“When the mind has once formed the habit of holding cheerful, happy, prosperous pictures, it will not be easy to form the opposite habit.” –Orison Swett Marden
Exhibit Details
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. They cheerfully do tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy…
Not even a rainy day should dampen the uplifting mood of a day at HSR, for the people and the sights are some of the brightest of all.
The 2007 Horseshoe camp staff practices their signature tune “Horseshoe Rhapsody” prior to the campfire.
The Pudding Song at Camp Horseshoe Lunch
2000 – Contributed by Mike Arles
The timeless “messy” classic, as performed by Campcraft staffers Dave Whalen and Andrew Barclay.
Kitchen Staffers
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jimmy Metzger (left) and Jesse Daumbach, kitchen staff.
Preparing Before the Campfire
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Aquatics staff gets loose before performing their pirate-themed sketch at the Sunday night campfire.
Chorus Line
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Once the Cat Came Back finale hits, everyone lines us for a chorus line. So far, no one has gotten seriously injured from this.
Camp Jubilee Staff
1984 – Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger
Getting ready for the campfire: Brett Barraclough, Jay Gregg, and Mark Mackowiak.
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.
Cheerful Pirate
2011 – Contributed by Christian Wells
This cheerful Camp Ware staffer moonlights as a pirate!
Ma Chine
Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Jim Goudie
poses as “Ma Chine” during a Rube Goldberg event on the Camp Horseshoe parade field.
Thanks to Bill Grubb for identifying the photo.
Cheerful Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Cheeful sign is the eighth Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Videos
Lily the Pink A camp favorite, Lily the Pink tells the tale of a curious concoction used to treat all manner of ailments. Strangely, its actual application has never been seen in the Health Lodge. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIISunday Lunch The Super Bowl of Camping Program – the Camp Horseshoe Sunday Lunch! Awards, songs and a culmination of a high-energy week ushered in by a feast. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIBoom Chicka Boom The NYLT participants have some fun singing an old camp favorite – Boom Chicka Boom! 2015 – Contributed by AnonymousStaff Cheer Camp Horseshoe staff yell their signature cheer during the 24th Annual HSRAA Reunion. 2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
