In the 73 years since Memorial Lodge was dedicated, it has been a place of celebration and joy. From classes to Candlelight and from wicker armchairs to rustic weddings, “Mem” is one of the first places people think of when they think about Camp. In all those years, however, the story of the twelve Takodians […]
In March of 1919, one of the most important decisions ever made at our YMCA took place during a Sunday evening Board of Directors meeting in Keene. Before we can cover that historic vote, we need to understand the context of what was happening at that time. In the previous year, Daniel E. Lorentz, the […]
Dear Takodians, I’ve always considered Camp Takodah an integral building block in who I am today. Starting in 1983, Camp taught me to connect with others, appreciate the world around me, and live my life with unique character as I work to “do a little good each day.” I am proud to be a Takodian, […]
In the Report of the County Secretary, dated September 14, 1918, Daniel Lorentz said that they had “26 boys and 5 leaders that were enrolled in the summer camp,” which was nearly on par with the 1916 season (a majority of 1917 and 1918 had been focused on raising funds for the YMCA’s War Work […]
