There is a tradition at Camp Takajo– the early morning “Brass Meeting,” started by founder Morty Goldman. Since 1947, before the sound of reveille, the camp’s administrators meet for a morning…
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There are many days during summer that are special and unique, but few hold the importance of this day. Since 1947, Camp Takajo has had an opening campfire, which…
As we come to the end of the second day of camp, I can appreciate how curious you must be about what your son has been doing. Are his…
I woke up to a bright, sunny day with temperatures that reached the low 80’s and a cool breeze coming off Long Lake. I can’t think of a better…
As I sit in my office with the evening sun setting over Long Lake, I reflect on our great week of staff orientation. I can’t help but think about…
The most important factor for our campers to have a fun and successful summer at Camp Takajo is our experienced staff. We are proud to publicly post the current list…
When I was a little boy, there were several “dirty words” my parents told me never to use. “Failure” was not one of them. As parents, we are sometimes…
Today marks the 100th birthday of Stanley “Zip” Wagner who spent forty-two summers at Camp Takajo alongside his dear friend, Morty Goldman, who started the camp in 1947. Zip…
The other day I was driving my children to school and, in an effort to keep the DVD screen from rearing its ugly head, I took the drastic measure…
Dear Camp Takajo Family and Friends, The recent snow and chill in the air is a not-so-gentle reminder that winter will soon be upon us. However, our thoughts are…