Camp Barstow patches

Camp patches are more than pieces of cloth.  They are tangible mementos of life shaping experiences.  For decades, Scouts have collected, swapped, and coveted these colorful objects.  Below, we have attempted to list every patch created for the Camp Barstow summer camp program, plus many of the other related Camp Barstow patches.  Many people have contributed to this information, including Tripp Clark, Brad Hutto, Vance Lackey, David Lund, William McCormick, Greg McDaniel, Jason Shull, and Jason Spangler.  While we have made every effort to be complete and accurate, some of this info is based on memory.  If you have information about items missing or identified incorrectly, or incompletely, please notify trippclark “at” gmail.com.

Scope: It was difficult to draw a line as to the Scope of the patches to include on this list. This listing is NOT every patch for every event at Camp Barstow. Rather, I am limiting this to summer camp patches, including Cub Scout Resident Camp or any other long term resident camp. Also listed are those patches that are general Camp Barstow patches and not event specific and Camp Barstow patches that designate service centric activities in support of the general camp or summer camp (i.e. Barstow Bears, Beaver Chip, etc.)

Click HERE to download a PDF checklist (Revised 8/15/2021) of all of the patches listed on this page.

Pre-Camp Barstow Summer Camps

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	1926	Summer camp for Columbia Council held at Camp Jocassee in 1926. Emblems were awarded to Scouts meeting stated requirements. Designed by J. Ellis Crapps. A total of 48 emblems were awarded. Emblem is a metal pin, not a patch, and appears to be hand made. It is about the size of a dime.
	1928	Summer Camp for Columbia Council held at Rocky Bottom. This is considered part of a local summer camp collection, but actually pre-dates Camp Barstow which was not opened until 1930. This is the earliest known summer camp patch to exist for our council. A total of at least 50 emblems were awarded.

Camp Barstow, Fort Jackson (1930 – 1940)

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	1930	This is the first Camp Barstow patch. A total of 46 emblems were awarded. Two of which went to Mr. and Mrs. Barstow.
	1931	A total of 32 emblems were awarded, one of which went to Paul Siple, an American Antarctic explorer and geographer who took part in six Antarctic expeditions, including the two Byrd expeditions of 1928-1930 and 1933-1935, representing the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout.
	1932	This was a generic design and used by at least one other camp without the, “CB.” A total of 33 emblems were awarded.
	1933
	1934	A total of 48 emblems were awarded.
	1935	A total of 52 emblems were awarded.
	1936
	1937
	1938	This undated patch is believed to be from 1938. Summer camp was canceled in 1939 because of widespread polio in the Columbia area. It is also plausible that this is a "blank" and that these were produced upfront, with the years stitched in annually as needed.
	1940

Camp Barstow, Burnt Gin (1941)

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	1941	Called "Camp Barstow," this summer camp season was actually held at then Burnt Gin State Park (now Camp Burnt Gin) in Wedgefield, SC. The original Camp Barstow on Ft. Jackson had been sold to the government for expansion of the military base. The new site in Gaston would not open until 1942.

Camp Barstow, Gaston (1942 – 1995)

