Jeff’s Thoughts: Trust: As we enter the third week of camp, all of the Camp Takajo campers have had the opportunity to speak with their parents on the phone. So…
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Jeff’s Thoughts: Magnanimity: Today, our 10-year-old boys (WR Indians) had field day competition with Camp Winaukee. A Camp Takajo field day is when every camper participates in three games during…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Love: A perspective family came to visit Camp Takajo yesterday. The mother asked a very logical question. What makes Camp Takajo unique? What separates us from all of…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Tolerance: Perhaps the greatest aspect of going away to summer camp is learning to live and interact appropriately with others. It often takes a week or so for…
Jeff’s Thoughts: “Is It Wednesday?” Self Reliance: Departing for camp is an emotional experience for campers and their parents. For one little boy this summer, getting on the bus on departure day…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Loyalty: Every morning before reveille at Camp Takajo, a morning ritual takes place in my office. The Takajo “Brass,” my nickname for the top-level administration, come together to…
Jeff’s Thoughts: When a camper walks into Camp Takajo, he is greeted by the Takajo Arch, and on that arch are listed twelve ideals that exemplify a Takajo camper. Over…
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Today is Independence Day! Our day is jam-packed with holiday activities including as the annual parade, our cookout at camp and some fun in the sun. Yesterday we sent…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Camp Takajo: All in the “Family” When a Takajo boy spends his summer with us, he becomes part of the Takajo Family. On the second night of camp,…