I am often asked why Morty Goldman, the founder of Camp Takajo, chose the word “obedience” for one of his arch ideals. The word often conjures an image of…
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Today is Independence Day! It was a huge day at Camp Takajo on July 4. It is almost hard to recount all that took place in one day, but…
Tonight was our Opening Indian Council campfire. What makes the opening campfire so special is that it is the first opportunity we have to share the traditions of Camp…
In the midst of a fun-filled day, packed with activities, a little camper walked into my office and announced that he wanted to go home. “How are the boys…
Today was one of those all-time great camp days at Camp Takajo. As I met with the group leaders early in the morning before reveille, I couldn’t help but…
The key to being a successful camp counselor is the ability to adapt on the fly. After a sunny, warm day, we had set our sights on holding our…
Today was the first day we woke up to a misty rain. Our older campers were disappointed because there was intercamp tournaments scheduled for the afternoon, and they were looking…
Throughout my years as owner of Camp Takajo, I have always considered letter writing a “necessary evil.” I empathize with the parents who run to the mailbox in hopes…
During the nine-year-olds’ baseball game in camp, with the score tied in the last inning, two men on base, two outs, Lucas came to bat. Poised and confident in the…
We are midway through our first week of camp, and I always marvel at how adaptable young children are when placed in a new situation. As a parent, my…