Camp Horseshoe

08/19/2026

As we prepare to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Camp Horseshoe in 2027, we’re inviting youth Scouts to help leave their mark on this historic milestone!

The deadline for our 100th Anniversary Logo Design Competition has been extended to October 15, 2026! Competition details can be found at the bottom of our webpage: https://cccscouting.org/camping/scouts-bsa/camp-horseshoe/

The winning Scout will receive a $100 gift card to Trader Bill’s Trading Post, and their unit will receive complimentary ice cream during the 2027 summer season!

🔗 Submit a Design: https://forms.gle/kYjTRGXcSb2AzN4o9

Help us celebrate 100 years in the Loop of the Octoraro Bend by creating a design worthy of Camp Horseshoe’s centennial!

08/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Heart of the Staff Award Recipient!
The Heart of the Staff Award (Previously Staff Silver Buckle) is awarded to a Senior Staff Member (18+) that brings the spirit, energy and and Heart of Camp Horseshoe in everything they do! This Award is only available for Non-Directors. Our Assistant Camp Director, Nathan Motel was proud to award this year's recipient, which is:
Sean McLaughlin from RATA!

Congratulations Sean!

08/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Volunteer of the Year!
The Volunteer of the Year Award (Formerly Man of the Year Award) is awarded to an Adult who has made a significant impact as a Volunteer during the Summer Season. Our Camp Ranger, Mitch Miller was proud to Honor this year's recipient, which was:
Rick Crompton

Congratulations Rick!

08/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Staff Member of the Year!
The J. B. Rettew Staff Member of the Year Award is awarded to a Youth Staff Member (15-17) that best represents the Spirits, Values and Tradition of Camp Horseshoe. Our Program Director, Hannah Lamb and Camp Director, Ethan Bilson were proud to honor this years recipient, which was:
Theo T. from the Trailblazers Department!

Congratulations Theo!

08/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 CITs of the Year!
The CIT of the Year Award is awarded to two Scouts within the Counselor-In-Training Program (14-15) that went above and beyond their responsibilities, making an impact on Camp Horseshoe during their First Year. Our Commissioner, Lucas Kroon was proud to honor this years recipients, which were:
Ryan T.
Sean T. (Not Pictured)

Congratulations Ryan and Sean!

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

...It's here!

A few weeks ago, Week 6 at Camp Horseshoe took place, wrapping up our Final Week of Program at Camp Horseshoe for 2026!
Scouts Marched, Climbed, Ran, Hurdled and much more!

Thank you to all who joined us, and we're excited to see you next year!

Additional Photos can be found on Facebook.

08/09/2026

We welcome all youth Scout submissions for our 100th Anniversary merchandise design contest!

Be a part of history! Design an emblem for the Camp Horseshoe 100th Anniversary and yours might be chosen to be made into a sticker and/or patch!

For contest guidelines and the submission form, head over to the Camp Horseshoe page and scroll to the bottom:

https://cccscouting.org/camping/scouts-bsa/camp-horseshoe/

07/29/2026

Week 5 is Merry!

We held another successful week of Program at Camp Horseshoe! Week 5 holds Christmas in July, a Camp Horseshoe Classic Holiday! Our Troops participated in the Odyssey, Nightmare before Christmas, Deep Fry Night, and so much more! Lifelong memories were made!

Thanks for another great week at HSR!