“We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.” –Jean Toomer
Exhibit Details
Skills such as pioneering, wilderness survival, cooking, camping and orienteering are the bedrock of the outdoor self-reliance program for which the Scouting movement was founded, and the Campcraft department has been a faithful advocate of these essentials since the inaugural summer of Camp Horseshoe.
The Campcraft area sits South of the Camp Horseshoe parking lot, and situated to the East of the Loop Road as it passes Sherwood and Boonesboro campsites. It is a conglomeration of buildings, pavilions, and tons of pioneering projects and demo areas to conduct merit badges.
Here is the Hossum Hall – a suped-up pavilion structure at the Campcraft area.
Campcraft Gazebo Under Construction
1996 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Here is the Campcraft Gazebo under construction in 1996.
Campcraft Chuckboxes
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Campcraft Chuckboxes, devoid of any items.
Campcraft Pavilion
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Campcraft area in the ’70s.
Up in the Air
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Obstacle Course in the 1970s.
Making Cups
2010 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
By using hot charcoal, the Campcraft staff can burn holes in these logs to create drinking cups.
Drawbridge
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Former Camp Horseshoe Camp Director Clarke Green tests out the new Campcraft drawbridge.
Merry-Go-Round
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
What will they think of next? Campcraft staffers built this fully-functional Merry-Go-Round in their area for the 2010 season. To operate, four folks (balanced across from each other) sit on the logs (as shown) while others raise the apparatus up the center pole. Tension in the machine increases, and when the carousel gets to a certain height, the tension is released and the apparatus spins around the center pole until it hits ground.
Campcraft Program Shelter
1977 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
The Campcraft program shelter.
Campcraft PHOZZ
1980 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
PHOZZZ was a term coined by Matt Christenson for the many activities in the Campcraft Department.
Campcraft Tent Display
1979 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
A Campcraft display of various kinds of tents and their purposes in the Camping merit badge area.
Campcraft
1965 – Contributed by Anonymous
Campcraft Area in 1965.
Fires and Cooking Area
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
An early Fires and Cooking area at Campcraft.
1928 Horseshoe Campcraft Area
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Early pioneering at Horseshoe in the Campcraft Area.
Campcraft Axe Yard
1995 – Contributed by Mike Arles
An important part of the Campcraft program, a well-marked axe yard with plenty of space is a prevalent part of the Campcraft area.
Post Holes
2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Staff member Noel Abraham fits into a very deep post hole to demonstrate just how much digging is required for the Campcraft gate cedar poles.
Campcraft Gateway and Tents
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The Campcraft Gateway shows off the staff’s pioneering skills.
Campcraft Teepee
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The teepee has been a popular display in the Campcraft area for many years.
Campcraft Shelter
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Campcraft has many types of shelter on display including this one constructed of logs and earth with a thatched roof.
Campcraft Gazebo
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The Campcraft Gazebo
Campcraft Teepee
1928 – Contributed by Richard D. Foot
The Campcraft area with teepee and tents when Camp Horseshoe opened in 1928.
Campcraft Gazebo
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A sneak peek into the “Hoss Zone” of the Campcraft Gazebo.
Campcraft Tent Area
1928 – Contributed by Richard D. Foot
The tent demonstration area shows a regular A-frame tent as well as a lean-to made of scavenged material in this scene from the early days of Horseshoe.
Campcraft Gate
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Campcraft gate is a pioneering marvel, standing over 20 feet tall consisting of cedar poles and lashings and the the campcraft logo in the center.
Campcraft Pavilion
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Campcraft pavilion built in the mid-2000s.
Campcraft Signpost
1980 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Paul Bunyan Field Day banner hangs in the background behind the signpost highlighting the Campcraft department’s offerings.
2024 Campcraft Staff
2024 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2024 Campcraft Staff.
Signal Tower
Contributed by Anonymous
A signal tower combining multiple facets of pioneering skill.
Campcraft in the 1970s
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Campcraft area in the 1970s.
Videos
Campcraft Some snippets of the Campcraft area including the tents and Chris “Spud” Truitt teaching Cooking merit badge. 2002 – Contributed by Alexander MustoCampcraft The Campcraft Area in 1943. 1943 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Merit Badges
Display Details
Campcraft hosts plenty of merit badges and here we see the faces and the skills from years gone by to today.
Staffer Carter Miller shows Scouts how to use optics to start a fire.
Wilderness Survival Shelter
2014 – Contributed by Jake Segal
A Scout has set up his shelter for wilderness survival outpost.
