Blog Archives

Honoring William R. “Bill” Jarvis, CT 17 (1968-2022)

We all have one of those leaders who made a lasting difference in our lives at Takodah. They’re usually larger than life. They could lead like no one else could lead, sing like no one else could sing, smile like no smile you had ever seen before, and give you one of those hugs you […]

Talking to Campers About a Summer Without Takodah

By now you’ve heard that Camp Takodah is closed for the 2020 summer camp season. We have every confidence that we made the decision that was right for our community, yet we’re all very, very sad about the reality of a summer without Takodah — and we know our campers are too. COVID-19 has had […]

Welcome Our New Board Members

The Takodah YMCA is excited to announce the appointment of five new members to our Board of Directors! Please join us in welcoming Jen, Laurel, Marsella, Kathy, and Marissa — all of whom have deep connections to our programs and long-standing support for our mission: Jen Merrill-Hunt is a Business Integration Manager for Hanover Insurance […]

Change Your Facebook Settings

Facebook has announced that it’s changing its newsfeed algorithm to prioritize your friends/family over organizations. Truth is, that’s pretty awesome! But it means losing touch with the organizations you love most, like Camp Takodah! Can you imagine life without awesome news, videos, and photos from camp!? Luckily, there’s a quick fix to make sure you still […]