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Aloha Peter de Moya

  Peter de Moya spent 27 summers involved with Takodah’s Mini Camp. In our programs. Peter was known best for his work at the Archery Range, where he was known as “Friar Tuck.” His enthusiasm for archery was infectious, and he taught hundreds of Takodah campers to aim straight and true – both with their […]

Two Sites Dedicated Tuesday July 9th

20 Alumni and Board Members gathered at Camp Takodah on July 9th to witness the dedication of the Putnam Family Performing Arts Center and the Stephen Krause Tennis Courts.  The Putnam Family has a 6 generation association with Camp Takodah.  Mr. F.A. Putnam first became associated with Camp Takodah in 1918.  His Son, Claude Putnam […]

Program Development: First Six Decades (1914-1970’s)

The Original Mission/Purpose of the Cheshire County Y.M.C.A. (12-8-1913) was: “To advance and promote moral and religious education and instruction among boys and young men of Cheshire County, NH through programs and the concept of the Young Men’s Christian Association.”  Providing similar programs for the Cheshire County Communities as the Keene Y provided for the […]

Camp Takodah Off-Season Renovations 2013

It has been a busy autumn, winter, and spring full of renovations to prepare Camp Takodah for a successful Summer 2013.  Lets take a visual tour of how the other 9 months of Camp Takodah played out. In November Hurricane Sandy came through and blew and blew, and blew our house down.  Well not really, […]