The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – all are represented here of the vehicles that kept Horseshoe Scout Reservation going throuhgout the years.
Moose's Truck
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Staff volunteer and fixture at summer camp, Moose gets around in this blue chariot which carries his mower and gas.
Hauling a Ladder
1969 – Contributed by Rev. Thomas Shanklin
How many staff members and vehicles does it take to move a 20-foot ladder?
Lil Green Ford
1980 – Contributed by John Kemmerer
This Ford pickup was used to haul camp trash.
Moose's Older Truck
2004 – Contributed by Mike Arles
Before the blue chariot, there was the beige chariot. The truck cap actually fit this one.
Camp Transportation
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Gary Lorgus prepares to transport Scouts (from Thorndale 70?) to a patrol project in the ’70s. Scouts in the back of a camp truck is something you will not see at Camp today.
Camp Trucks
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Awareness of truck safety has improved over the years!
Camp Truck
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
The Green Truck was a favorite of the camp staff as it was still relatively new when it was in service.
1970s Quonset Hut Service Bay
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Camp truck up on blocks to be serviced by Horseshoe’s finest technicians!
Fire Truck
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Camp Horseshoe bright red fire truck.
Airco Truck
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Sean Miller and other staffers give the Airco truck a push in the rain.
Little Green
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
The staff favorite with a tempermental clutch.
Gutted Vehicle
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
It’ll get you from point A to point B (probably) with your luggage in tow. You might need a chiropractor or a tetanus shot when you get there though.
Sunday Night Sump Pumps
1973 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
The 1973 Sump Pumps performing from the bed of a camp truck during a Sunday night opening campfire.
Gary Lorgus
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Gary Lorgus (Program and Maintenance staff) behind the wheel of a camp truck in the mid-seventies.
George Cole's Jeep
1950 – Contributed by Anonymous
George Cole in his Willy’s Jeep pauses along the Loop Road above to chat with Forrest Lenker.
1950 – George Cole and Willy
1950 – Contributed by Anonymous
Camp Ranger George Cole is behind the wheel of his Willy’s Jeep on the road above Kindness Center probably spinning a yarn about the Jackelope.
George Cole and Others
1950 – Contributed by Anonymous
Camp Ranger George Cole with Nature Director Forrest Lenker (l) and others in the Willy’s Jeep touring camp
Wildfire Crew Truck
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This HSR Wildfire Crew Truck is used by the Ranger Staff to combat nearby wildfires.
Camp Vehicle
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Maintenance Staffer Ben Reddy drives one of the camp trucks.
Golf Carts
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Golf carts are now a staple for summer camp, helping staff get around quickly to facilitate program or facility needs.
Camp Transportation
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts file onto a bus headed home to West Chester from Camp Horseshoe in the late 40’s or early 50’s.
Videos
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Here are a few videos of camp vehicles in action.
Golf Carts Golf carts have been particularly useful in the past few years at HSR to move those with disabilities or get somewhere quick to move program items. 2016 – Contributed by Mike ArlesPlowing Camp Ware This time lapse video of plowing Camp John H. Ware 3rd was done on February 22nd, 2021. 2021 – Contributed by Evan EllwangerPlowing Horseshoe This time lapse video of plowing the Camp Horseshoe loop road was done on February 22nd, 2021. 2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Audio
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As we come across audio of various vehicles, we will add them here!
Big Green Horn The very loud Big Green horn, recorded in 1992. 1992 – Contributed by Anonymous