“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” This quote by Vincent Van Gogh perfectly captures our facility improvement efforts at Camp Takodah this year. Our property and program teams focused on a series of purposeful improvements—both big and small—to show caregivers, alumni, and our community that […]
For most people, summer camp only exists for a few short months each year. Campers, families, and staff spend all year looking forward to it, and when August ends, most folks head home—aside from those who return for reunions or off-season retreats. But the truth is, running a place like Camp Takodah is a year-round […]
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 […]
