“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” –Arthur Schopenhauer
Exhibit Details
Sometimes known as Shooting Sports, this department affords Scouts the opportunity to learn maintenance, safety, and operational aspects of their firearm, bow or rod while having a great time on the range or in the river.
Rifle Shooting merit badge is a popular attraction for Scouts and this display highlights the changes the range has undertaken over the years and some of the staffers who ran the range.
Changing Targets
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
After shooting a round, Scouts go out to the targets and swap them out and find out if they qualified for their requirements.
Rifle Range
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
Director Mike Arles looks on as Scouts eye up their targets.
Waiting to Shoot
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Scouts wait patiently to shoot as they receive safety instruction at the Rifle Range.
Erv Meyer
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Frazer 176 Soutmaster Erv Meyer in the late ’60s.
Checking Scores
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Scouts retrieve their targets after shooting at the Rifle Range in the ’70s. The backstop was rotated 90 degrees when the Rifle Range was replaced some years later.
Marksmen
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Scouts chill on mats at the rifle range in the ’70s. Shooting was done from the prone position on mats prior to today’s shooting benches.
Rifle Range
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
At the rifle range, several counselors are there. Who are they?
Rifle Range
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Five .22 shells in blocks ready for distribution to Scouts at the Rifle Range. Who are the counselors? Is that Steve D’Antonio standing in the doorway?
Target Shooting
1982 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Rifle counselor Doug Clark watches over the Scouts practicing target shooting at the Horseshoe Rifle Range in the early 1980’s.
Target Shooting
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts line up the target from the prone position at the old Rifle Range.
Target Shooting
1982 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts take aim at targets using the .22 rifles at the Horseshoe Rifle Range.
Target Shooting
Contributed by Anonymous
The old Rifle Range.
Sighting Target
2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Looking down range at the target while sighting the rifle, this is the vantage point you’ll have.
Old Rifle Range
1995 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The rifle range in the mid-90s, where picnic tables were used before individual stations were built.
Rifle Safety
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Pete Filkosky shows rifle safety.
Troop Shoot at the Rifle Range
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
A highlight for many scouts is the chance to fire 22s at the Horseshoe Rifle Range.
Loading Rifle
2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Staff member “Topher” Roberts helps a Scout sight and load his rifle.
Watching Rifle Range
2008 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Scouts from Devon 50 watch from just outside the Rifle Range perimeter.
Cusick Rifle Range
2023 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Cusick Rifle Range was the name chosen for the Horseshoe Rifle Range in 2023.
New Rifle Range Gateway
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
In 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, a number of volunteers and donors made this project come together in less than 24 hours. Truly a remarkable feat!
Karl 'Moose' Winsch Rifle Range
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
For the 2020 season, the Rifle Range was renamed in honor of longtime volunteer Karl “Moose” Winsch.
Shotgun Shooting
Display Details
Whether it is for Shotgun Shooting merit badge, open troop shoot, or the Inter-troop shoot, the Shotgun Range is a popular destination at camp.
837 – Pigeon Shooting
2007 – Contributed by Anonymous
Field Sports director Josh Taylor looks on as a Scout tries to shoot a clay pigeon at the shotgun range.
New Pigeon Thrower
2011 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The Horseshoe Shotgun range gets a new pigeon thrower
70's Shotgun
1978 – Contributed by Anonymous
Shotgun shooting at the Rifle Range in the late 70’s.
Inter-troop Shotgun
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Part of the Inter-troop Rifle Shoot is the shotgun competition. One scout from each troop tries his luck at breaking 5 clay pigeons.
Renamed Shotgun Range
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
In 2020, the Shotgun Range was renamed the Thomas Weiss Purnell Sr. Shotgun Education Range.
Archery
Display Details
One of the most popular activities for merit badge participants and everyone at camp, Archery range pictures are shown here.
Archery Fun
2017 – Contributed by Tom Williams
The archers are letting loose here at the Camp Horseshoe archery range.
Archery Hut
2007 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Archery Hut, where the archery equipment is stored, is known for being one of the hottest places in camp during the summer.
Trailblazer Archery
2007 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Trailblazers line up their arrows during one of their trips down to the archery range.
Archery Range Sign
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the Archery Range sign that is part of the uniform signage done by the HSRAA back in 2010.
Archery Hut
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the sign on the front of the Archery Hut put there back in the 1980s.
Athletic Field and Archery Range
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
The straw backstops of the Archery Range can be seen at the far end of the Athletic Field can be seen in this shot from near the Chapel in the ’70s.
Archery Range
1975 – Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Archery Range in action in the ’70s
Old-Time Archery
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Scouts from way back take on bows and arrows down at the Horseshoe archery range.
Archery Range
Contributed by Anonymous
An archery range Scout.