Wilderness Survival Shelter
2014 – Contributed by Jake Segal
Here is a wilderness survival shelter being used during Wilderness Survival Outpost.
Teaching Knots
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
A campcraft counselor provides instruction on knot tying in the ’70s.
Pioneering Project
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Campers lash poles on a pioneering merit badge project in Campcraft.
Cooking MB in the Rain
2010 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Despite the inclement weather, these Scouts demonstrate some simple ways to get the cooking job done.
Knot Tying
Contributed by Anonymous
Here are a bunch of Scouts practicing knot tying.
Shear Lashing
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts practice Shear Lashings for Pioneering Merit Badge.
Orienteering Display
Contributed by Anonymous
Campers visit an orienteering display.
Campcraft Merit Badge Class
1999 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A Campcraft Merit Badge class led by Chris Flipse in 1999.
Dutch Oven Cooking
1967 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Campcraft counselor tends to a Dutch oven during Cooking Merit Badge class.
Wigwam Shelter
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
An example of a wigwam for the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge.
Pioneering Projects
1928 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Pioneering projects have not changed much over the years. Today you will still find similar projects constructed by the Pioneering Merit Badge class.
Breakfast with Cooking MB
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Cooking MB participant serves breakfast as part of Cooking MB at Campcraft.
Cooking Merit Badge
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The staff, Sean Miller (left) and Aaron Sifford, demonstrates cooking pancakes over a campfire at Campcraft.
Cooking for Camping MB
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts get ready to cook their quesadillas during Camping merit badge.
Cooking MB
2023 – Contributed by Anonymous
2023 participants in Cooking merit badge at Campcraft.
Cooking MB
1969 – Contributed by Rev. Thomas Shanklin
A staffer works on a manual mixer at Cooking merit badge in 1969.
Cooking MB
1969 – Contributed by Rev. Thomas Shanklin
Cooking merit badge in 1969.
Campcraft Merit Badge Work
1969 – Contributed by Rev. Thomas Shanklin
It appears that either pioneering or camping merit badge is being worked on here.
Paul Bunyan Field Day
Display Details
Paul Bunyan field day is a Camp Horseshoe tradition that goes back to the very beginning of camp. Participants try their best in a variety of camp craft skills and pioneering skills and skills he would probably not need anywhere else in life, like eating giant pancakes.
See Also
Click HERE to see a YouTube channel chronicling the skills it takes to be a Paul Bunyan Field Day champion.
A fun one to watch, the Giant Pancake Flipping contest leaves a lot of flour and batter on the grounds of Campcraft after PBFD.
Paul Bunyan Interview
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
Trailblazer Director Pete Demyanovich interviews the man of the hour himself, Paul Bunyan.
Tug O' War
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
A rope event not involving knots, the Tug O’ War is often a lopsided battle but always good for a laugh.
Pie Eating Contest
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
The title speaks for itself – sometimes chocolate, sometimes vanilla, but always messy.
Capture the Flag
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
Participants must scale cedar poles to grab the flag first.
Paul Bunyan Field Day Banner
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
The original Saturday campwide game, Paul Bunyan Field Day now alternates with the Water Carnival as the 2:30 – 5:00 pm program on Saturday. Each unit participates in a variety of patrol and individual competitions that test outdoor skills, communication ability, strength and eating prowess.
Pancake Eating Contest
2009 – Contributed by Neil Gutherman
Participants try to out-eat one another in this classic pancake eating contest.
Mic'ed Up
2009 – Contributed by Neil Gutherman
Matt Pellegrino announced events at the 2009 Paul Bunyan Field Day.
Burning Competition
2011 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 51 competes to see if they can win the “Fire burning competition”.
Tug-Of-War
2011 – Contributed by Anonymous
These Scouts are really putting their backs into it.
Paul Bunyan Look-Alike
2011 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Paul Bunyan look-alike has some interesting facial hair.
Paul Bunyan Trophy
2012 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The Paul Bunyan Trophy of 2012/2013 is awarded to the competition winner at Sunday lunch.
Heaving Bar
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
The log is suspended using the three knots of the ‘heaving bar’ competition in Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s.
Heaving Bar
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
A Scout attached the timber hitch to a log during the Heaving Bar competition at Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s. This competition is still part of Paul Bunyan today.
Match Lighting
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Scouts compete to light a match the hard way during Paul Bunyan Field.
Semaphore Contest
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Scouts compete to deliver their message using Semaphore flags during Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s.
