Green Border
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A green border winter camp patch.
Winter Camp Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
An unknown Winter Camp Patch, apparently sponsored by Octoraro 22. What year is this patch?
Winter Camping Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Another Octoraro Lodge 22 sponsored patch. What year?
Winter Camping Patch
Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another Octoraro Lodge 22 sponsored patch. What year?
Winter Camping Patch
Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another Octoraro Lodge 22 sponsored patch. What year?
Winter Camping Patch
Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another unknown winter camping patch. What year?
Winter Camping Patch
Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another unknown winter camping patch. What year?
Winter Camping Patch
Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another unknown winter camping patch. What year?
Gold Mylar Border Winter Camp Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A winter camping patch with a gold mylar border.
Horseshoe Trail District Camporee
1985 – Contributed by Ed Layton
The Horseshoe Trail District Camporee Patch from 1985.
Octoraro Conclave Patches
Display Details
These patches were specifically issued as part of Octoraro’s hosting duties for conclave at Camp Horseshoe.
1961 Area III-A Conference Patch
1961 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 1961 Area III-A Conference Patch.
1974 NE-5A Conclave Patch
1974 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The conclave patch issued in 1974 to NE-5A Conclave participants.
1983 Section NE-5A Conclave Patch
1983 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave Patch.
1991 Section NE-4B Conclave Patch
1991 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to participants of the 1991 NE-4B Conclave.
1991 Section NE-4B Blue Conclave Patch with Dangle
1991 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 1991 Section NE-4B Blue Conclave Patch with Dangle.
1991 Section NE-4B Conclave Patch 1
1991 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to participants of the 1991 NE-4B Conclave.
1991 Section NE-4B Magenta Conclave Patch with Dangle
1991 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 1991 Section NE-4B Magenta Conclave Patch with Dangle.
1997 Section NE-4B Conclave Patch
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This is the patch issued to participants and staff of the 1997 NE-4B Conclave held at Camp Horseshoe in June 1997.
2003 Section NE-4A Conclave Patch
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The design harkens back to an earlier design with the arrowhead inside the horseshoe.
Back Patch
2009 – Contributed by Anonymous
This back patch was available for sale to participants of the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.
2003 Section NE-4A Conclave Flap
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2003 Section NE-4A Conclave flaps.
2003 Section NE-4A Conclave Flap
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2003 Section NE-4A Conclave flaps.
2003 Section NE-4A Conclave Flap
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2003 Section NE-4A Conclave flaps.
2003 Section NE-4A Conclave Flap
2003 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2003 Section NE-4A Conclave flaps.
Participant Patch
2009 – Contributed by Anonymous
The participant patch was available to delegates who participated in a minimum of activities at the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Trader Patch
2009 – Contributed by Anonymous
The trader patch was available for sale for all participants of the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Staff Patch
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The staff patch, with golden sky, was issued to the Octoraro staff members for the 2009 NE-6B Section Conclave.
Delegate Patch
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to all participants of the 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave.
2009 Section NE-6B Conclave Flap
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Lodge Committee flap was made available to brothers who attended at least all but 2 Lodge Committee meetings from 2008 – 2009.
2009 Section NE-6B Conclave Flap
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave staff flap.
2009 Section NE-6B Conclave Flap
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave delegate flap.
2009 Section NE-6B Conclave Flap
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2009 Section NE-6B Conclave Fundraiser / Trader flap.
Participant Patch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Based off of “Captain America”, this patch was issued to all staff and delegates of the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Staff Patch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The “Hulk Patch” was the template for the Conclave Staff Patch.
Trading Post Patch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The “Thor” Trading Post patch of the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Conclave Chenille
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This Conclave Chenille is a larger version of the standard conclave patch that was issued to participants of the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Conclave 2014 Backpatch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The “Iron Man” patch design was also incorporated into this Conclave Backpatch.
Participation Award
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Delegate Patch
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Delegate Patch.
Trading Post Patch
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Trading Post Patch.
Staff Patch
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Staff Patch.
Chenille Patch
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave Chenille Patch.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Delegate Patch
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Delegate Patch.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Trader Patch
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Trader Patch.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Staff Patch
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Staff Patch.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Rededication Patch
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2025 Section E11 Conclave Rededication Patch.
