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41-872: The Horseshoe Scout Reservation is divided into two camps: Camp Horseshoe (in Rising Sun, Maryland ), a Boy Scout-only camp, and Camp John H. Ware, III (in Fulton Township , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania ). Before 1985 Camp Ware was known as Camp Jubilee, which was first opened in the 1950s as an Explorer base. The Reservation is a "multi-use" facility and hosts Boy Scout, Cub Scout , Venturing and other programs. In 2004, Camp Ware opened its "Cub Town," allowing barrack-style sleeping accommodations to Cub Scouts, while several " Webelos sites" allowed 4th and 5th graders to sleep on platform tents similar to those found at Camp Horseshoe. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) , Wood Badge and Powder Horn are some of

82-491: A complete Scout uniform. Friday Night Campfire : A special closing campfire is held at "Achgeketum" circle. Named for G. Ernest Heegard 's vigil honor name, the camp's director for 29 years. Achgeketum is the Lenni Lenape word for "teacher". The entire camp assembles at the entrance to Sherwood Forest and follows a switchback trail to the circle. Following camp traditions, all Scouts who are attending Horseshoe for

123-427: A household in the town was $ 41,089, and the median income for a family was $ 48,646. Males had a median income of $ 36,765 versus $ 26,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 17,835. About 9.3% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. First Class Scout (Boy Scouts of America) First Class Scout

164-567: A second tier where Scouts can further develop leadership skills and explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program. For a brief period in Scouting's history, prior to the introduction of Eagle Scout , First Class Scout was the highest rank in the BSA; for several more years, it was the highest rank needed (until Star and Life became mandatory) for Eagle. The number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining

205-578: A week of camp. After Scout leaders are presented their patch and segment, they remain in the circle to present the "Silver Buckle," awarded to one youth member from each troop who, in the opinion of his fellow Scouts, has above all others, demonstrated the finest example of Scout Spirit, the Scout Oath , and the Scout Law in his conduct throughout the week. The Scout selected must be from a troop of at least eight members, been in camp all week, be under

246-943: Is Lenape for teacher. Other buildings at Camp Horseshoe include the Morrison Health Lodge (rebuilt in 2003), the Mahlon Rossiter Visitors Center, which is the Camp's headquarters, the Octoraro Memorial Lodge, which is the Order of the Arrow (OA) lodge for the Chester County Council, Schramm Lodge, McIlvain Lodge, Roberts Lodge (Horseshoe's Nature Lodge during summer camp), and Rothrock lodge. The camp's rifle range

287-448: Is Jason Gallion and the local delegates are Mike Griffith and Teresa Reilly. Rising Sun is a largely conservative town, having voted Republican in every election since 2000. Approximately 60% of the population is registered Republican. Roads are the primary method of travel to and from Rising Sun. The most prominent highway serving Rising Sun directly is U.S. Route 1 , which skims the northwest edge of town. Heading south, US 1 heads across

328-583: Is a rank in the Boy Scouts of America , the rank above Second Class and below Star Scout. It is the highest of the lower four ranks in Scouting, and is the minimum rank that need be attained for entry into the Order of the Arrow . Robert Baden-Powell wanted a First Class Scout to be the complete outdoorsman. Originally, First Class scout was the final and highest rank. Later ranks were originally recognitions of earning merit badges beyond First Class, and not properly ranks. Now these additional ranks form

369-510: Is located at 39°41′58″N 76°3′47″W  /  39.69944°N 76.06306°W  / 39.69944; -76.06306 (39.6994, -76.0630). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km ), of which 1.26 square miles (3.26 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. The current mayor is Travis Marion. The state senator for this area

410-483: Is located near Rothrock lodge, adjacent to the camp road, while the archery range is near the swimming pool, and an original Mason-Dixon stone marker. The site for the "Trailblazer" program is located adjacent to the parking lot and Campcraft. This program is a first-year camper program started by Tom Hillhouse that combines fun activities in every program area of camp with skill development for First Class rank . The Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) course

451-410: Is located near flag-pole hill and the chapel, adjacent to the main camp road, which was built in the late 1970s that replaced a road that was partially destroyed by Hurricane Agnes . Newer additions to the camp facilities include a new Scout shower house, William R. Hess Trading Post (called Trader Bill's), and a renovated Parade Field. Retreat Ceremony : This daily observance has changed little since

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492-433: Is required to drink plenty of water arriving and leaving (even at the pool). Troops staying during summer camp have eight campsites to choose from: Hawkeye, Pathfinder, Deerslayer, Mohican, Jubilee, Leatherstocking, Oswego and Trapper (the largest). The sleeping quarters consist of A-frame "butterfly" tents , with two Scouts or adults per tent. In the off season, the tarps that cover the tents are stored until next year, as are

