Jeff’s Thoughts: Camp Takajo Arch Ideal- Integrity: The heat spell has reached us in Maine. Humid weather can make it challenging to sleep. This creates a challenging time for bunk dynamics. This…
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Today was our Camp Takajo Invitational Swim Meet. Six camps competed in over 200 swim races in an intense and exciting competition. Camp Androscoggin won overall, with Camp Takajo placing…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Sportsmanship: When our older boys in Junior and Senior camps participate in sporting events and inter-camp games, they will often hear me say, “We never give up.” As…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Not My Child? Obedience: Every boy who comes to Camp Takajo comes from a lovely family who prides themselves on teaching their child acceptable behavior and respect of…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Trust: As we enter the third week of camp, all of the Camp Takajo campers have had the opportunity to speak with their parents on the phone. So…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Magnanimity: Today, our 10-year-old boys (WR Indians) had field day competition with Camp Winaukee. A Camp Takajo field day is when every camper participates in three games during…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Love: A perspective family came to visit Camp Takajo yesterday. The mother asked a very logical question. What makes Camp Takajo unique? What separates us from all of…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Tolerance: Perhaps the greatest aspect of going away to summer camp is learning to live and interact appropriately with others. It often takes a week or so for…
Jeff’s Thoughts: “Is It Wednesday?” Self Reliance: Departing for camp is an emotional experience for campers and their parents. For one little boy this summer, getting on the bus on departure day…
Jeff’s Thoughts: Loyalty: Every morning before reveille at Camp Takajo, a morning ritual takes place in my office. The Takajo “Brass,” my nickname for the top-level administration, come together to…