Outdoor Education Staff

Create impactful and educational field trip experiences

Lead and facilitate the experience of school groups as they immerse themselves in the outdoor world.

What is Outdoor Education?

Outdoor Education at Camp Tecumseh consists of fun, educational, immersive, outdoor experiences for school groups. Each program is designed to seamlessly integrate with curriculum by meeting state educational standards for every grade level we serve.

Our Outdoor Education staff get to facilitate and lead these unforgettable experiences in our natural, outdoor classroom to bring the schools’ curriculum to life.

Learn more about the program

Living and Working at Tecumseh

Working as a seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor means that you will live on-site at Camp Tecumseh in our new support staff housing. These spacious, dorm-style units have lots of privacy, and large common rooms with full kitchens. They are a great place to call home for the months you live at Camp.

Join the Outdoor Education Team

Now hiring for the Spring 2023 season

We need passionate and curious difference makers to join our OE team. Help us provide unique, outdoor field trips.

See the full job description.

 

Apply today

Weekend Retreats Job Application

Looking for Weekend Retreats Staff

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.

Apply Now

General Staff Application

Looking for Housekeeping and Kitchen staff

Housekeeping Full Time job description
Housekeeping job description
Kitchen Staff job description

Summer Staff

Changing the World Starts Here

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.

Apply for Overnight Camp Staff

“Being a counselor at Camp Tecumseh was the most significant formative experience of my college career. The four summers I spent on staff helped me grow into the person and teacher I am today like no other experience.”

Camp Tecumseh doesn’t just change our campers’ lives. It can change yours.

Camp Tecumseh recently conducted a survey of over 100 past Tecumseh counselors to gauge the impact of a Tecumseh experience on their lives.


Faith Development

94%

My time working at Tecumseh strengthened my personal faith development

86%

Because of my experience, I’m more comfortable talking about my faith


Love

94%

I felt loved at Tecumseh

98%

Camp Tecumseh taught me how to better love others.


Friendship

78%

I consider my Tecumseh friends some of my best friends

89%

I still keep in touch with the friends I made at Tecumseh


Leadership

96%

My time at Tecumseh helped me grow in self confidence.

100%

My time working at Tecumseh helped make me a better leader in my work and life.


Career Preparation

88%

My Tecumseh experience helped prepare me for my career.

90%

I still use the skills I learned at Tecumseh in my every day work.

“When I interview for jobs, it’s hard for me to not talk exclusively about Tecumseh, simply because it was the most valuable source of personal, spiritual, and leadership growth I’ve ever experienced.”

Summer Staff Positions

Find your perfect fit

All staff positions require a positive attitude, commitment to safety, integrity, commitment to Christian values, and a determination to give 100% to the children and the job. All on-site seasonal staff will be required to be vaccinated for 2022.   

 PositionMin. Age Full Summer SalaryQualifications
Day Camp Counselor17$225/weekA positive attitude and desire to be an excellent role model.
Cabin Counselor18$4,250 - $4,450A positive attitude and desire to be an excellent role model.
Equestrian Camp Counselor18$4,250 - $4,450A positive attitude and desire to be an excellent role model. Teaching experience and/or CHA Certification a plus.
Barn Staff18$4,750 - $4,950A positive attitude, willingness and ability to work hard, and comfortable around horses and other animals.
Aquatics Staff19$5,250 - $5,450Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, experience in aquatic safety and supervision (open water a plus). Lifeguard certification bonus included in salary.
Adventure Sports Coordinator19$5,000 - $5,200Coordinate our riflery, archery, atlatl, and slingshot programs. Previous experience a plus.
Camp Stores Manager21$5,000 - $5,200Excellent organization skills and comfortable with various computer programs. Retail sales experience a plus.
Trading Post Staff/Town Run18$4,250 - $4,450Leadership experience, confident in managing store inventory, ability to work as a team to accomplish a variety of tasks, willing to spend time running errands, valid drivers licenses required.
Administrative Assistant18$4,250 - $5,000Must have excellent written and phone communication skills, and ability to work independently.
Leadership Center Program Staff21$4,850 - $5,000Can be structured as an internship. Works directly with groups served through the Tecumseh Leadership Center. Responsibilities include facilitating team building activities, running program areas, and hosting groups that are on site.
Creative Arts Coordinator18$4,750 - $4,950Knowledge and skills of various crafts: ceramics, basketry, bead work, general crafts
Multimedia Specialist18$4,750 - $4,950Digital photography, videography, computer media, or other media creation experience. Other IT experience needed as well.
Tripping Staff21$4,250 - $5,200Lead campers on off-site adventure trips. Ability to drive 15 passenger vehicle, clean driving record, Lifeguard Certification.