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	1942 - 43	This was the first Camp Barstow patch for the Gaston location of Camp Barstow. The patch was created with "194" printed across the top and a "2" or "3" was typed on the patch to indicate 1942 or 1943. This is the only difference between the issues. A total of 61 emblems were awarded in 1942. It is unknown how many were awarded in 1943.
	1944	A total of 90 emblems were awarded. This variation of the, “Barstow Camp” arrowhead is very likely made by the same company as the 1946-1947 Barstow emblem. This is evident by the details in the Indian head as well as the no twill backing.
	1945	A total of 150 emblems were awarded. It is unclear when this variation of the, “Barstow Camp” arrowhead was ordered. This patch was made by a different company which is obvious by the details of the Indian head as well as having a coarse twill.
	1946 - 47
	Several years	This is the first known Camp Barstow patch designating Camp Staff. Exact years used are unknown. It was used several years from the late 1940’s until the 60's. Two variations of backing exist.
	1948 - 1952
	1950	First Week Scout Camper; note: only one report of this patch, but it appears credible
	1953 - 1957	Cut edge F-dock.
	1958
	1959	There are two variations of this patch. One has bold text and one has fine text. The one pictured is bold text.
	1960
	1961	Rough twill F-dock
	1962 - 1965	Medium twill F-dock
	1966 - 1967	Design copied from Ten-mile River Scout Camp, NY
	1968 - 1969
	1970 - 1971	The “50” is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Council being first designated as a first class council in 1920
	1972 - 1974	Fine twill F-dock
	1975	Blue border, plastic back; former design brought back by Chuck Bowen. No special designation in border colors. They used blue in the early part of the season, and switched to red later in the summer.
	1975	Red border, gauze back
	1976	Designed by Chuck Bowen. Design features “The Mayflower” which appeared in the American Heritage Pageant presented for families each week at summer camp
	1977
	1978
	1979 - 1984	First year camper
	1979 - 1984	Second year camper
	1979 - 1984	Third year camper
	1979 - 1984	Fourth year camper, patch is twill background
	1979 - 1984	Fifth year camper, patch is fully embroidered
	1985	Diamond Jubilee, 75th anniversary of BSA, designed by Tripp Clark
	1985	Staff patch, designed to be worn on the sleeve as a position patch. Designed by Tripp Clark
	1986	Designed by Tripp Clark based on the 1985 Diamond Jubilee IWC CSP which was designed by Berg Simpson.
	1986	Staff
	1987 - 1989	First year camper; designed by Berg Simpson
	1987 - 1989	Second year camper; designed by Berg Simpson
	1987 - 1989	Third year camper; designed by Berg Simpson
	1987 - 1989	Fourth year camper; designed by Berg Simpson
	1990	Designed by Don Cantrell
	1991	Designed by Don Cantrell
	1992	Designed by Tripp Clark based on 1942 patch; 50th anniversary of Gaston location
	1993
	1994
	1995	Red, Boy Scout
	1995	Blue, Cub Scout Resident Camp
	1995	Commemorative reproduction of the 1942 patch produced for the final summer at Gaston

Camp Barstow, Lake Murray (1996 – present)