533-518: Is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in the Scout program for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult and achieve the BSA primary mission of "producing useful citizens". The symbol of this rank combines the symbols of the previous ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, and Second Class. The Scout symbol

574-492: The Conowingo Dam on its way towards Baltimore , while to the north, US 1 enters Pennsylvania on its journey towards Philadelphia . Other highways which pass through Rising Sun include Maryland Route 273 and Maryland Route 274 . Maryland Route 276 passes just outside the town limits. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,781 people, 1,062 households, and 732 families living in the town. The population density

615-507: The rangers staff the Trading Post , offering food and small souvenirs, including T-shirts and other supplies. This is the most popular time at Camp Ware. Many weeks the camp is filled up to full capacity (250 persons, not including staff), and every area of the camp is open for use. This is when Scouts have the opportunity to earn merit badges toward their next rank, and the staff act as instructors and councilors to help them complete

656-530: The Loop of the Octoraro Bend. The sun comes up over Flagpole Hill Where Old Glory flew and is flying proudly still. And we'll march to the call at the end of the day In the Loop of the Octoraro Bend. So let's hoist our packs once again my friend Where the waters flow round the tranquil Horseshoe bend And we'll hike and we'll camp in the old Scout way In the Loop of the Octoraro Bend. He served

697-562: The Mississippi River at the time), the Reynolds Family farmhouse (known as the "White House"), and five "stockade" sites: Sherwood Forest, Boonesboro (named for Daniel Boone ), Kit Carson , Davy Crockett , and Bayard Taylor . Since then, the camp has expanded to include the following sites: Octoraro, Timberline, (Harold) Schramm, (Col. Clifton) Lisle, Dan Beard , (Gilbert) Rothrock, and (Owen J.) Roberts . Five of

738-554: The Pioneer bold. By campfire light old tales retold, In the Loop of the Octoraro Bend. Those early Scouts with their campaign hats, Their pressed wool shirts, their boots and spats. Rekindled the dream that had gone before, In the Loop of the Octoraro Bend. Chorus: They built a camp upon the Mason-Dixon Line Historic land where values shine Old Horseshoe you memory will 'er be mine In

779-428: The age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age in

820-608: The age of eighteen, and never have received the award before. The Friday Night Campfire closes with the staff singing the Horseshoe song. Camp John H. Ware, III is a Boy Scout and Cub Scout summer, winter, and weekend camp located in Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania , on the Horseshoe Scout Reservation. It is organized by Boy Scouts of America . It shares the reservation with Camp Horseshoe, located on

861-441: The bottom of the hills. As the bright sun sets in the azure sky Darkness come as the embers slowly die I'll keep my head and my spirits high As I bid Camp Ware a last goodbye. Chorus As I walk through life with scouting care As I travel the land and the sea and the air I won't forget what I learned at Camp Ware The Scout Laws and Being Prepared. Chorus On Scouting's 50th Anniversary A camp

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902-797: The camp can see stones marking off the Mason-Dixon line . Upon purchasing the property, the members of the council built three buildings: Browning Lodge on the old carriage shed foundation, the Allen Memorial Dining Hall (since expanded), and on the foundation of the old barn, the Kindness Center, a building built with funding from the ASPCA to remind the Scouts not to be cruel to animals. Other original facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool (the largest pool east of

943-534: The camp upon the Mason-Dixon Line, His years as chief numbered twenty nine, Achegektum your lessons will e'er be mine, In the Loop of the Octoraro Bend. We ask ourselves what was our good turn And what have I done and what did I learn And what will I do 'till I return? Chorus Camp Ware, at the bottom of the hills Where values hold and scouts learn skills I'll take what I learned and my duty I'll fulfill At dear Camp Ware at

984-427: The entrance of the tavern depicting the rays of the sun at dawn and the words "The Rising Sun". As the tavern was located along the route between Baltimore and Philadelphia , it became known as a meeting place for business, politics, elections, and other public activities. Local legend states that the tavern was more well known than the surrounding village (Summer Hill) so that by the time the town's first post office

1025-489: The first camp season in 1928 under the leadership of Charles M. "Chief" Heistand. Chester County Council purchased the property from the Reynolds Family, who occupied the land since the late 18th century. At the time, the property was haven for moonshiners operating illegal stills. When officials from the council first visited, it is said that the moonshiners fled the camp, having mistaken their uniforms and campaign hats for those worn by Pennsylvania State Troopers. Visitors to

1066-451: The first season over 80 years ago. Scouts and leaders attend in full uniform. Scouts form as a troop, stand retreat, and pass in review. Leaders stand on the review line with the staff. Troops are judged on their marching skills and uniform appearance with a trophy awarded to the winner each evening. The judges consider if the troop is in step with a full stride, holds its ranks, executes a right column and two right flanks properly, and wears

