While we serve both girls and boys at the same time, we feature single-gender camps where kids can have separate experiences. Without the social pressures of co-ed environments, we’re able to break down stereotypes, forget about appearances, and free campers to be themselves. Kids can then develop deeper bonds while growing more independent and confident.
The Takodah YMCA exists to help kids reach their full potential. Focusing on belonging, autonomy, achievement, and relationships, our programs give kids a chance to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Voted Best Camp in New Hampshire, and only 90 minutes from Boston, we specialize in Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Travel Programs, and Retreats & Rentals.
Regarded as one of the great New England camps, Takodah is consistently voted Best Overnight Camp in New Hampshire. With a camping heritage that goes back 100 years, Takodah will give your child the connection, confidence, and character to reach their full potential.
“Friendly to All” is our motto and way of life — it’s how longtime campers and newcomers alike become a tight-knit family almost immediately. It guides how we live, work, and play together. It helps us learn and grow in a place where we feel comfortable being ourselves. We seek to create a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment, and we’re proud that camp is made up of people from every walk of life.
Takodah provides a choice-based, progressive program that fits the individual needs and interests of each camper. Campers get to choose their own classes and activities, all of which help them build skills, confidence, and self-respect. They also have new options every summer, giving them a chance to build on past successes while exploring new interests.