Salary Information:

All salaries include a $75/week bonus paid at completion of contract.

Example: Counselor weekly salary = $425/week (paid at $350/week + $75/week bonus at the completion of contract)

Additional Salary Potential:

  • Returning Bonus = $10/week/year of experience (max of additional $20/week)
  • Lifeguards = $75/week
  • Horsemanship = $25/week
  • High ropes = $25/week
  • Full summer bonus = $350 (for staff that work staff training + all 9 weeks)

“I learned how to love myself and discovered what it means to be confident. I learned that it was okay to make mistakes. I learned how to be a strong leader, how to communicate, and how to problem solve constructively. I learned how to be a good friend and role model. I use many of the skills I learned at Tecumseh at work every single day. It’s impossible for me to imagine who or what I would be had I not worked at Tecumseh.”

2023 Summer Staff Schedule

Subject to Change

ItemDatesAdditions for Training / Certification
Leadership Staff Training
(Unit Coordinators and Village Directors only)
May 19-21Regular salary paid during this time.
Lifeguard Training
Upon successful completion of this training participants will receive certification through the American Red Cross as a Lifeguard which includes First Aid, CPR, and AED.
May 26-30Additional $75.00 per week of camp to anyone possessing a current lifeguard certification.
Support Staff Training
Required for all non-cabin counselor support staff positions.
TBDRegular salary paid during this time
Horsemanship Training
Participants will learn the skills and techniques necessary to develop and teach lessons in our Horsemanship Program at Camp Tecumseh. Experience with horses is preferred but not required.
May 21-24Additional $25 per week of camp.
Equestrian Staff Training (Equestrian Staff Only)
Become familiar with Camp Tecumseh Equestrian Program, horses, lesson format and guidelines, and staff.  Required for all Equestrian Staff
May 21-26Regular salary paid during this time
High Ropes Training
Learn the skills needed to instruct/facilitate camp program areas such as the rock climbing wall, Skywalkers High Ropes Course, and the zip line.
May 21-24Additional $10.00 per week of camp.
High Ropes Recertification
For those who have gone through Camp Tecumseh High Ropes Training in the past
TBDAdditional $10.00 per week of camp.
Media Team Training
Become familiar with Camp Tecumseh's media equipment and philosophy. Learn the in's and out's of what it takes to tell the story of summer at Tecumseh. Required for all Media Staff.
May 30-31Regular salary paid during this time
All Overnight Camp Staff Training May 31 - June 10Regular salary paid during this time
Overnight CampJune 11-August 12Regular salary paid during this time
All Day Camp Staff Training Week of June 11Regular salary paid during this time
Day CampJune 19 -Aug 4Regular salary paid during weeks worked

“Even though I considered taking an internship one summer that I thought was more relevant to my college major, I made the best decision for my career to work another summer at Camp Tecumseh. Tecumseh prepared me for life in ways I couldn’t have possibly imagined.”

Apply

Overnight Camp

Overnight and Equestrian Camp staff opportunities include the position of camp counselor, along with a number of support and administrative roles. Overnight staff members must be 18 years old, and must have completed their first year of college. All potential staff must pass a background check, including nationwide criminal and sex offender registry checks. Staff commit to live at camp for staff training and the nine weeks of the camp season. All on-site seasonal staff will be required to be vaccinated for 2022. For more information, contact Meg Piechocki.

Apply for Overnight Camp Staff

Day Camp

Day Camp staff members work between 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 weeks during the summer, depending on their availability. These weeks aren’t necessarily consecutive. Day Camp staff members must have completed at least their junior year of high school and be at least 17 years of age by the first day of Day Camp staff training (June 12, 2023). They live on site with an overnight camp cabin group during their employment and hold a range of positions, from counselor to assistant director. For more information, contact Jordan Seeger.

Apply for Day Camp Staff

“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 Leaderswww.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

Jobs

Find your place at Camp Tecumseh.

At Camp Tecumseh, we’re idealists. We believe that a world that looks more like Camp would be a much better world. We strive to improve continuously. We’re not afraid of hard-work, long-hours, or tough conversations. We obsess over safety. We work to build deep relationships and maintain a strong community. We commit to living out our values. If you’re ready to join the crew, check out the opportunities we have available.

