The name of the camp derives from the Octoraro Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, that makes a meandering four-mile horseshoe through the property.

[2] A 1988 State Museum of Pennsylvania archeological dig at the reservation's Buzzard's Rock uncovered pieces of pottery and arrowheads.

When officials from the council first visited, accounts suggest that the moonshiners fled the camp having mistaken their uniforms and campaign hats for those worn by Pennsylvania State Troopers.

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 a complete Scout uniform.

[7] 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.

[8] Five "stockade" campsites were the first to be built- 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, Schramm, (Col. Clifton) Lisle, Dan Beard, Rothrock, and Roberts.

Newer additions to the camp facilities include a second shower house, William R. Hess Trading Post (called Trader Bill's), and a renovated Parade Field where the retreat ceremony is held.

Units staying during summer camp have eight campsites to choose from: Hawkeye, Pathfinder, Deerslayer, Mohican, Jubilee, Leatherstocking, Oswego and Trapper.

Chorus: They built a camp upon the Mason-Dixon Line Historic land where values shine Old Horseshoe you memory will 'er be mine In the Loop of the Octoraro Bend.

He served 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.

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.