Blog Archives

Letter from the President – Takodah of the Future

Working to ensure Takodah continues to provide the best experiences possible to our campers, we are excited to announce the construction of a NEW twins (bathhouse) for the Crowninshield Division (formerly Monadnock Division). Built in the same location as the previous twins, the Crownie Twins will closely resemble the new Kingfisher twins, which campers, parents, and […]

Letter from the ED – Coronavirus Update

To everyone in our Takodah YMCA family, we are thinking of you in these uncertain times. I wanted to reach out and let you know we’re here for you, and we are grateful to stay connected through technology. Right now, children all over the world are staying home, and giving up what every child deserves: […]

Takodah March Gladness

We invite Takodah Alums to join in the spirit of “Friendly to All” during Takodah’s March Gladness. March Gladness is all about giving thanks for the camp that “marks ever the place we can take for our home” — and giving the gift of Takodah to others in our lives. For this month only, you […]

100 Years Ago: Building upon the basics

After our first successful camping season at the Richmond site the year before, a flurry of activity started to take place in the Spring of 1920. Several key decisions had to be made in order to prepare for the “bigger and better” summer ahead. Over the course of March and April that year, the Board […]