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Takodah Equity Initiative

At Camp Takodah, we’re committed to helping campers develop connections, confidence, and character to reach their full potential. Belonging is a top priority for us, and we work hard every day to create an environment where all campers feel welcome and supported by our community. We also know that creating a sense of belonging for […]

100 Years Ago: Victor Smith’s Lasting Contribution

Victor H. Smith was the third Secretary of the Cheshire County YMCA. A University of New Hampshire graduate, Victor wasn’t with the Y very long but, nevertheless, he was able to make some critically important contributions. During the fall of 1920, Victor spent a great deal of time attending conferences with Daniel E. Lorentz, the […]

Alumni Updates – Spring 2020

We love hearing updates from alumni! We heard from Kim Sullivan and Kelly Taaffe on some recent milestones: Kim Sullivan I reside in beautiful (north coastal) Cleveland, Ohio, and recently joined Herrmann, the creators of Whole Brain Thinking, as their Vice President of Talent.  Herrmann’s fully distributed remote team has team members ranging from San […]

In Memoriam: Sherry Barndollar Rock

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of fellow Takodian, Sherry (“Spider Legs”) Barndollar Rock on January 26, 2020. Uncle Oscar’s original and much treasured “Keene Girl”, Sherry began attending Camp Takodah in the mid-1960s and earned her 20-year jacket this past year at Family Camp with her friends and family there […]