What was the Camp Longhorn blob originally used for?
One of the campers’ favorite activities is being catapulted into the lake by The-Blob, which is a water toy invented by Tex Robertson himself. He originally used an inflated Army Surplus fuel bladder.
What are the water fountains called at Camp Longhorn?
Indian Springs
Indian Springs | Camp Longhorn.
Who was the first doctor at Camp Longhorn?
In 1950 the girls camp was added, Indian Springs (formerly known as Ranch Branch) was added in 1975 and most recently C3 in 2016. The original founders of camp along with PAT and TEX were BOB TARLTON, BOB HUDSON, FRANK (ZARK) WITHERS and DR. JOE SHEPHERD (our camp DR. for many, many years).
Did Camp Longhorn invent the Frisbee?
We call it “Sa-Lo” Camp Longhorn became a place of invention. It was where Tex invented Frisbee games, as recognized in The Complete Book of Frisbie, though at Camp Longhorn it’s called throwing a “sa-lo.” The 1960s also saw the addition of the most popular activity at Camp Longhorn today: the Blob.
What is the Camp Longhorn mascot name?
Charlie
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Who started Camp Longhorn?
Tex and Pat Robertson
In 1939, Tex and Pat Robertson created Camp Longhorn on Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country. The first summer they had one paid camper (plus one volunteer camper) – a long way from the thousands of campers who attend Camp Longhorn today.
Who invented the blob?
Tex Robertson
| Julian “Tex” Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Robertson in 1935 | |
| Born | April 23, 1909 Sweetwater, Texas |
| Died | August 27, 2007 (aged 98) Burnet, Texas |
| Resting place | 30.739785°N 98.384538°WCoordinates:30.739785°N 98.384538°W |
Did Tex Robertson invent the Frisbee?
Julian “Tex” Robertson (April 23, 1909 – August 27, 2007) was an American swimmer and water polo player and a swimming coach for the University of Texas. He invented a flying disk game similar to the Frisbee as well as flipturn….Tex Robertson.
| Julian “Tex” Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Children | Bill Robertson |