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Sacred Places

Sacred Space Love By Lava Mueller Here is a story about Camp Takodah and the power of love. So I’m seventeen years old, just graduated from high school, and getting ready for a big transition from small-town Maine to big-city Boston when college starts in the fall. This is my first summer at this beautiful, […]

Donor Profile: A (fantasy) Football Star

One long time Takodian found a way to combine his love of sports with his dedication to camp. Dr. Nicholas Theberge, CT 12, or “Berg” as he is known at Camp, is a fantasy football star. He doesn’t just play the game; he wins the season. Berg’s connections to the Takodah YMCA go way back. […]

100 Years Ago: Two small boats and the start of something big

Boating has always been a core element of the Takodah experience. These days, we have boats of all shapes and sizes from the smallest kayak to the biggest canoe. Even before we came to settle in the woods of Richmond, boats were enjoyed by campers and staff alike. Camp Primitive, the precursor to Camp Takodah, […]

Staff Referral Program

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 […]