“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” –Alice Walker
Exhibit Details
Camporees are a great way for Scouts to learn new skills and meet other scouts form other units. Especially when the fun is being had at Horseshoe Scout Reservation!
Scouts learn archery skills at the 2015 Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Camporee.
Greenbriar Sign
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This sign shows Scouts to be on the look out for one of the Wanted tributes during the 2015 Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Camporee.
Breakfast Time
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
<strong>Ann Babb</strong> and <strong>Raul Laguna</strong> wake up with Troop 619 and get ready for a day full of fun at the 2015 Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Camporee.
Fun in Campcraft
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Scouts must master the skill of firebuilding if they want to earn prizes for their tributes during the 2015 Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Camporee.
2015 Hunger Games Champions
2015 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 51 is victorious at the 2015 Hunger Games Camporee.
Videos
Archery Scouts are having fun learning about Archery and trying to be as skillful as Katniss Everdeen in the 2015 Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Camporee. 2015 – Contributed by Andrew CoeSword Fighting Scouts learn the skills of sword fighting – in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall of all places – at the 2015 Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Camporee. 2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee
Display Details
Held on Sept 10-12, 2021, this camporee featured honoring first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/01.
Morning Assembly
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Morning assembly at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Cooking Time
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some Scouts do a little bit of cooking at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Patrol Activity
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
These Scouts are a station game for patrols at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Cooking Time
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some Scouts do a little bit of cooking at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Fire Company Pays Respect
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here, members of the Rising Sun Fire Company visit the 2021 Horseshoe Trails District Camporee at Camp Horseshoe to honor the firefighters and first responders who gave their life during the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks in New York City.
Fire Company Pays Respect
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here, members of the Rising Sun Fire Company visit the 2021 Horseshoe Trails District Camporee at Camp Horseshoe to honor the firefighters and first responders who gave their life during the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks in New York City.
Cooking Time
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some Scouts do a little bit of cooking at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Moment of Silence
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts, Scouters, and the Rising Sun Fire Company pay their respects for the victims of 9/11 at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Troop 30 at Camporee
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
West Grove Troop 30 doing some archery at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
Troop 111 in 2021
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 111 Scouts at the 2021 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee.
2022 95th Anniversary Camporee
Display Details
The Camp Horseshoe 95th Anniversary Canporee was held October 14-16th, 2022.
Aerial of the Camporee
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
An aerial view of the tents and other 2022 Camporee activities on the Athletic Field.
Patches for Trade
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Patches being traded at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Scouts on High Course
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Scouts on the C.O.P.E. high course at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Scouts Waiting
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Scouts waiting to do C.O.P.E. activities at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Adult Climbing
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Adults climbing at the C.O.P.E. course during the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Troop 19 and Others
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Troop 19 in OA Lodge at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Patch Trading
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
<strong>John Reilly</strong> (left) and <strong>Steve Scheidt</strong> showing off patches at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Cooking Fun
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Cooking fun at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Silhouetted Scouts
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Silhouetted Scouts at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Camporee Aerial View
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
An aerial view of the tents and other 2022 Camporee activities on the athletic field.
Misty Camping
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
A misty camping picture at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Campfire Light
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Campfire light at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
T78 Rifle Shooting
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Troop 78 does some rifle shooting at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Worship Service
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Scouts from T52 leading a worship service at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
T78 Gateway
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Troop 78 campsite gateway at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Camporee Staff
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Camporee staff at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Road to Athletic Field
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The road to athletic field, seen here at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
HAM Radio
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
HAM Radio activity at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Morse Code
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
This Scout works with Morse code at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
HAM Radio Fun
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
HAM Radio activity at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Coal Cooking
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Coal cooking at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Cooking at the Camporee
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Cooking during the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Unloading Food
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Camporee staffers unload food at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Camporee Fireworks
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
A brilliant fireworks display at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Athletic Field
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is a scene of the athletic field during the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Staff Lunch
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Staff gets their Saturday lunch at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Unpacking Food
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Staff unpacks food at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Tent Camping at the Camporee
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Tents set up on the athletic field at the 95th Anniversary Camporee in 2022.
Lashing at the Camporee
2022 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts at the 95th Anniversary Camporee do some early morning lashings on the Athletic Field.
2024 When Pigs Fly Scouts BSA Camporee
Display Details
This event took place from November 1 – 3, 2024 at Camp Horseshoe.
A flying inflatable pig, at the "When Pigs Fly" Scouts BSA Camporee in 2024.