Flint & Steel
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Where there’s smoke there may be fire, or maybe not…
Match Lighting
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Scouts try to split a match with a hand-axe during Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s.
Climbing the Post
Contributed by Andrew Coe
This brave Scout attempts to climb a high post during Paul Bunyan Field Day.
Heaving Bar
Contributed by Anonymous
A competitor prepares to launch his rope in the first step of Heaving Bar during Paul Bunyan Field Day. Circa 1970?
Fire Building
Contributed by Anonymous
The Fire Building competition has been a staple at Paul Bunyan Field Day for generations.
Tug-of-War
1980 – Contributed by Anonymous
Andy Fish (to right of competitors) officiates over the Paul Bunyan Field Day Tug-of-War.
Tug-o-War
1978 – Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano
Troop 11 battles at the Tug-o-War during Paul Bunyan Field Day while Campcraft CIT Rick Crompton officiates.
From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook, written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.
Paul Bunyan Jousting
1978 – Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano
Campcraft counselor Andy Fish oversees the Paul Bunyan Jousting contest.
From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook, written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.
Chariot Race
1978 – Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano
Stu Watson encourages the contestants in the Paul Bunyan Field Day Chariot Race.
From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook, written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.
P.B. Day Knot Checking
1977 – Contributed by Anonymous
Paul Bunyan Day’s knot-tying event with Brett Barraclough (r) checking out the knots.
Knot Relay
1977 – Contributed by Anonymous
Paul Bunyon Day… Devon 50 Scout Ties that Knot! Scout…your troop needs a winner!
Paul Bunyon Pancake Eating
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts grimace as they struggle to keep their man size stack of pancakes down during the Pancake Eating Contest.
Paul Bunyan Log Sawing
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A youth and adult camper team up for the log sawing competition.
Paul Bunyan Cheering
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
An enthusiastic crowd rises in a wave of cheering during Saturday’s Paul Bunyan Field Day.
Lash & Carry
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Participants must lash poles together and carry members of their team to the finish line to win.
Paul Bunyan Field Day
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A wide-shot of Paul Bunyan Field Day during the Week 4 contest in 2024.
Paul Bunyan Field Day
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A wide-shot of Paul Bunyan Field Day during the Week 4 contest in 2024.
Fire Burning Competition
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The troop that burns through the rope fastest with their small campfire wins the contest.
Troop 50G Dance
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 50G gets into the spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.
Troop 50B Dance
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 50B gets into the spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.
Patriotic Dance – Troop 78
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 78 gets into the patriotic spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.
Dunk Tank 2025
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
The dunk tank makes an appearance at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.
Dance Routine – Troop 432
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Troop 432 gets into the spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.
Strong Burning Contest
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Troop 10 scouts Liam P. and Noah S. compete in the Strong Burning competition. The contest is officiated by Jason Andrews and Cole Driver.
Tug of War Contest
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Troop 10 competes in the 2025 Week 3 Tug of War contest. The match is officiated by Greg Comolli and John “Goblin” Dimeola.
Paul Bunyan
2018 – Contributed by Anonymous
“Paul Bunyan” and Babe the Blue Ox walk through the Campcraft Area during Paul Bunyan Field Day in 2018.
2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day Staff
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day Staff.
Paul and Babe
2004 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Some Paul Bunyan cosplayers at a 2004 Paul Bunyan Field Day event.
Videos
Two-Man Saw Competition In this event, a youth and an adult leader from a troop must compete for the best time to saw off a “chip” from an immense log. 2008 – Contributed by Andrew CoeTime Lapse – Paul Bunyan Field Day This time lapse video shows Paul Bunyan Field Day (week 3) in its entirety. 2010 – Contributed by Andrew KeyesMerry-Go Round Strictly speaking, this is not a PBFD event, but I am sure they could make a competition to see who can stay on the longest. 2010 – Contributed by Evan EllwangerLog Chopping Youth from each troop must relay an axe and give 2 swift chops to a log, with the first troop to chop all the way through winning. 2008 – Contributed by Andrew CoePaul Bunyan Look-Alike Contest Paul Bunyans from across the camp came to participate and drag a poor blue ox named Babe around Campcraft for all to see. 2009 – Contributed by Andrew CoePBFD Paul Bunyan Field Day in 1995, as fun as always, we see plenty of activity and pioneering spirit from the troops in this video. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIITug of War Participants from two troops see who has the brawn to win! 2024 – Contributed by Andrew CoeGiant Clove Hitch Troop 10 wins the Giant Clove Hitch with a 1st place time of 11 during the 2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day – Week 3. The winning Scouts were Noah S., Joe K., Ben K., and Blaze D. 2025 – Contributed by Grayson PitmanTug of War Troop 62 beats Troop 23 in Tug of War during week 1 of 2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day. 2025 – Contributed by Grayson PitmanPaul Bunyan Field Day Winners The Paul Bunyan Field Day winners of Week 3 of 2025 are announced. 2025 – Contributed by Grayson PitmanHeaving Bar Competition Aquatics Director Aaron Webster squares off against Greg C. from Campcraft at the 2025 Staff Paul Bunyan Field Day event. 2023 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Memorabilia
2002 PBFD Shirt
2002 – Contributed by Clayton Lottes
The 2002 Paul Bunyan Field Day Shirt.
