“Athletics is not so much about the legs. It’s about the heart and mind.” –Eliud Kipchoge
Exhibit Details
The Athletic Field has been the site of various competitions throughout the Camp’s history including archery, baseball, soccer, volleyball and the original obstacle course.
Here are some pictures of the Athletic Field from the beginning of Camp Horseshoe to the present.
Athletic Field Obstacle Course
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
AAH! The old Obstacle Course (aka Commando Course) on the Athletic Field with the Scouts on the Monkey ladders…pant…ugh…pant!!
Aerial View of the Athletic Field
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is an aerial view of the Athletic Field taken during Drone Day in 2020.
Athletic Field Aerial
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Another aerial view of the Athletic Field captured during the Drone Day of 2020.
John Jacob's Bi-plane
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
John Jacob’s biplane lands on Athletic Field. In the background, Old Glory flies proudly atop Flagpole Hill.
OA Bridge Work
2016 – Contributed by Gus Sauerzopf
Members of Octoraro Lodge 22 work on removing dead wood and other projects to fix the OA bridge prior to the April 2016 service weekend.
As Seen From Above
2015 – Contributed by Anonymous
These Scouts are having fun down near the bend and the athletic field, and they are being photographed all the way from the Camp Horseshoe Chapel.
Athletic Field Panoramic
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This shows the expansive nature of the Athletic Field, used for many games and athletic competitions over the years.
Flying Kites
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The kites came in all different shapes and sizes, and the aerodynamics for each were quite unique when flown on the Camp Horseshoe Athletic Field.
Athletic Field From Afar
2011 – Contributed by Anonymous
This picture of the athletic field was taken from Chapel Hill.
Athletic Field
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
The original Camp buildings (Allen Memorial Dining Hall, White House, Kindness Center and Browning Lodge) are all visible from the Athletic Field in this early photo.
Winter Athletic Field
Contributed by Anonymous
Winter Athletic Field
Volleyball
Contributed by Anonymous
A coed group plays volleyball on the Athletic Field. Note the unique net.
Obstacle Course
Contributed by C. William Waxbom
A Scout clears the wall of the Athletic Field Obstacle Course.
Baseball Field
1930 – Contributed by Anonymous
The baseball diamond and backstop can be seen in this early photo of the Athletic Field.
Athletic Field Sports
Contributed by Anonymous
Athletic Field Sport – Can anyone identify this game?
Athletic Field Sports
Contributed by Anonymous
Sports on the Athletic Field were a popular activity in the early days of camp.
Athletic Field
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts competing on the Athletic Field in the late 20’s or early 30’s.
Athletic Field Volleyball
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
Sports on the Athletic Field following the dinner meal while the canoes and rowboats drift on Octoraro Creek.
More Obstacle Course
1945 – Contributed by Anonymous
More of the Obstacle Course – a Scout Physically Fit…!
Ready for Bridge Work
1967 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Here are some OA Scouters in the Athletic Field before starting the day’s work on making OA bridge repairs.
Athletic Field
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is a scene of the athletic field during the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Disc Golf
Display Details
Starting in 2017, the Disc Golf course was created on the Athletic Field.
See Also
Click HERE to see a display about the various Disc Golf memorabilia items that have been issued.
Disc Golf
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This Scout Law-themed rules of disc golf went up in 2017 at the head of the trail leading from Handicraft to Eagle Grove.
Disc Golf
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the disc golf hoops on the Camp Horseshoe Athletic field, this one being near the top of the field.
Disc Golf
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
e is another disc golf hoop located near the OA bridge on the Camp Horseshoe athletic field.
Disc Golf
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is another disc golf hoop, this one located near the Archery Range part of the Athletic Field.
Videos
Display Details
Here are some videos of the Athletic Field from the beginning of Camp Horseshoe to the present.
Athletic Field Obstacle Course The Athletic Field Obstacle Course in 1945. 1945 – Contributed by Tom McCabeAthletic Field Obstacle Course race on the Athletic Field in 1943. 1943 – Contributed by Tom McCabeAthletic Field Obstacle Course The Athletic Field hosted this Obstacle Course race in 1944. 1944 – Contributed by Tom McCabeAthletic Field Race This race was part of the Water Carnival in 1944. 1944 – Contributed by Tom McCabeRocket Fun Real chemical rockets are set off on the Athletic Field during Troop 73’s winter camp outing at Camp Horseshoe. 2013 – Contributed by Thomas SavoyAthletic Field Here is the West end of the Athletic field near the Camp Horseshoe Archery Range. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIAthletic Field A view of the Eastern end of the Camp Horseshoe athletic field near the Indian Village Teepee. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
