There are certain days at Camp Takajo that feel different from the moment Reveille blows, and the Fourth of July is always one of them. While much of the country…
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We are in the midst of a stretch of warm, sticky weather that has required us, just as we did yesterday, to make thoughtful adjustments throughout the day. But today,…
When my children were growing up, I always told them the same thing whenever they were nervous about trying something new. “You don’t have to hit a home run. Just…
The heat wave that has settled over Maine was certainly felt around camp today, but it was nothing we couldn’t handle. Days like this are a good reminder that running…
The excitement and anticipation of Opening Day have settled, and our program is in full swing. From the moment Reveille echoed across Long Lake this morning until Taps this evening,…
This evening was the first time our entire camp community gathered together. Today, it was for one of the most meaningful traditions of the summer, our Opening Council Fire. After…
The second day of camp is always one of the busiest. While our campers are beginning to settle into life at Takajo, there is still plenty to accomplish before our…
If I was able to wave a magic wand and dream up the perfect Opening Day, I couldn’t think of much I would have changed about today. The weather was…
I’m sitting at my desk enjoying a calm, peaceful moment. As I look out my window at our magnificent lake, I feel blessed to be in a position where you’ve…
It’s hard to start the final blog of the season. I’m sitting here trying to process what’s just happened. An entire year of planning, communicating with parents, purchasing new boats…