2005 PBFD Shirt
2005 – Contributed by Clayton Lottes
The Paul Bunyan Field Day T-shirt for 2005.
2006 PBFD Shirt
2006 – Contributed by C. Spud Truitt
The 2006 Paul Bunyan Field Day Shirt.
2007 PBFD Shirt
2007 – Contributed by Clayton Lottes
The Paul Bunyan Field Day Shirt for 2007.
2008 PBFD Shirt
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2008 Paul Bunyan Field Day shirt.
2009 PBFD Shirt
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2009 Paul Bunyan Field Day Shirt features a rather menacing looking Paul Bunyan.
2010 PBFD Shirt
2010 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The 2010 Campcraft PBFD shirt.
2012 PBFD Shirt
2012 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2012 Paul Bunyan Field Day t-shirt.
2015 PBFD Shirt
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2015 Paul Bunyan Field Day (PBFD) T-Shirt.
2016 PBFD T-Shirt
2016 – Contributed by James Swithers
The 2016 PBFD T-Shirt.
2017 PBFD T-Shirt
2017 – Contributed by James Swithers
The 2017 PBFD T-Shirt.
2018 PBFD T-Shirt
2018 – Contributed by James Swithers
The 2018 PBFD T-Shirt.
2019 PBFD T-Shirt
2019 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2019 Paul Bunyan Field Day T-Shirt.
2020 PBFD T-Shirt
2020 – Contributed by James Swithers
The 2020 PBFD T-Shirt.
2021 PBFD T-Shirt
2019 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2021 Paul Bunyan Field Day T-Shirt.
2022 PBFD T-Shirt
2022 – Contributed by James Swithers
The 2022 PBFD T-Shirt.
2023 PBFD T-Shirt
2019 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2023 Paul Bunyan Field Day T-Shirt.
2024 PBFD Shirt
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2024 Paul Bunyan Field Day (PBFD) T-shirt.
PBFD 2025 T-Shirt
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The Paul Bunyan Field Day 2025 T-shirt.
1962 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1962 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1962 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1963 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1963 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1963 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1966 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1966 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1966 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1974 and 1975 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1974 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1974 and 1975 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1976 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1976 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1976 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1978 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1978 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1978 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1980 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1980 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1980 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1982 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1982 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1982 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1992 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1992 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1992 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1998 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1998 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1998 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
1999 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
1999 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1999 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
2000 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
2000 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2000 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
2001 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
2001 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2001 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
2004 Water Carnival and Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
2004 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The combined 2004 Water Carnival and Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque.
2025 Staff Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2025 Staff Paul Bunyan Field Day Plaque, where staff departments competed against each other.
Obstacle Course
Display Details
The Obstacle Course has changed shape, form, and locations over the years, but it is always a challenge and a competition whose winners are announced at the end of the week.
Only 8 feet tall versus the 12 foot C.O.P.E. version, this wall can be scaled without the help of another but will require a good running start.
Tire Field
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
Just like boot camp, participants must run through the tire field without tripping to complete the course with a good overall time.
Tire Obstacle
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
Dive through the air and old rubber in this mini-obstacle.
Mud Pit
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
The mud pit is an oft feared portion of the obstacle course that’ll ruin a camper’s morning.
Obstacle Course Ropes
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Hanging ropes provide a challenge in the Campcraft Obstacle Course in the 70’s.
Obstacle Course
Contributed by Anonymous
A large group gathers as a Scout muscles his way across an obstacle in the Campcraft Area.
Obstacle Course
Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout swings across the ropes of the Obstacle Course in Campcraft.
Early Obstacle Course
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
J. Holland Heck with Scouts at the Obstacle Course. In 1944 the Obstacle Course was on the Athletic Field during Roberts Day.
