As I sit down to write the last blog of the summer season, I’m reminded of a question that was asked of me not too long ago. I was…
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In the midst of a day filled with the tedious job of packing at Camp Takajo, I had the pleasure of inviting our oldest campers, our Okeechobees, down to…
Tonight was the closing campfire, one of the most traditional events of the Camp Takajo season. The campfire starts off with the call to council, as the entire camp…
I can only imagine the excitement you must feel, as you know that Friday is just a few short days away. You will be getting your little guy back….
With less than a week to go, some of you might think we are in the winding-down stage, quite the contrary. Today may have been the most amazing day…
Each morning after breakfast, I have a meeting with our medical staff, which includes one physician, and six registered nurses who reside in camp throughout the summer. The purpose…
Olympics has broken! For those of you who are familiar with color war, our season-ending competition has a slightly different emphasis. “Color war” is when the entire camp is…
There is something special about a camper’s last summer at Camp Takajo. A significant number of boys have been here for seven, eight, or even nine summers. One of…
Parents often ask me, “What sets Camp Takajo apart from other camps?” While one might think the obvious response is, “Our facility,” that is the last thing that comes…