2025 Host Lodge Flap
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2025 Host Lodge Flaps issued for the 2025 Section E11 Conclave.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Flap
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2025 Host Lodge Flaps issued for the 2025 Section E11 Conclave.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Flap
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the 2025 Host Lodge Flaps issued for the 2025 Section E11 Conclave.
Legends of the Lodge
Display Details
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.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – Charles M. Heistand
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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”.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – Jimmy Jordan
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – Karl 'Moose' Winsch
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – Joseph H. Brinton
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – Jim Gawthrop Jr
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – Ernie Heegard
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Bill Waxbom – Legend of the Lodge
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Legend of the Lodge Patch – John O. McGovern
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Claude Boddy – Legend of the Lodge
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Ben Thomas – Legend of the Lodge
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Legends of the Lodge Louis Lester
2025 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch, which will be 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.
Other Octoraro Patches
Display Details
These patches relate to other Octoraro 22 activities at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
1970 Fall Fellowship Patch
1970 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
1970 Fall Fellowship Patch issued to participants.
1971 Fall Fellowship Patch
1971 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued during the 1971 Fall Fellowship weekend at Camp Horseshoe.
1971 Ordeal Patch
1971 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to participants who took their ordeal at Horseshoe in 1971.
2016 LLD Patch 1
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The first 2016 LLD Patch, with the Octoraro 22 goose totem prominent on the top for the lodge’s 90th anniversary.
2016 LLD Patch 2
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The second 2016 LLD Patch, with the Blue Heron 349 totem prominent on the top for the lodge’s 70th anniversary.
2013 LLD Patch
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2013 LLD Patch.
2012 LLD Patch
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2012 LLD Patch.
2014 LLD Patch
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2014 LLD Patch.
2015 LLD Patch
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2015 LLD Patch.
40th Anniversary Lodge Building – Executive Committee Flap
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
40th Anniversary Lodge Building Flap
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This flap (S77 in Blue Book) was issued by Octoraro 22 in 1999 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Octoraro Lodge Building.
Elangomat Flap
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This flap is available to Elangomats who have served at service weekends for a requisite amount of time.
Race to Scouting Patch
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This Race to Scouting, Run with the Pack patch was given out to Cubs who brought a friend down to the event.
Buzz the Beard – Bronze Level
2017 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was made available during the Buzz the Beard Campaign in 2017 and cost $10.
Buzz the Beard – Silver Level
2017 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was made available during the Buzz the Beard Campaign in 2017 and cost $15.
Buzz the Beard – Gold Level
2017 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was made available during the Buzz the Beard Campaign in 2017 and cost $25.
He Buzzed It!
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
OA members who stayed through the lodge committee meeting on 9/24/2017 received this patch. He buzzed it!
Breakfast with the Beardless
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Those who attended the special breakfast with beardless Tom Murphy on 9/24/2017 received this patch.
Horseshoe Trail Crew Award
2009 – Contributed by Dr. David J. Sherwood
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.
2022 Octoraro 22 Celebrates 95th
2022 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch signifies Octoraro 22 celebrating the 95th anniversary of Camp Horseshoe.
Special Event Patches
Display Details
Here are a few patches from special events held at HSR throughout the years.
Polish Jamboree Patch
1988 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Polish Jamboree Patch available to all participants and staff.
Polish Jamboree Patch
1988 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A patch from the 1988 International Polish Scouts-in-Exile Jamboree.
The following was contributed by Clarke Green:
This patch was created by the first contingent of Scouts from Poland to attend one of the Jamborees. They couldn’t get exit visas in Poland to attend an event like this, so they stated a different reason for travelling to the U.S.
The “P” in the center of the patch has two upturned arrows that signify that Scouts in Poland at that time were conducting their activities secretly, and the Polish underground resistance during the Nazi occupation (comprised of many, many Scouts).
The contingent wore neckerchiefs that were half red and half black. When I asked the significance of these colors Christoph Lipiski, (a member of the contingent who I would correspond with for several years afterward) held up the black side of the neckerchief and whispered “death”, and holding up the red side added; “to the communists.”
V-Week 08 Patch
2008 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Patch given to participants of the charter week of V-Week.
Special Camporee Patches
Display Details
Each year since 1990, a new patch is issued for the Special Camporee.
