Camp Takajo will be posting periodic updates as our oldest campers, the Okeechobee campers, progress on their journey during the Camp Takajo Western Trip of 2014. The 5:45 AM…
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One of the most challenging aspects of being a camp director is the ability to be in-tune with a child’s emotions. As one would imagine, when you put seven…
One of the great traditions at Camp Takajo after visiting day is movie night at my house. Each night, I walk around the Warrior campus peeking into every cabin…
I am often asked about Camp Takajo’s philosophy on competition. As a guy who grew up playing sports his entire life, I found my happiest moments on a basketball…
I know that I’m biased, but there are many advantages to running an all-boys camp. There is something very special about the fraternal bonds that form in a single-sex…
Some of the many traditions established at Camp Takajo are the amazing trips that our boys experience each summer. Our youngest campers have the opportunity to go on a…
It is such a gift when one finds a mentor that they respect, admire, and chose to emulate. We live in a world where it becomes increasingly more challenging…
I am a big fan of Doppler radar. Finally, weathermen are able to predict an accurate forecast. Today was one of the most perfect visiting days we have ever…
After a couple of warm, humid days, we woke up this morning to a gentle breeze and cooler temperatures. Last night, evening showers blew the high humidity out of the region,…
While structure and routine are key ingredients to the Camp Takajo program, so is spontaneity and laughter. Today, we hosted Takajo’s annual Carnival. It is the perfect time of…