Action Archery
Contributed by Anonymous.
Action Archery from a time long gone by.
Archery Range
1968 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts take aim at the Archery Range.
Horseshoe Archery Club
Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout qualifying for Archery Merit Badge (possibly circa 1980.)
Flooded Archery Range
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Hurricane Ida’s destructive path included flooding much of Camp Horseshoe in 2021, including the archery range.
Archery
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts about to shoot their archery targets.
Take Aim and Fire
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts try their luck at hitting the bulls eye during their troop archery shoot.
Archery Instruction
2007 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts receive instruction from Archery counselors during their troop archery shoot.
Archery at Section Conclave
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some delegates practice their archery skills during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave’s afternoon open activities.
Archery
1991 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Archery at the 1991 NE-4B Conclave.
Fishing
Display Details
Fishing merit badge images are displayed here.
Fishing Merit Badge
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scouts try their luck at fishing in the Octoraro during a Fishing merit badge class.
Paintball
Display Details
The Paintball Range was constructed in 2013 and was first used during the Ranger’s Challenge on April 20th, 2013.
Paintball Range
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Paintball Range with paint cans hanging for some paintball targets.
Paintballers
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here we see the staff of the Paintball Range – headed by Ian Malloy – during the Ranger’s Challenge.
Rear Row
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is the rear row of the Paintball Range; a little bit harder to hit than the front row to be sure.
Miscellaneous
Display Details
Here are some miscellaneous artifacts pertaining to the Field Sports department.
Handgun at the Rifle Range
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Ernie Heegard loads an early camp weapon at the Rifle Range.
Rumor Has It
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Rumor has it that Ernie Heegard was lookin’ for the PD (Jim Goudie)…
You're Fired
Contributed by Rev. James Goudie
Ernie Heegard demonstrates an early firearm at the Rifle Range in the ’70s.
Jacob Latch Rifle Range
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
As part of the CCC Gala in 2021, the Rifle Range name was auctioned off, and Jacob Latch was chosen as he was the 4th great grandfather of the auction winner, Andrew Coe, and because he was Gen. George Washington’s messenger at Valley Forge in the Winter of 1777.
Rifle Shoot Plaque
1998 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Winners of the 1998 Inter-troop Rifle Shoot are remembered on the Dining Hall plaque.
Memorabilia
Display Details
Field Sports-related memorabilia will be displayed here.
See Also
Click HERE to see the museum’s main Memorabilia room.
Shooting Sports SIP Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by attending the Shooting Sports SIP 4 out of 5 days during the summer camp week.
Inter-Camp Shoot T-Shirt 2014
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2014 Camp Horseshoe Inter-troop Shoot T-Shirt.
2003 Field Sports T-Shirt
2003 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The 2003 Field Sports T-shirt with archery bow and rifle on the breast.
2004 Field Sports T-Shirt
2004 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The 2004 Field Sports T-shirt with archery bow and rifle on the breast.
Videos
Display Details
Videos of the Field Sports activities are posted in this display.
Rifle Range Camp Inspectors check out the Norris Slack Memorial Rifle Range, in use by some campers. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Field Sports Area Directors
Display Details
Here is the listing of known Field Sports area directors for Camp Horseshoe.
Contributed by Karl W. Winsch
1959 Fred Schwartz
1960-1963 Unknown
1964 Dave Rice
1965 William Lykens
1966 Unknown
1967 John Riordan
1968 Steve Daly
1969 Tom Lull
1970 John Rosmussen
1971 Randy Anz
1972 John Voytilla
1973 Dave Swab
1974 Bill Grubb
1975 Bob Broody
1976 Bill Childs
1977 Stu Watson III
1978 Mark Siegle
1979 Richard Ide
1980 Andy Bullock (week 1-4) Mark Siegle (week 5-6) Alan Fegley (week 7)
1981 Dave Woodward
1982 Ted Dinsmore
1983-1985 Kyle Kuhn
1986-1987 Bob Robe
1988 Scott Salvotore
1989 Clarke Green
1990-1991 Bryon Nestorick
1992-1993 George Tzanakis
1994 Eric Kutay
1995 Andrew Diederich
1996 Pat Striggle
1997 Dave Goss
1998 A.J. Zadrozny
1999 Sean Morrison
2000 Jim Birdsall
2001 Andrew Coe
2002-2003 Mike Arles
2004-2005 Matt McLaughlin
2006-2010 Josh Taylor
2011-2012 Jermaine Race
2013 Josh Taylor
2014 Bruce Blackwell
2015-2017 Anthony Blount
2018 Sean Hessler
2019 Marshall Goodman
2021 James Swithers
2022-2023 Stuart Watson III
Archery Area Directors
Display Details
Here is the listing of known Archery area directors for Camp Horseshoe.
