Jeff’s Thoughts: Distractions are a Child’s Best Friend- It was a magnificent Visiting Day. Once again the weather was glorious and everything at Camp Takajo was in full throttle throughout…
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Jeff’s Thoughts: Our first day of Visiting Weekend at Camp Takajo was a huge success. Magnificent weather, an exuberant staff and a pristine facility created the backdrop for a perfect,…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Visiting Day Perspective: It’s difficult to imagine that parents have been anticipating visiting day at Camp Takajo for the last four weeks, and in the blink of an…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Friendliness: As a beautiful sunset falls upon Long Lake, I can’t help but reflect on a magnificent day. What parent wouldn’t want to hear about the Camp Takajo…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Faith: In the book, Season of Life, written by my good friend Jeffrey Marx, Joe Ehrmann, head football coach at Gilman High School in Baltimore, was asked by…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Courage: A few days ago, Camp Takajo hosted our annual Tennis Invitational. Seven camps participated in this iconic event. The competition was fierce, and the final outcome would…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Camp Takajo Arch Ideal- Integrity: The heat spell has reached us in Maine. Humid weather can make it challenging to sleep. This creates a challenging time for bunk dynamics. This…
Today was our Camp Takajo Invitational Swim Meet. Six camps competed in over 200 swim races in an intense and exciting competition. Camp Androscoggin won overall, with Camp Takajo placing…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Sportsmanship: When our older boys in Junior and Senior camps participate in sporting events and inter-camp games, they will often hear me say, “We never give up.” As…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Not My Child? Obedience: Every boy who comes to Camp Takajo comes from a lovely family who prides themselves on teaching their child acceptable behavior and respect of…