Service Starts Here: Make an Impact for Future Generations

Today is a day of service. A day of impact. A day to give back.

At Camp Takodah, service is more than just a word—it’s a way of life. It’s in the friendships we build, the moments we share, and the community we create together. Today, on the National YMCA Day of Giving, we invite you to join Takodians everywhere in giving back to the place that shaped us.

Why Your Support Matters

For generations, Takodah has been a home away from home—a place where kids unplug, connect deeply, and grow into their best selves. Your generosity keeps that mission alive by:

✅ Providing Camperships – Ensuring every child can experience the magic of Takodah, regardless of financial barriers.
✅ Strengthening Programs – Supporting unforgettable experiences that build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships.
✅ Enhancing Facilities – Maintaining and improving the spaces that bring us together, from cabins to waterfronts and everything in between.

Hear from Fellow Takodians

Katie Bouchard & Kim Fitzgerald (Previously Katie & Kim Smith) know firsthand how Takodah changes lives. Watch their video below to see why they continue to give back—and why your support matters.

Watch Their Story

Four Ways to Make a Difference Today

💙 Give – Make a donation and invest in the future of Takodah.

💙 Volunteer – Join us on May 17 for our Spring Volunteer Work Day to help prepare camp for another unforgettable summer.

💙 Share – Spread the word about Takodah’s impact and encourage others to support and register for camp! Tag us @camptakodah and use #TakodahWeek.

💙 Live Takodah’s Values – Bring what you learned at camp—kindness, leadership, and service—into your own community. Whether it's helping a neighbor, mentoring a young person, or supporting a local cause, you can make a difference wherever you are.

Every act of generosity, big or small, ensures that Takodah continues to be a place where kids thrive.

Will you be part of the legacy?

Celebrate Service

By YMCA Camp Takodah

Celebrate Service

Honor the spirit of Takodah by giving back—through generosity, action, and carrying its values into the world.

Team Members