I’ve always resonated with the idea that it “takes a village”. Maybe it comes from growing up in a small town, where being a neighbor wasn’t just a label but something you lived. For me, it looked like friends dropping by unannounced to share a meal, a plow driver clearing your driveway just because they […]
If you’re anything like me, February is the month when my screen time quietly creeps to its highest point. I could blame the frigid temperatures (especially this year), the icy sidewalks, or the fact that Howie (our beloved camp dog), doesn’t even want to go outside for walks when it’s this cold out. Whatever the […]
The 109th summer at YMCA Camp Takodah was one to remember. Despite record temperatures, our campers truly embodied resiliency. We beat the heat together by hydrating, plunging into the cool water of Cass Pond, running through sprinklers, drinking plenty of water, and enjoying the shade. This summer, 1,268 campers spent their summer in the woods […]
