“Working at Camp was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. I’ve been a best man twice because of Camp. I’ve made my best friends here.”

International Staff

Role models come from everywhere

If you live outside of the United States, we ask that you apply through one of the following international placement organizations. Since face-to-face interviews and police background checks are required, we cannot place you directly. When you contact the organization you can tell them you would like your application sent to Camp Tecumseh YMCA first. If we don’t have a position to fit your skills and talents, you would then have the opportunity to be placed at another camp.

These organizations will be able to tell you where to contact them in your home country and what process you must go through. If you are a student in the United States, you may be able to go through the International office at your university so check with them first.

International Exchange of North America (IENA) – www.iena.org

Camp Leaders – www.campleaders.com

More Opportunities

We’re so much more than a Summer Camp.

Camp Tecumseh has programs that operate all year long. From weekend retreats to field trips for school groups we never stop working to make the world a better place. If you’re interested in non-summer seasonal positions; kitchen, housekeeping, or maintenance positions; or full-time positions, we’ve got you covered.

More Opportunities

The Right Fit

Role models wanted

At Camp Tecumseh we’re looking to hire people who believe that our children are the keys to a better world.

We want role model staff members who hold themselves to a high standard both on and off duty, and strive to positively impact not only the guests they serve, but the staff they work beside.

We want staff who understand that every task undertaken at Camp leads to instilling key principles like faith, joy, initiative, respect, trust, and friendship.

We want staff who are committed to continuous learning and constant improvement.

We want staff who strive to do things the right way and aren’t looking to cut corners.

We want staff who aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty, and don’t shy away from hard work.

We want staff who can accept and love others, even in disagreement.

We want Christian leaders who follow the I’m Third Motto: God is first, the other person is second, and I’m third.

We want staff who understand that it’s not our goal to convert kids to Christianity while they are at Camp. Instead, it’s our goal to plant the seeds of faith through role model behavior, open discussion, and fulfilling relationships.

We want staff who want to be part of a community that stands for good health, good decisions, caring relationships, mutual understanding, and acceptance of others.

Summer Positions

Spend the summer making a difference

Get ready to embark on a summer that will alter the trajectory of your life. Few experiences are as profound or impactful as a summer spent working at Camp Tecumseh.

Summer Positions

Outdoor Education Staff

Be part of the best field trips ever

Outdoor education (OE) staff members work with teachers and parents, facilitating each school group’s experience by guiding them through the different programs we offer at Camp Tecumseh. This is a paid position, plus room and board (when meals are being served). It could also serve as an Internship or Practicum experience for college credit.

OE staff members must be college age or older. The ideal candidate has experience working with youth and leading groups, and has a love for the outdoors and education.

We are currently hiring for our Spring 2024 OE season. Learn more about working and living at Camp, and apply today!

Join the OE Team

Retreats staff

Create experiences that keep guests coming back year after year

Retreats Department staff members work weekends during the retreats season, which runs from mid-August to early June. They assist with several program areas, including archery, riflery, canoeing, horseback riding, candle making, and nature experiences.

The ideal candidate has experience working with youth, relates well with children and adults, enjoys working outdoors, and demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative. This position involves lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. For more information, send an email to retreatsstaffing@camptecumseh.org.

Weekend Retreats Application

Food service, housekeeping, maintenance staff

Keep Camp running smoothly

Our food service, housekeeping, and maintenance staff keep the Camp experience running smoothly. Responsible for preparing meals for thousands of guests, keeping our facilities clean, and repairing and building new facilities, these teams set up our program staff to do their best work.

The ideal candidate has some relevant working experience, enjoys working with kids and adults, is comfortable lifting and carrying heavy objects, can operate in warm (non air-conditioned) environments, and can work on their feet for extended periods of time.

See Positions and Apply

Full-time Staff

A fulfilling career for those wanting to make a difference

We are not hiring for the full-time team at this time.

Overnight Counselors

Directly responsible for facilitating the Tecumseh experience for all of our campers, our overnight counselors teach core values, facilitate friendships, and help build tomorrow’s leaders.

