“Life is like a slingshot. It pulls you back for awhile then throws you forward to much greater distance.” -Prativa Das
Exhibit Details
Many a marksman has been cultivated at the Camp Jubilee / Ware / Explorer Base Field Sports department. For the Cub program, bibi guns and bows & arrows are used while the Scouts BSA use .22 rifles, shotguns, and also participate in archery.
This display actually has pictures of both the rifle and shotgun ranges at Camp Ware, the latter of which is only used by Scouts BSA, whereas the former is used by Cubs for bibi guns and Scouts BSA using .22 rifles.
Camp Ware Rifle Range
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Here Cub Scouts practice their aim with Bibi guns.
Rifle Range… for Pirates
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Rifle Range takes on a decidely pirate theme this year.
Camp Ware Rifle Range
2007 – Contributed by David Mengel
Camp Ware Rifle Range during aCub Scout Overnight Camp.
Inter-Troop Rifle Shoot
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Scouts competing during the inter-troop archery shoot at Camp Ware.
Ware Rifle Range in Winter
2009 – Contributed by James Buczala
Scouts make use of the Ware Rifle Range during Winter Camp under the supervision of a certified Range Master.
Permission to Enter
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Like any other field sports range, the Camp Ware Rifle Range is no exception with this permission to enter sign.
Rifle Range
Contributed by Anonymous
At the Camp Ware Rifle Range, Scouts take aim from the prone position prior to the addition of benches at the shooting stations.
Shotgun Range
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Scouts watch as a Scoutmaster takes aim at a clay bird at the Camp Ware Shotgun Range.
Shotgun Range
2015 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Camp Ware Shotgun Range staffed by Matt Gutherman.
Slingshot
Display Details
The slingshot range is used by Cub Scouts to get used to targeting an object and also having great fun in the process!
Slingshot Range
Slingshot Range
Slingshot Range
Slingshot Range
Slingshot
Slingshot
Slingshots
Slingshots
Slingshot Funs
Slingshot Funs
Staff Slingshot
Staff Slingshot
Archery
Display Details
Scouts and Cubs alike take aim at archery targets in this display.
Archery Range
Contributed by Anonymous
The Camp Ware Archery Range- here Scouts go out to fetch their arrows at the targets.
Ware Archery Range
1985 – Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger
Camp Ware Archery Range in 1985.
Archery Gateway
1985 – Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger
Archery Range gateway with revolving door at Camp Ware.
New Archery Range
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The new Camp Ware archery range, built in the spring of 2007.
New Archery Range
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Another view of the new archery range.
Archery Hut Sketch
2007 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This sketch of the archery hut was used to give planners a rough outline of what the project would entail.
Archery Hut 2021
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Ware Archery Range hut in 2021.
Archery Hut
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
All the bows, arrows, strings and more are stored here for use.
Archery – Chapel Sign
2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Which way to go? Archery or Chapel? Now you know.
Ware Archery
2008 – Contributed by David Mengel
Scout receiving instruction from an Archery counselor at Camp Ware.
Ware – Taking Aim
2007 – Contributed by David Mengel
Young archers take aim at the Camp Ware Archery Range during a Cub Scout Overnight Camp.
Archery Range
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Troop 8 Scoutmaster, Dave Mengel and Scouts line up the target at the Camp Ware Archery Range. The shelter was funded by the HSRAA.
Bow String Making
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Scouts and Counselor work on the construction of a bow string during Archery Merit Badge class.
Safety Rules!
2007 – Contributed by James Buczala
Safety rules the range at the Camp Ware Archery Range.
Archery Range
2008 – Contributed by James Buczala
A Scout lines up the bulls-eye at the Camp Ware Archery Range.
Intertroop Archery Plaque
1992 – Contributed by Anonymous
Plaque honoring the winners of the Camp Ware Intertroop Archery Competition in 1992.