Troop 19 Friends
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Two friends from Troop 19 hang out at the Camp Chapel during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Triangle Lashing
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 19 Scouts work on triangle lashings during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Triangle Lashings
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 19 Scouts work on triangle lashings during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Moving On
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
The triangle lashings are put to use to move some Troop 19 Scouts during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
People Mover
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
The triangle lashings are put to use to move some Troop 19 Scouts during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Moving On
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
The triangle lashings are put to use to move some Troop 19 Scouts during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Moving On
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
The triangle lashings are put to use to move some Troop 19 Scouts during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Brisk Morning
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some Troop 19 Scouts presenting near the Octoraro bend during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Moving the Tank
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
A water tank that will be used for the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Gluing Hats
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Patches are getting hot glued to hats for the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Water Tank
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
A water tank that will be used for the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Phone Fellows
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
<strong>Stuart Watson</strong> (left), <strong>Owen Cutler</strong> (right), and <strong>Jessica Reagan</strong> (sitting) are on their phones during the 2024 When Pigs Fly Camporee.
Trade-O-Ree
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
As part of the 2024 Scouts BSA camporee, a Trade-O-Ree was also held in the Camp Horseshoe Dining Hall.
T78 Bacon Pie at Camporee
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 78 makes a bacon-encrusted pie at the 2024 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Morning at Camporee
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
A beautiful crisp morning awaits the camporee participants who camped on the Athletic Field.
Documents
The 2024 Camporee Program Guide. 2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2025 Scouts BSA Camporee
Display Details
The 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee was held at Camp Horseshoe on November 7 – 9, 2025, and the theme was helping Batman stop crimes.
2025 Camporee Troops
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Welcome sign for all of the troops attending the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Batman Dot Art
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts working on the 1989 Batman movie logo at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Dot Art
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts working on the 1989 Batman movie logo at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Camporee Archery
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Archery fun at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Cooking at Camporee
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts cooking at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Candy Concoction
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Scouts makes a mud pie of sorts – with candy – at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Candy Concoctions
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts work on candy concoctions at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Troop 117 Gateway
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 117 from Coatesville puts up a spooky gateway at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Troop 7 Gateway
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 7's gateway at Rothrock Lodge during the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Assembly on Parade Field
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Participants of the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe gather for morning assembly at the parade field.
Waiting in Line
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
2025 Scouts BSA Camporee participants waiting to enter the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
Troop 73 T-Shirt
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Scout is wearing a custom T-shirt for the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Troop 2 at Camporee
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Downingtown Troop 2 at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee held at Camp Horseshoe.
2025 Camporee Activities
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Activity stations are set up on the Camp Horseshoe parade field for the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Station Game
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
These Scouts participate in a station game on the parade field at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Showing off the Winner
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Scouts shows off the Lego Batman winner at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Rifle Shooting
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts even got to do some rifle shooting at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Night Activity
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here is night game at one of the stockade sites during the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
First Place
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
This lego art construction won first place at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Fifth Place
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
This lego art construction won fifth place at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Dot Art
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts working on the 1989 Batman movie logo at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee at Camp Horseshoe.
Climbing the Wall
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts doing some climbing at the Horseshoe COPE course at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Climbing at COPE
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts doing some climbing at the Horseshoe COPE course at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Candy Creations
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts created some candy artwork at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Breakfast at Camporee
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts enjoy a hot breakfast at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Blindfolded
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
At the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee, there was some sort of game involving blindfolding and directions from other Scouts.
Blindfolded Game
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
At the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee, there was some sort of game involving blindfolding and directions from other Scouts.
Beautiful Vista
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
A beautiful vista near the chapel, taken during the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
Malvern 7 at Camporee
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Malvern Troop 7 members at the 2025 Scouts BSA Camporee.
2026 Scouts BSA Camporee
Display Details
This event will take place from November 6 – 8, 2026 at Camp Horseshoe.
The 2026 Scouts BSA Camporee Program Guide. 2026 – Contributed by Brian Holton
Memorabilia
Display Details
Here is a display of camporee memorabilia items.
1985 Horseshoe Trail District Camporee Patch
1985 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Horseshoe Trail District 1985 Camporee patch.
2024 Scouts BSA Camporee Sticker
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the several stickers from the 2024 Camporee "When Pigs Fly".
2024 Camporee Sticker
2024 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
One of the several stickers from the 2024 Camporee "When Pigs Fly", this one being for staff.
2024 Camporee Sticker
2024 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
One of the several stickers from the 2024 Camporee "When Pigs Fly".
2024 Camporee Sticker
2024 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
One of the several stickers from the 2024 Camporee "When Pigs Fly".
Roberts Award 2022
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This award was given out to patrols that had high achievement at the 95th Anniversary Camporee.
