The 107th summer at YMCA Camp Takodah was quite a success! Though we endured more rainy days than we would like to admit, had an unusual amount of turtles hatching at camp, and sustained a brief closure of the lake, the staff and campers had a memorable summer. From Opening Campfire to CT Cremony and […]
Tucked away in the corner of his suitcase was a little transparent plastic container with a solid black top. It was mixed in among all the things a leader needs at camp. It wasn’t obvious or always in sight, but when he brought it out, it suddenly took on a tremendous amount of meaning. It […]
Dear Friend of Takodah, “Takodah was life-changing for Sophia this year,” said Jen (Sophia’s mom). “She was glowing when we picked her up. We have not seen her this happy and exuberant in two years.” Takodah has been Sophia’s “home away from home” for several years. Jen has always loved the rides home from camp […]
As many of you know, working at Camp Takodah is one of the most life-impacting jobs in the world! Not only do staff make a difference in kids’ lives, but they also develop critical personal and professional skills that will be assets in their future careers. Skills such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, taking initiative, conflict […]
