Jeff’s Thoughts: There’s no “I” in “Team” With just a few days to go before the start of the Camp Takajo Olympics, the whole camp is on edge, wondering how…
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Jeff’s Thoughts: The biggest limitations are the ones we place on ourselves. It’s human nature to gravitate towards the things that fall within our comfort zone. Camp is a perfect…
Jeff’s Thoughts: For news of the heart, ask the face. -Nigerian Proverb Often parents ask me, “How can you make sure my child won’t fall through the cracks?” Having a…
Jeff’s Thoughts: A week ago, our 12-year-old campers challenged our 13-year-old boys to a soccer match. The 13-year-olds accepted the match, but their opponents lightly. As the game was underway,…
Jeff’s Thoughts: A Typical Day at Camp Takajo– Today was another typical day in camp. At the sound of reveille, our dippies sprinted to the lake for their morning plunge…
Jeff’s Thoughts: “Nothing is so potent as the silent influence of a good example.” -James Kent Today, Camp Takajo hosted a tennis tournament with four neighboring camps. The purpose of…
Jeff’s Thoughts: When you judge others, you define yourself. So much of camp life is about how you treat others. Whether it is in the bunk or on the fields,…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Rite of Passage- As I looked over at our Senior campers during the dinner meal tonight, I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey these 33 boys have…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Attention to Detail- One of the things I am most proud of is the attention to detail concerning every child’s needs are Camp Takajo. If you were to…
Jeff’s Thoughts: In Your Absence- Visiting day is now a memory. We spent the day today playing insane games of outdoor laser tag on the Senior baseball field, which also…