Jeff’s Thoughts: The biggest limitations are the ones we place on ourselves. A unique aspect of the Camp Takajo program is the structure built into the daily schedule. When children…
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Jeff’s Thoughts: Don’t use time carelessly, it can never be retrieved. Today was one of the best teaching moments we have had in years. Our Senior campers have had incredible…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Hate the Sin, but Love the Sinner- This morning, we welcomed back our 15-year-old campers who returned home after their ten magnificent days out west. One would think…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Children need our presence more than our presents. Just before I arrived at camp in June, I went to watch my daughters in their end of the year…
Jeff’s Thoughts: There’s no “I” in “Team” With just a few days to go before the start of the Camp Takajo Olympics, the whole camp is on edge, wondering how…
Jeff’s Thoughts: The biggest limitations are the ones we place on ourselves. It’s human nature to gravitate towards the things that fall within our comfort zone. Camp is a perfect…
Jeff’s Thoughts: For news of the heart, ask the face. -Nigerian Proverb Often parents ask me, “How can you make sure my child won’t fall through the cracks?” Having a…
Jeff’s Thoughts: A week ago, our 12-year-old campers challenged our 13-year-old boys to a soccer match. The 13-year-olds accepted the match, but their opponents lightly. As the game was underway,…
Jeff’s Thoughts: A Typical Day at Camp Takajo– Today was another typical day in camp. At the sound of reveille, our dippies sprinted to the lake for their morning plunge…
Jeff’s Thoughts: “Nothing is so potent as the silent influence of a good example.” -James Kent Today, Camp Takajo hosted a tennis tournament with four neighboring camps. The purpose of…