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Tak Talk Blog- Camp Takajo – July 1, 2018

By July 1, 2018 January 4th, 2019 Tak Talk
Camp Takajo Senior Baseball 2018

There is something special about Sundays at Camp Takajo. The sound of reveille is not heard until 8:30 in the morning, giving our campers and staff an extra hour of sleep. Campers have the opportunity to go into the dining hall in pajamas and bathrobes for a buffet breakfast that includes their favorite, Dunkin’ Donuts.

Camp Takajo Senior Baseball 2018Campers can sit anywhere they want in the dining hall and always feel welcome to pull up a chair next to some of our oldest boys or their favorite counselors. We ease our way into the day by having our first official lineup at 9:45 AM, at which time the boys are given the opportunity to select any activity that Takajo offers for the remainder of the morning. Lazy Man’s Morning is the perfect chance for our boys to specialize in the activity of their choice.

Every sailboat is in use, and campers congregate on the swim dock for the opportunity to ski or go on a banana boat ride. The hobbies are open, and many campers take advantage of this quiet morning to express their artistic side. Those who are interested in spending more time training in land sports head to the fields to work on their skills. Lazy Man’s Morning is a welcomed break from our routine and a great way for our boys to ease into their day while focusing on what is most important to them.

Camp Takajo Senior Basketball 2018We hosted our campers’ sisters and cousins from Tripp Lake Camp for lunch today. Witnessing the connection between your children would bring tears to your eyes. As a father observing my own children, I was incredibly touched by the intimacy of their connection when they do not have the opportunity to be distracted by their cell phones. I am sure you fight a similar battle in your home as we find it harder for our children to live in the moment rather than trying to live in someone else’s.

By the afternoon, we were back to regular program, which included extended waterfront time for all age groups. There is nothing like a refreshing dip in a beautiful lake to cool one down on a hot summer’s day. As the sun set over Long Lake and our boys retired for the evening, we gave thanks for this amazing day.