Overnight Camp Support Staff

Camp doesn’t run without some help behind the scenes. From running meals, to preparing program areas, to assisting campers and counselors with anything and everything, our support staff frees up our counselors to do what they do best: love those kids.

From the North/Northwest

Take I-65 South to exit 188 (the Brookston exit). Head east. When you arrive in Brookston, turn right on State Road 18. Turn left at the light to stay on State Road 18. Travel five miles on 18 until you come to an intersection with a flashing light and a brown highway sign that reads “Camp Tecumseh / Springboro.” Turn left up the hill. Travel past the pastures and the Equestrian center until you reach a large Camp Tecumseh sign (Tecumseh Bend Road). Turn right on Tecumseh Bend Road.

From the South/Southwest

Take I-65 North to exit 178 (West Lafayette/Brookston) to State Road 43 North. . Turn right off of exit ramp. Take State Road 43 North to Brookston and turn right (east) on to State Road 18 at the light.Travel five miles on 18 until you come to an intersection with a flashing light and a brown highway sign that reads “Camp Tecumseh / Springboro.” Turn left up the hill. Travel past the pastures and the Equestrian Center until you reach a large Camp Tecumseh sign (Tecumseh Bend Road). Turn right on Tecumseh Bend Road.

From the East

From Delphi, which is accessible by State Roads 25 and 18, follow State Road 18 west until you reach the bridge crossing the Tippecanoe River. Cross the bridge and turn right at the intersection with a flashing light and a brown highway sign that reads “Camp Tecumseh / Springboro.” Travel past the pastures and the Equestrian Center until you reach a large Camp Tecumseh sign (Tecumseh Bend Road). Turn right on Tecumseh Bend Road.

Camp Tecumseh Entrances on Tecumseh Bend Road

First right: Tecumseh Leadership Center

Third and fourth rights: Lake Village

Fifth right (and down the hill): River Village

Sixth right: Day Camp

Contact Form

Get in Touch

Contact the Webmaster

Having trouble with the website? Let us know.

General Information

General information: info@camptecumseh.org
Registration inquiries: registrar@camptecumseh.org
Phone: 765-564-2898 | Fax: 765-564-3210
Address: 12635 W Tecumseh Bend Road, Brookston, IN 47923

Camp Tecumseh is in the Eastern time zone and we observe daylight saving time.

“Putting Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

The I’m Third Motto

God is first. The Other person is second. I’m Third.

Easy to remember and life-changing when applied, the I’m Third motto is the heart of our philosophy.

God is first. A relationship with Him is the most important part of our lives. Our faith isn’t something that divides or separates, but calls us to love Him and love others. We believe that God is always there for us and no matter what happens, nothing can separate us from Him.

The other person is second reminds us that God calls us to love and to serve others. It reminds us that our responsibility isn’t to ourselves or our own well-being, but to the world around us; not just our friends and neighbors, but those we don’t even know. Its more than just a call to open doors and throw a few coins in the donation basket. It calls us to to participate in and build up strong communities. It calls us to be respectful, responsible, and compassionate.

That leaves us “third,” with the knowledge that we have the greatest and most fulfilling cause: to love God and to love others.

Life-Changing Impact

Bending trajectories toward faith, love, and service.

Every Friday night during the summer, we gather our oldest campers around the fire to talk about what their Tecumseh experience means to them.  As they clutch their Torchbearer candles, voices choked with tears, they tell us that Camp Tecumseh is where they feel closest to God. They tell us that they make their best friends here. They tell us that they feel accepted, that they can be themselves, that they feel loved, that they feel happy. 

As every good mariner knows, a course correction of even a single degree on a long enough journey can result in unexpected destinations. For so many, a Tecumseh experience acts as a course correction. It alters the trajectories of lives, quietly and unassumingly, and often by only minutes and degrees, but in the long run, that’s enough. For thousands of campers and staff, Camp Tecumseh has changed lives, bending their trajectories toward love, faith, and service.

To read individual stories of how Camp has changed lives and altered trajectories, check out the Torchbearer Chronicles on the blog.