1990 Special Camporee Patch
1990 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the first annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1991 Special Camporee Patch
1991 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the 2nd annual Special Camporee.
1992 Special Camporee Patch
1992 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the 3rd annual Special Camporee.
1993 Special Camporee Patch
1993 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the fourth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1994 Special Camporee Patch
1994 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the fifth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1995 Special Camporee Patch
1995 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the sixth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1996 Special Camporee Patch
1996 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the seventh annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1997 Special Camporee Patch
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the eighth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1998 Special Camporee Patch
1998 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the ninth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
1999 Special Camporee Patch
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The patch for the tenth annual Special Camporee held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
2000 Special Camporee Patch
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 11th anniversary of the Chester County Council Special Camporee patch introduced the decagon shape for patches to follow.
2001 Special Camporee Patch
2001 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 12th anniversary of the Chester County Council Special Camporee patch includes the continuing decagon shape and a gold metallic color scheme.
2002 Special Camporee Patch
2002 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 2002 Special Camporee Patch continued the decagon-shaped pattern started in 2000.
2003 Special Camporee Patch
2003 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The beginning of the heart-shaped design for the Special Camporee was in 2003.
2004 Special Camporee Patch
2004 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 15th annual special camporee continued the use of a heart-shaped design.
2005 Special Camporee Patch
2005 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
For the 16th annual special camporee, the patch continues with the heart theme.
2006 Special Camporee Patch
2006 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Oval design special camporee patch for the 17th annual camporee.
2007 Special Camporee Patch
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Similar to the 2006 Camporee, this design made the 18th Special Camporee patch slightly wider and used borders to really accentuate the symbols.
2008 Special Camporee Patch
2008 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Oval Special Camporee Patch continuing with design started in 2006.
2009 Special Camporee Patch
2009 – Contributed by James E. Montich
The 2009 Special Camporee Patch.
2010 Special Camporee Patch
2010 – Contributed by James E. Montich
The 2010 Special Camporee Patch.
2011 Special Camporee Patch
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2011 Special Camporee Patch.
2012 Special Camporee Patch
2012 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2012 Special Camporee Patch.
2013 Special Camporee Patch
2013 – Contributed by James E. Montich
The 2013 Special Camporee Patch.
2014 Special Camporee Patch
2014 – Contributed by James E. Montich
The 2014 Special Camporee Patch.
2015 Special Camporee Patch
2015 – Contributed by James E. Montich
The 2015 Special Camporee Patch.
2017 Special Needs Camporee Patch
2017 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2017 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
2018 Special Needs Camporee
2018 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2018 Special Needs Camporee.
2019 Special Needs Camporee Patch
2019 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2019 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
2021 Special Needs Camporee Patch
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2021 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
2022 Special Needs Camporee Patch
2022 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2022 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
2024 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
2024 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2024 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
Science and Radio Camp Patches
Display Details
Each year, a new patch is issued for the Science and Radio Camp.
2001 Science Camp Patch
2001 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2001 Science Camp Patch..
Science Camp 2002 Patch
2002 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Science Camp Patch for 2002.
2005 Science Camp Patch
2005 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2005 Science Camp Patch.
2006 CCC Science Camp Round
2006 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 2006 CCC Science Camp Round given to participants.
Science Camp Participant Patch
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 2007 Science and Energy Camp had a theme of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
2008 Science & Energy Camp Staff Patch
2008 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
“All Charged Up” was the Staff for the 2008 Science & Energy Camporee.
2009 Science and Radio Merit Badge Camp Patch
2009 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2009 Science and Radio Merit Badge Camp Patch.
2011 Science Camp Patch
2011 – Contributed by Cynthia B Coe
Patch given to Science Camp provisional leaders, Merit Badge counselors and all participants.
2010 Science and Radio Camp Staff Patch
2010 – Contributed by Cynthia B Coe
The 2010 Science and Radio Camp Staff Patch.
2010 Science and Radio Camp Participant Patch
2010 – Contributed by Cynthia B Coe
The 2010 Science and Radio Camp Participant Patch.
Training Patches
Display Details
Here are a few patches issued for various training courses at HSR throughout the years.
Troop Leader Training Patch
Contributed by Craig Rittase
This TLT patch was probably issued to participants in the early 1980s.
