Back by popular demand, we are excited to offer our specialty programs in soccer, baseball and basketball — and this year we’ll be adding a top notch program in lacrosse. Returning this summer are Mike Turtle, trainer for Soccer Specific Training; Brian Eagleson, former basketball coach at Archbishop Mitty High School in California; and two baseball coaches from the Uptown Athletic Club in NYC. Joining us this summer will be Jim Stagnitta who was the head lacrosse coach at Rutgers University for ten years and who is now the coach of the professional lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws.
Camp Takajo’s senior soccer field is already seeing action.
Once again campers of all ages and ability levels will have the opportunity to opt out of their regularly scheduled program and get intensive training during these high level mini-camps. This “specialty camp within our camp” allows boys to train in the sport or sports of their choice while enjoying the friendships and the traditional aspects of our well-rounded program.
A mild winter helped our facility manager, Gerry Simpson, and his crew get a great head start on the million- and-one preparations that go into opening camp. A brand new fence surrounds our three signature clay tennis courts near the Takajo entrance arch. The gazebo next to the courts has been completely rebuilt. A brand new gaga court awaits campers of all ages who will enjoy this new, exciting game. Many of our buildings have fresh coats of paint, a number of bunks have new roofs, and a “few” bunk screens have been repaired after unknown projectiles miraculously flew through the air and occasionally broke a bunk screen or two. We have added some new vessels to our fleet of sail and power boats on the waterfront. The fields are mowed, the docks are busy, and the campers are enjoying the opening of Camp Takajo’s 66th summer camp season.
While our facility is in the best shape ever, I often invoke Morty’s phrase, “We are only as good as our staff.” We are extremely fortunate to have the continuity in leadership that has been a hallmark of Camp Takajo since its inception. We can’t wait to see you on visiting day!