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 2023 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.

Read the job description.

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.

We are currently looking to add a full time staff person to our Housekeeping team, as well as part time members to Housekeeping and Food Service. Learn more at the link below.

General Employment Application

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.

Summer and Seasonal Staff

Meet our world-changing summer staff

The secret sauce of the Tecumseh experience is our world-changing summer staff. The cream of the crop, they are recruited from all over the world for their character, their ability to serve as role models, and their commitment to helping kids become the best versions of themselves.

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.

Max Abrahamson
CILT Counselor

Max Abrahamson
CILT Counselor

Max graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Middle Grades Education in May.

Glenda Almeida Rocha
Overnight Camp Counselor

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Katie Auberry
Overnight Camp Counselor

Katie Auberry
Overnight Camp Counselor

Katie studies psychology at Purdue University.

Joel Bales
Overnight Camp Counselor

Joel Bales
Overnight Camp Counselor

Joel studies social studies education at Purdue University.

Keely Bayley
Equestrian Camp Counselor

Keely Bayley
Equestrian Camp Counselor

Keely studies animal sciences at Purdue University.

Kaiah Bennett
Overnight Camp Counselor

Kaiah Bennett
Overnight Camp Counselor

Kaiah studies kinesiology at Purdue University.

Eileen Bergman
Overnight Camp Counselor

Eileen Bergman
Overnight Camp Counselor

Eileen studies psychology at Saint Louis University.

Claire Bradley
Overnight Camp Counselor

Claire Bradley
Overnight Camp Counselor

Claire studies biology and nursing at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

Carson Brooks
Overnight Camp Counselor

Carson Brooks
Overnight Camp Counselor

Carson studies psychology and social work at Ball State University.

Morgan Browne
Overnight Camp Counselor

Morgan Browne
Overnight Camp Counselor

Morgan studies law and public policy at Indiana Univeristy.

Milena Calderon Arias
Overnight Camp Counselor

Milena Calderon Arias
Overnight Camp Counselor

Macy Cansdale
Overnight Camp Counselor

Macy Cansdale
Overnight Camp Counselor

Macy studies youth and community development at Butler University.

Esteban Chamorro Nazate
Overnight Camp Counselor

Esteban Chamorro Nazate
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Jayda Coleman-Gaines
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jayda Coleman-Gaines

Overnight Camp Counselor

Jayda studies psychology at Indiana University.

Mina Combs
Overnight Camp Counselor

Mina Combs

Overnight Camp Counselor

Mina studies pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Arizona.

Alex Davis
Overnight Camp Counselor

Alex Davis

Overnight Camp Counselor

Alex studies psychology at Purdue University.

Allison Deckard
Equestrian Camp Counselor

Allison Deckard

Equestrian Camp Counselor

Allison studies kinesiology at Purdue University.

Brock Deno
Overnight Camp Counselor

Brock Deno

Overnight Camp Counselor

Brock studies organizational leadership at IUPUI.

Zayner “Z” De Oliviera
Overnight Camp Counselor

Zayner “Z” De Oliviera

Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Sean Doliff
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sean Doliff

Overnight Camp Counselor

Sean studies nursing at the University of Iowa.

Julia Ebner
Overnight Camp Counselor

Julia Ebner

Overnight Camp Counselor

Julia studies nursing at the University of Michigan.

Karinne Ehni
Overnight Camp Counselor

Karinne Ehni

Overnight Camp Counselor

Karinne studies packaging at Michigan State University.

Beth Forville
Overnight Camp Counselor

Beth Forville

Overnight Camp Counselor

Beth studies civil engineering at Purdue University.

Audrey Frey
Overnight Camp Counselor

Audrey Frey
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Jackson Geraghty
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jackson Geraghty
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jackson studies at San Diego State University.

Aitana Gonzalez
Overnight Camp Counselor

Aitana Gonzalez
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Ella Greenawald
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ella Greenawald
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ella studies finance at Indiana University.

Noah Haley
Overnight Camp Counselor

Noah Haley
Overnight Camp Counselor

Noah studies business at Michigan State University.

Regan Hanson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Regan Hanson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Regan studies recreation, sport, and tourism at the University of Illinois.

Will Harmeyer
Overnight Camp Counselor

Will Harmeyer
Overnight Camp Counselor

Will studies applied computational mathematics and statistics (AMCS), and economics at the University of Notre Dame.

Leah Harrison
Overnight Camp Counselor

Leah Harrison
Adventure Trip Counselor

Leah studies elementary education at Purdue University.