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	1996	Boy Scout resident camp trading post patch; designed by Tripp Clark
	1996	Attendance patch; designed by Tripp Clark
	1996	Staff, no loop; designed by Tripp Clark
	1996	Staff with loop; designed by Tripp Clark
	1996	Cub Scout Resident Camp; designed by Tripp Clark
	1997	Designed by Tripp Clark
	1997	Staff, no loop. Designed by Tripp Clark
	1997	Staff with loop. Designed by Tripp Clark
	1997	Cub Scout Resident Camp; designed by Tripp Clark
	1998	Designed by Vance Lackey.
	1998	Staff Designed by Vance Lackey.
	1999	Designed by Vance Lackey.
	1999	Staff Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2000	Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2000	Staff Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2001	Designed by Vance Lackey. Patch was designed by a picture of John Woodington skiing on Lake Murray.
	2001	Staff. Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2002	Camper (black border) Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2002	Trading post (white border) Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2002	Staff (gold mylar eagle and compass points) Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2003	No summer camp held at Camp Barstow this year because of the lowering of Lake Murray for repairs to the Lake Murray Dam. This patch was made, designed by Tripp Clark and modeled after the 1931 Camp Barstow patch, and was available to any Scout in Indian Waters Council who attended a BSA summer camp program that summer. The purposes were to promote that Scouts attend summer camp, and to keep Camp Barstow on their minds.
	2004	No summer camp held at Camp Barstow this year because of the lowering of Lake Murray for repairs to the Lake Murray Dam. This patch was made, designed by Tripp Clark and modeled after the 1934 Camp Barstow patch, and was available to any Scout in Indian Waters Council who attended a BSA summer camp program that summer. The purposes were to promote that Scouts attend summer camp, and to keep Camp Barstow on their minds.
	2005
	2005	Staff
	2006
	2006	Staff
	2006	Cub Resident Camp
	2006	Cub Resident Camp Staff
	2007	Camper, dark blue border
	2007	Trading post, green border
	2007	Staff, dark blue border with “STAFF”
	2007	Cub Resident Camp Patch
	2008
	2008
	2008	Staff
	2008	Cub Scout Resident Camp
	2008	Cub Scout Resident Camp Staff
	2009	Camper Patch
	2009	Cub Resident Camp Patch
	2009	Staff patch
	2009	Leader patch
	2009	Cub Resident Camp Patch
	2010	Camper patch
	2010	Staff patch
	2010	Leader patch
	2010	Part of IWC 100th BSA anniversary set. This patch was earned by attending an event at Camp Barstow.
	2010	Part of IWC 100th BSA anniversary set. This patch was earned by participating in Barstow summer camp.
	2010	Part of IWC 100th BSA anniversary set. This patch was earned by attending summer camp (including Barstow or another BSA summer resident camp).
	2010	High Adventure, designed by William McCormick
	2011	High Adventure
	2011
	2011	Leader patch
	2011	Staff patch
	2011	Cub Resident Camp Patch
	2011	Webelos Camp Patch (item added March 2023)
	2012	Trading post patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2012	Camper patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2012	Leader patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2012	Staff patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2013	Trading post patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2013	Camper patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2013	Leader patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2013	Staff patch; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2013	Cub Scout Resident Camp
	2014	Camper; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2014	Staff; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2014	Leader; designed by Greg McDaniel
	2015	Designed by Tripp Clark
	2015	Leader patch. Designed by Tripp Clark
	2015	Staff patch. Designed by Tripp Clark
	2016	Designed by Dewayne Corbitt and Wade Tosh. The patch was designed to incorporate many elements of earlier camp patch designs.
	2016	Leader patch - Designed by Dewayne Corbitt and Wade Tosh. The patch was designed to incorporate many elements of earlier camp patch designs.
	2016	Staff patch - Designed by Dewayne Corbitt and Wade Tosh. The patch was designed to incorporate many elements of earlier camp patch designs.
	2017	Camper patch - Designed by David Lund
	2017	Leader patch - Designed by David Lund
	2017	Staff patch - Designed by David Lund. Many of those produced were stolen from the camp office so actual distribution to staff was limited.
	2018	Leader patch- Designed by SuSu McDuffie
	2018	Camper- Designed by SuSu McDuffie
	2018	Staff- Designed by SuSu McDuffie
	2018	Cub Resident Camp Patch
