Fifteen years ago, during TAF 1990, with 94 participants in the combined, but distinct Junior and Junior High Programs, our staff saw a need to better serve a growing population of young Taiwanese Americans. The following year, during TAF 1991, we made huge leaps and bounds by creating the first separate Junior and Junior High Programs - with dedicated staffs, different spaces, new ideas, and an outlook for the future.

Today both programs are flourishing with energy and spirit like never before.

In 2005, just about every one of those early campers and staff has now graduated college, and once again, many caring TAFers have recognized the importance of serving this new wave of Taiwanese American college students and young professionals. We are a community reaching critical mass.

The difference between now and then? A mission and vision was born, and we all share it.

One day, we will look back and know that the revival of the TAF College Program started right here and now. It was right. It was time. And like pieces of a puzzle, the big picture is almost complete, and a pretty picture it will be.

Fourteen years ago, to the date.

Cindy, my co-counselor in the Junior Program during TAF 1991.
Calvin College. August 10. 12:45 pm. It says so on my watch.