Field Trip Preparation
Prepare for an interactive, immersive learning experience.
We are so excited to welcome you to Camp Tecumseh. We’ve compiled some helpful information to ensure you and your child are ready for an unforgettable experience.
Join us for an Outdoor Education Workshop
The close involvement of teachers and chaperones is a strong part of why the program is successful. The shared experience not only helps the learning take place but often times can strengthen relationships with your children as you spend time together in a totally different environment.
When your group arrives at Camp Tecumseh, you will be assigned 1-2 camp staff to lead you through the experience (orientation, introduction to the program, teaching activities, running dining hall, flag pole, campfire). The school will also provide teachers and chaperones to teach some of the activities in order to keep the trail groups down to around 10 students.
Workshops are an essential part of creating a quality educational experience for all of the kids while they are at camp. The goal of the training is for you to experience firsthand and grasp the purpose of the activities you will teach so you are comfortable leading a group. Teaching manuals will be provided.
The training will take place mostly outside, so please come prepared to be out and around camp for a few hours.
Spring 2023 Parent/Teacher Training
Training days are always on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m EST. There is no cost.
| Date | Training For Spring 2023 |
| Saturday, March 11 | Pioneer Heritage, Earthship Journey, Foundations for Success |
| Saturday, April 1 | Pioneer Heritage, Earthship Journey, Foundations for Success |
| Saturday, April 22 | Pioneer Heritage, Earthship Journey, Foundations for Success |
| Saturday, May 13 | Pioneer Heritage, Earthship Journey, Foundations for Success |
Contact your school’s group coordinator/teacher to find out which workshop your school is attending.
Packing List
What to bring for your Tecumseh adventure
With your Tecumseh adventure right around the corner, it’s important you bring what you need.
Camp Essentials
- Sack lunch for first day arrival
- Sleeping bag or twin extra-long sheets and blankets
- Pillow and blankets
- Reusable water Bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing
Clothing
- 1 pair of pajamas
- 1 pair of tennis shoes
- 1 pair of old shoes or boots
- 2-3 pairs of warm socks
- 2-3 pairs of underwear
- 2-3 T-shirts
- 2 warm long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts
- 1-2 pairs of shorts (if weather permits)
- 2 pairs of old jeans (or other long pants)
- Rain gear (rain coat/poncho)
Toiletries/Personal Care
- Bath towel
- Wash cloth
- Shampoo
- Body Soap
- Comb/hair brush
- Deodorant
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Insect repellent
Optional Items
- Book
- Camera
- Night light (for bathroom or general bunk area)
- Backpack
- Box fan or clip-on bunk fan for hotter months
Printable packing list can be found here.
Directions
How To Get to Camp Tecumseh
Meals
Meals at Camp
Every participant needs to bring a sack lunch to eat upon arriving at Camp Tecumseh. Dinner is the first meal provided by camp.
Food is served family style, with selected table “hoppers” bringing food platters back from the kitchen to pass around. We eat at large circular tables, which are very conducive to good discussion over meals.
For adults, there is always coffee and tea available in the dining hall.
If you or your child have any dietary needs that are out of the ordinary, please fill out our special dietary needs form.
Communication
If you need to reach us
If your school or child is at camp and you need to get in touch urgently, please call the office number (765-564-2898) and one of our office staff will be able to contact them. For after-hours emergency needs only, please call the same number and follow the prompts. You will press 5 to reach the after-hours cell phone.
Cell phone coverage at camp varies depending on provider. We also have WiFi capability if you bring your own laptop/device.
After Your Trip
Thanks for Visiting
We’re so glad you were able to come visit us at Camp Tecumseh and we hope your experience brought your class and community closer together. From here, check out photos from your trip, and let us know how we did and what we can do better next time.