1107-469: The first time are seated in the seats farthest from the fire while older Scouts enter through the "Skull Gate" and are seated closer to the fire. The center and outer fires are ceremoniously lighted and Order of the Arrow pageant follows. Next, the Camp Director serves as the master of ceremonies awarding the Horseshoe patch and year segment to Scouts in order of the number of years they have attended

1148-518: The leadership training courses held at Camp Ware during the off-season period. A 1988 State Museum of Pennsylvania archeological dig at Buzzard’s Rock at the reservation uncovered pieces of pottery and arrowheads. This confirmed the long-held theory that the rock had been used as a shelter for the Susquehannock tribe of Native Americans. It had likely been used as a temporary shelter and lookout post. The Horseshoe Scout Reservation opened for

1189-499: The metal cots. Winter Camp is usually not used for merit badges so much as bonding trips for troops who attend. Snowball fights are not uncommon in the parade field, and sledding is encouraged on the hill beside the rifle range. Usually troops make use of Macaleer Lodge (affectionately referred to by most as Cubtown, or the Red Roof Inn) during this time, because of its heating system and indoor facilities. The Indian Brave and

1230-469: The other side of the Octoraro River . The camp, formerly known as Camp Jubilee, offers a wide variety of activities for youth to participate in while earning merit badges and advancing in rank. The camp offers its accommodations in all seasons , however it is not staffed throughout the year. The only time when a full complement of staff is present is summer camp. During the winter camping season,

1271-433: The requirements. The pool , while offering merit badges such as Swimming and Lifesaving, also serves as a recreational area for Scouts when they are not working on another merit badge, or during scheduled free swims for each troop. Scouts are encouraged to use the pool often as temperatures can be in excess of 100 °F. However, when it does reach these extreme temperatures, water coolers are set up at each area and everyone

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1312-523: The sites; Octoraro, Timberline, Schramm, Lenni Lenape, and Dan Beard, are tent sites, while Rothrock and Roberts have Adirondack shelters . Lisle, originally a tent site, was converted to a site with large pavilions. There is also Achgheketum Circle, the large ceremonial fire circle at Camp Horseshoe. It derives from the Vigil Honor name Achgheketum, which was bestowed upon Scoutmaster of Willistown Troop 78 and 29-year camp director Ernie Heegard . It

1353-559: The town was 32.5 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,702 people, 681 households, and 456 families living in the town. The population density was 1,826.6 inhabitants per square mile (705.3/km ). There were 716 housing units at an average density of 768.4 per square mile (296.7/km ). The racial makeup of

1394-560: The town was 98.5% White , 0.7% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.1% from other races , and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 681 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who

1435-588: The town's current structure has been built since then. In 1895, a 24-year-old Rising Sun Man, Sailor John A. Kay, enlisted in the Navy. When the Battleship Maine sailed for Havana Harbor in January 1898, Kay was an assistant machinist on this voyage. He and about 268 crew members perished when an explosion ripped through the vessel on February 15, 1898. On Independence Day 1900, a tall, handsome monument

1476-467: Was 2,207.1 inhabitants per square mile (852.2/km ). There were 1,137 housing units at an average density of 902.4 per square mile (348.4/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White , 0.7% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population. There were 1,062 households, of which 42.7% had children under

1517-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06. In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males. The median income for

1558-524: Was built in the land of the free They took all the best, and they called it Jubilee Deep in the hills of the land of the free. Chorus Rising Sun, Maryland Rising Sun is a town in Cecil County , Maryland , United States. The population was 2,781 at the 2010 census . The town which became known as Rising Sun was located in the disputed “Nottingham Lots” along the border between colonial Pennsylvania and Maryland . This area

1599-455: Was claimed by William Penn and settled by Quakers in 1702 over the objection of Maryland . When Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon conducted a survey of the order in the 1760s, Rising Sun was found to be located in Maryland. Around 1720, Henry Reynolds established a stone tavern on Nottingham Lot No. 17 to serve as a stage coach stop. According to local lore, he erected a sign over

1640-881: Was dedicated at the Brookview Cemetery, which sits on a hilltop at the edge of town. In 1916 women voted in the Rising Sun municipal election for the first time. This was four years before the 19th Amendment to the Constitution passed, which provided voting privileges to women across the nation. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places at Rising Sun are: the Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site , East Nottingham Friends Meetinghouse , Joshua Lowe House , Thomas Richards House , and West Nottingham Meetinghouse . Rising Sun

1681-507: Was established around 1815, Rising Sun was chosen as the official name. There is some conjecture that the post office was located in the tavern. When the town was incorporated in 1860, the commissioners had slate sidewalks installed, erected street lamps , and hired a lamplighter who doubled as bailiff and street maintenance man. Six years later the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad began to serve Rising Sun. Most of

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