“Character must be kept bright as well as clean.” –Lord Chesterfield
Exhibit Details
A Scout keeps their body and mind fit and clean. They choose the company of those who live by high standards. They help keep their home and community clean…
It goes without saying that any time spent in the outdoors is going to get messy; the trick is finding ways to uphold this point of the Scout Law.
The Staff and Leader’s Showers had the hot water. On the other side of the wall were the ‘cold’ Camper Showers.
Staying Clean
2016 – Contributed by Anonymous
The two basin method for washing dishes on a camping trip is shown here as Mark Dulik prepares another cooking method.
Cleaning Up
1985 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Eric Swanson (middle, facing camera) helps clean up after the luau.
Clean Sign
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Clean sign is the eleventh Scout Law sign visitors will see upon entering Camp Horseshoe.
Lenni-Lenape Campsite
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The latrine area of the Lenni-Lenape campsite.
Cleaning Up
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Mike Steinberger (standing) and John McCabe clean the floors of the Octoraro Memorial Lodge Building during the 2016 LLD.
Cleaning the Fridge
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The participants of the 2021 LLD at the OA Lodge had to do some serious cleaning first, like completely removing mold growth from this refrigerator.
Campsite Latrine
1965 – Contributed by Anonymous
A campsite latrine in 1965.
Campsite Latrine and Wash House
Contributed by Anonymous
This is one of the campsite’s latrine and wash houses, taken most likely in the 1960s.
Videos
Dining Hall Cleanup Andrew Rettew starts cleaning up after dinner, one of the roles of waiter / KP duty at Camp Horseshoe. 1995 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIINeedle Blowing Tom Murphy cleans off the pine needles on the roof of the Goodman Pavilion at the 2022 June Service Weekend. 2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