	2019	Camp Barstow “brand” patch, inspired by the patches from 1930 & 1931. Design is by Jason Spangler. This is intended to be a multi-year patch. Ribbons are attached to the patch representing program features or merit badge bundles participated in by the Scout.
	2019	Leader patch - Design by Jason Spangler to celebrate the diverse staff from four different councils in South Carolina. The totem pole is reminiscent of the Dixie Fellowship poles on the parade field and include the lodge totems from all four councils working on staff. The small boat is a pontoon boat which was new to camp that summer at a significant investment from the council.
	2019	Staff- Design by Jason Spangler to celebrate the diverse staff from four different councils in South Carolina. The totem pole is reminiscent of the Dixie Fellowship poles on the parade field and include the lodge totems from all four councils working on staff. The small boat is a pontoon boat which was new to camp that summer at a significant investment from the council.
	2019	Camper- Design by Jason Spangler to celebrate the diverse staff from four different councils in South Carolina. The totem pole is reminiscent of the Dixie Fellowship poles on the parade field and include the lodge totems from all four councils working on staff. The small boat is a pontoon boat which was new to camp that summer at a significant investment from the council.
	2019	Cub Resident Camp Patch
	2020	Summer camp canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19. Anniversary set (4 patches that together form an arrowhead) issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Camp Barstow and the 25th anniversary of the Lake Murray location. There were 110 of the red border sets produced. They were introduced before the summer camp cancellation and sold by pre-order. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek.
	2020	Summer camp canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19. Anniversary set (4 patches that together form an arrowhead) issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Camp Barstow and the 25th anniversary of the Lake Murray location. There were 90 of the silver border sets produced. They were introduced before the summer camp cancellation and sold by pre-order. Each silver border set included a certificate of authenticity. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek.
	2020	Summer camp canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19. Anniversary set (4 patches that together form an arrowhead) issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Camp Barstow and the 25th anniversary of the Lake Murray location. The yellow border version was created for those Scouts and Scouters who were to serve on the 2020 Camp Barstow Staff and was presented to them at the 2020 Open House to kickoff the re-opening of camp in October 2020. There were 100 of the staff yellow border sets produced. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek.
	2021	Camper, brown border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. 800 made.
	2021	Leader, green border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. 300 made.
	2021	Staff, purple border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. 200 made.
	2022	Camper, green border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made ????
	2022	Leader, yellow border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made ????
	2022	Staff, blue border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made ????
	2022	"passport patch" intended as a program and patch to be used multiple years but initiated in 2022, campers must complete a designated number of participation activities specified in a printed passport booklet and earn this patch upon completion. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek.
	2022	Staff position patch. Intended to be worn on the uniform of staff members at the shoulder sleeve position or office patch location below the council strip. Designed by Scott Hagler.
	2023	Camper, teal border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 900.
	2023	Leader, yellow border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 300.
	2023	Staff, orange border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 300
	2023	Camp volunteer, light blue border. Designed by Jason Spangler and Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 300
	2023	Barstow Aquatic Base at Dreher Island (High Adventure / Older Scouts program), 100 made. Designer ???
	2023	Royal Order of the Bull Moose. 300 made. Designer - Matthew Delk.
	2024	Camper, navy blue border. Designed by Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 900.
	2024	Leader, burgundy border. Designed by Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 300.
	2024	Staff, yellow border. Designed by Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 300.
	2024	Camp volunteer, bright green border. Designed by Todd Knaperek. Quantity made 300.