1997 JLT Patch
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Silver border JLT patch issued to trainers involved in the 1997 Junior Leadership Training (JLT).
1998 JLT Patch
1998 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Silver border JLT patch issued to trainers involved in the 1998 Junior Leadership Training (JLT).
1999 JLT Patch
1999 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Silver border JLT patch issued to trainers involved in the 1999 Junior Leadership Training (JLT).
Camp Ware Council Showando Patch
1976 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Show ‘n Do patch.
HSRAA Patches
Display Details
Here are a few patches issued by HSRAA over the years.
HSRAA Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A small round patch issued by HSRAA back in the 2010s.
HSRAA 25th Anniversary Patch
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The HSRAA 25th Anniversary Patch, first issued at the 2025 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Miscellaneous Position Patches
Display Details
Here are a few patches issued for various positions or roles held be individuals at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
Rangermaster Patch
Contributed by Andrew Coe
This patch was issued to those who participated in the HSR Rangermaster program.
Ranger Corps Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A patch issued to those volunteers who came down as part of the Ranger Corps in the 2000s.
Ranger Patch
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
This patch can be worn by HSR Rangers.
Miscellaneous Camp Patches
Display Details
Here are a few miscellaneous patches issued by the Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
HSR 100 Years Scouting
2010 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was issued during the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in 2010.
CCC Camp Horseshoe
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A CCC Camp Horseshoe patch with a totem pole and the Octoraro creek shown.
CCC Arrowhead Patch
Contributed by Scott Hoopes
An arrowhead patch design for Horseshoe Scout Reservation.
2024 Summer Camp Sponsor
2024 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
Sold for $25 in 2024, these patches were used as a way to provide funds for summer camp sponsorships.
2022 Camp Horseshoe Round – Framed Set
2022 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was issued as part of a 95th anniversary framed set starting in 2022.
2022 Camp Horseshoe Round – Framed Set
2022 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was issued as part of a 95th anniversary framed set starting in 2022.
2022 Camp Horseshoe Round – Framed Set
2022 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
This patch was issued as part of a 95th anniversary framed set starting in 2022.
2011 HSR Oval Patch
2011 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2011 HSR Oval Patch.
2018 HSR Patch
2018 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
The 2018 Horseshoe Scout Reservation patch.
Muddy River Gang Patch
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
This patch is earned by attending 6 Muddy River Gang events in service to HSR.
Patch Designs
Display Details
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.
Camp Ware Theme Design
2010 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The Camp Ware design for their time travel theme of 2010.
Ware Staff Neckerchief Design
Here is the design for the Camp Ware Staff Neckerchief for 2010.
HSR 100th Scouting Anniversary Patch
2010 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The emblem for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.
Science Camp Patch
2010 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The participant patch design for the 2010 Science and Radio Camp.
Science Camp Patch
2010 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Here is the design for the staff patch for the 2010 Science and Radio Camp held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Camp Ware 50th Anniversary Patch Design
2007 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Camp Ware 50th Anniversary Patch Design.
2017 Special Needs Camporee Patch Design
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The computer-generated design for the 2017 Special Needs Camporee Patch.
Original Art
1974 – Contributed by Alan Fegley
Here is the original drawing that was used as the basis for creating the 1974 Section NE-5A Conclave patch.
Trading Post Patch Design
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the trading post patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.
Staff Patch Design
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the staff patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.
Delegate Patch Design
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the delegate patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.
New Arrowman Patch Design
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the new Arrowman patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.
Chenille Patch Design
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the chenille patch design for the 2019 NE-6B Conclave hosted by Octoraro Lodge 22.
2019 Patch Design
2019 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2019 Camp Horseshoe patch design, celebrating 100 years of Chester County Council.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Flap Design
2025 – Contributed by Anthony J. DiAntonio
One of the designs of the 2025 Section E11 Conclave flaps.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Flap Design
2025 – Contributed by Anthony J. DiAntonio
One of the designs of the 2025 Section E11 Conclave flaps.
2025 Section E11 Conclave Flap Design
2025 – Contributed by Anthony J. DiAntonio
One of the designs of the 2025 Section E11 Conclave flaps.
99th Anniversary Horseshoe Round Patch Design
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 99th Anniversary Horseshoe Round Patch Design.