Sisal Web Obstacle
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Scouts must tunnel through a sisal rope mess in this obstacle.
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!!
Mud Bath
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Enter the mud bath… in the 2025 Obstacle Course.
More Mud Bath
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The mud bath…. nice and muddy for the 2025 Obstacle Course.
Running the Obstacles
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Emerging from the mud bath, this Scout continues on the 2025 Obstacle Course.
Rope Traverse
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Could you walk along the tight rope in the 2025 Obstacle Course?
Tire Roll
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
This Scout needs to roll the tire while running the Obstacle Course in 2025.
Tire Jump
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
This Scout needs to leap through the tire while running the Obstacle Course in 2025.
Netting Leap
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The net takes over this Scout running the Obstacle Course in 2025.
Caught in the Net
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The net takes over this Scout running the Obstacle Course in 2025.
Videos
Obstacle Course – 1943 Obstacle Course race on the Athletic Field in 1943. 1943 – Contributed by Tom McCabeObstacle Course – 1944 The Athletic Field hosted this Obstacle Course race in 1944. 1944 – Contributed by Tom McCabeObstacle Course – 1945 The Athletic Field Obstacle Course in 1945. 1945 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Memorabilia
1983 Obstacle Course Plaque
1983 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1983 Obstacle Course Plaque.
1987 Obstacle Course Plaque
1987 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1987 Obstacle Course Plaque.
1993 Obstacle Course Plaque
1993 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1993 Obstacle Course Plaque.
2025 Obstacle Course Plaque
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2025 Obstacle Course Plaque.
Obstacle Course Postcard
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This postcard exclaiming “Wish You Were Here!” is of the Campcraft Obstacle Course at Camp Horseshoe.
Outpost
Display Details
Outpost is a wilderness adventure for Scouts taking Camping or Wilderness Survival merit badges, and they are often run in remote areas of camp far away from the rest of the summer campers.
Scouts hoist up their packs and start the hike to their outpost destinations.
Tents at Outpost
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The tent setup at Camping Outpost.
Camping Outpost
2014 – Contributed by Jake Segal
Scouts set up camp at sunset in their camping outpost campsite.
Videos
Returning from Outpost Everyone seems to be in high spirits despite the inclement weather. Keeping a positive attitude while camping outdoors can often be an undervalued survival skill. 2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Memorabilia
Display Details
Along with the every popular “PBFD” shirts worn predominantly by staff, there are plenty of other memorable memorabilia from Campcraft.
See Also
Click HERE to see the museum’s main Memorabilia room.
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.
Campcraft Logo
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Campcraft Logo designed in the 1990s and still used for Paul Bunyan Field Day promotions and on various buildings in the Campcraft area.
Camp Horseshoe Campcraft Neckerchief 1977
1977 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
Yellow and black Campcraft neckerchief from 1977.
Camp Horseshoe Campcraft Neckerchief 1978
1978 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
The 1978 Campcraft Staff Neckerchief.
Campcraft Hat
2009 – Contributed by Anonymous
This Campcraft hat, issued in 2009, was made with Flexfit material and still has the label on it.
PBFD Challenge Neckerchief
Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
We believe this neckerchief is from the 1970s and any camper could challenge a staff member to a skills contest during the Paul Bunyan Field Day, and if the camper won, they would receive this neckerchief.
Campcraft Sticker
2023 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A sticker from the Camp Horseshoe program area Campcraft.
1962 Campcraft Plaque
1962 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 1962 Campcraft Department Plaque.
2024 Campcraft Department Plaque
2024 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2024 Campcraft Department Plaque.
2025 Campcraft Staff Plaque
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The 2025 Campcraft Staff Plaque.
2025 Campcraft Plaque about Plaques
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman, Greg Comolli, and Michael Corbo
The Campcraft Plaque About Plaques, where they deliberately tried to see how many plaques they could make.
Scoutcrafter of the Year
2025 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
Every year at Camp Horseshoe, the Trailblazers and Campcraft Director pick one member of the scoutcraft staff as Scoutcrafter of the Year. They selected based on knowledge, program, length of service, and cheerfulness. They are awarded with a Blue Silver Buckle.
2023 – Patrick English
2024 – Grayson Pitman
2025 – Austin Price
2023 Campcraft Plaque
2023 – Contributed by Grayson Pitman
The 2023 Campcraft Department Plaque.
Campcraft Area Directors
Display Details
Here is the listing of known Campcraft area directors for Camp Horseshoe.