Camp Barstow – Segments, Rockers, Awards, Special Issues

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	Years on patches	Year segments used multiple years. These were commonly used many places, so often year segments found may not be from Camp Barstow.
	1977 - 1978 See note	Honor Camper and Honor Troop were used 1969 - 1976 also; others were added for 1977 and 1978; possibly earlier
	1983	Early bird - two variations exist (both pictured); designed by Bob Newberry
	1984	Early bird; designed by Bob Newberry
	1986	Pathfinder
	1988
	1989
	1990 - 1991	Eagle Feather Award. Troops at camp these summers would seek to earn the “Eagle Feather Award.” The award had a number of criteria including uniform wear, service project, campsite inspection, etc. In addition to the patch, each troop received a feather to hand from their troop flagpole.
	1995-1996	This leather patch was for service given at the then new camp. Scouts and Scouters could earn beads, which were attached below the leather patch, for hours of service to the camp.
	1997
	1996	Scoutmaster merit badge
	1997	Scoutmaster merit badge
	Likely 1998 or 1999?	Scoutmaster merit badge. Designed by Vance Lackey.
	???	Scoutmaster merit badge. Designed by Vance Lackey.
	???	Scoutmaster merit badge. Designed by Vance Lackey.
	2006	Scoutmasters Merit Badge, note this patch is not an exclusive custom item for Barstow. It was made by a dealer as a spoof patch. Some were purchased and used as the Scoutmaster Merit Badge for the summer.
	2007	Scoutmaster merit badge
	2008? - 2015?	High Adventure, Designed by Stan Haines (his initials are in the sun “SH”).
	2016	Camp promotion patch put together to be issued at the camp kickoff meeting in October
	2014	Gimmick patch sold in the trading post
	2014	Originally the program was to be a stand alone week of JROTC, Venturing, older Scouts, etc. focused on shooting sports. Attendance never took off and the event was not held but patches had been ordered. They were given as weekly awards to the “Top Shot” as deemed by the shooting sports staff for several summers.
	2005	Camp Barstow Staff Reunion; designed by Tripp Clark
	2010	Camp Barstow Staff Reunion; designed by Tripp Clark. Design features image of W.S. Barstow, benefactor of Camp Barstow.
	2015	Camp Barstow Staff Reunion; designed by Tripp Clark
	??	Barstow Bears, white border
	2005-2006	Barstow Bears, not dated
	2005-2006	Barstow Bears, the pint patches were designed for the ladies that helped on "Bear Days" to prepare the camp for Dixie Fellowship 2005. Later, the men who helped with the Bear Days could purchase the few extras at $20 each.
	2007	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2007"
	2008	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2008"
	2009	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2009"
	2010	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2010"
	2011	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2011"
	2011	Barstow Bears, white ghost. January 15, 2011. It snowed on the Barstow Bear Work Day. Two people showed up to work and both received "snow patches."
	2012	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2012"
	2013	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2013"
	2014	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2014"
	2015	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2015"
	2016	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2016"
	2016	Barstow Bears, brown border & tan ghost "2016" - Presented to 4 Scouters for building all the new latrine doors for camp.
	2017	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2017"
	2018	Barstow Bears, red border, ghosted "2018"
	2019	Barstow Bears, brown border
	2017 - 2019	Centerpiece Chief’s bonnett; CSP’s arrange to create feathers - Designed by David Lund As of January 2020, the Chief’s bonnett and some CSP’s are still available. Some program CSP’s have now sold out and have not been reordered. The Barstowree CSP and the Staff CSP have remained in active use.
	2017 - 2019	COPE and Climbing, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 only	Trailblazers, 50 made - Designed by David Lund This is the hardest CSP for collectors to find along as it was only used in 2017.
	2017 - 2019	Boating, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2019	Scoutcraft, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2018	50-miler Trek afoot,afloat, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2018	Sailing Adventure, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2019	Handicraft, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2018	Fishing Adventure, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2018	50-mile war canoe trek, 100 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2019	Pathfinders, 200 made - Designed by David Lund
	2018 only	25-miler trek afoot, afloat, 50 made - Designed by David Lund.
	2017 -	Barstowree champion, 150 made to date - Designed by David Lund. This patch is restricted to winners of the Barstowree. The goal was to create a special CSP much like the Masters’ Green Jacket. You have to earn this one. Still in active use through 2019. Decision pending on 2020.
	2017 -	Staff, 250 made - Designed by David Lund Still in active use through 2019. Decision pending on 2020.
	2017 - 2019	Shooting Sports, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2017 - 2019	Ecology, 150 made - Designed by David Lund
	2019 -	“Ribbons” that attached under the Camp Barstow brand patch. Ribbons are representative of merit badge bundles or program features: Ranger, Marksman, Emergency Corps, Readyman, Explorer, Lifesaver, Outdoorsman, Ropes, Voyager, Barstowree, Bull Moose Hike, Power Squadron, STEM, Skipper, Frontiersman, Ecology Tour, Angler, Pathfinders
	2021	Barstow Bears, black border
	2021	Camp Barstow Staff Reunion; designed by Justin Ferrick. 200 made.

Camp Brownlee, 1949 – 1970

Image	Year(s)	Notes
	??	Believed to be the earliest Camp Brownlee patch
	??
	??
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	?? - 1970	Believed to be the last Camp Brownlee Patch