Kendall Herron
Overnight Camp Counselor

Kendall Herron
Overnight Camp Counselor

Kendall studies business/public and nonprofit management at the University of Minnesota.

Liza Herron
Overnight Camp Counselor

Liza Herron
Overnight Camp Counselor

Liza studies kinesiology at Michigan State University.

Olivia Hicks
Overnight Camp Counselor

Olivia Hicks
Overnight Camp Counselor

McKenna Hillsdon-Smith
Overnight Camp Counselor

McKenna Hillsdon-Smith
Overnight Camp Counselor

McKenna studies biomedical engineering at Purdue University.

Jon Hiscox
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jon Hiscox
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jon studies social studies education at Bowling Green State University.

Molly Hunter
Overnight Camp Counselor

Molly Hunter
Overnight Camp Counselor

Molly studies film and digital media at Loyola University in Chicago.

Ellie Jarosinski
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ellie Jarosinski
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ellie studies psychology, orphans & vulnerable children at Taylor University.

Graham Johnson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Graham Johnson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Graham studies exercise science at Huntington University.

Dorian Justak
Overnight Camp Counselor

Dorian Justak
Overnight Camp Counselor

Dorian graduated from Lafayette Central Catholic.

Adam Keeton
Overnight Camp Counselor

Adam Keeton
Overnight Camp Counselor

Adam studies biology at Indiana University.

Sarah Kesserling
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sarah Kesserling
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sarah studies business at Baylor University.

Blake Ketterer
Overnight Camp Counselor

Blake Ketterer
Overnight Camp Counselor

Blake studied social studies education at Purdue University.

Griffin Klapp
Overnight Camp Counselor

Griffin Klapp
Overnight Camp Counselor

Griffin studies music education at the University of Colorado.

Maddie Knapp
Overnight Camp Counselor

Maddie Knapp
Overnight Camp Counselor

Maddie studies elementary education at Purdue University.

Said Labre Cacuango
Overnight Camp Counselor

Said Labre Cacuango
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Arthur Lana Bicalho
Overnight Camp Counselor

Arthur Lana Bicalho
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Lillian Lemke
Overnight Camp Counselor and Unit Coordinator

Lillian Lemke
Overnight Camp Counselor and Unit Coordinator

Lillian studies communication sciences and disorders at Central Michigan University.

Maddie LeMoine
Overnight Camp Counselor

Maddie LeMoine
Overnight Camp Counselor

Maddie studies elementary education at Illinois State University.

Margie Lichner
Overnight Camp Counselor

Margie Lichner
Overnight Camp Counselor

Margie studies elementary education at the University of Illinois.

Sophia Magill
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sophia Magill
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sophia studied speech language pathology at Butler University.

Clara Maney
Overnight Camp Counselor

Clara Maney
Overnight Camp Counselor

Clara studies political science at Fordham University.

Carlos Martin Mancha
Overnight Camp Counselor

Carlos Martin Mancha
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Clare Mathews
Overnight Camp Counselor

Clare Mathews
Overnight Camp Counselor

Clare studies at the University of Dayton.

Tess McConville
Overnight Camp Counselor

Tess McConville
Overnight Camp Counselor

Tess studies animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Shilmar Mejia Lasluisa
Overnight Camp Counselor

Shilmar Mejia Lasluisa
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Jacob Melton
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jacob Melton
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jacob studies elementary and special education at Purdue University.

Yehlie Metayer
Overnight Camp Counselor

Yehlie Metayer
Overnight Camp Counselor

Yehlie studies psychology at Southeastern University.

Nick Mies
Overnight Camp Counselor

Nick Mies
Overnight Camp Counselor

Nick studies recreation management at Illinois State University.

Noah Moell
Overnight Camp Counselor

Noah Moell
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Sherman Moser
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sherman Moser
Overnight Camp Counselor

Sherman studies biology at Purdue University.

Kate Myers
Overnight Camp Counselor

Kate Myers
Overnight Camp Counselor

Kate studies business management at Indiana University.

Karla Navarro Maldonado
Overnight Camp Counselor

Karla Navarro Maldonado
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Brenda Nacimento
Overnight Camp Counselor

Brenda Nacimento
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Anna Nguyen
Overnight Camp Counselor

Anna Nguyen
Overnight Camp Counselor

Anna studies neuroscience at Indiana University.

Ella O’Neill
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ella O’Neill
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ella studies biological chemistry at Grinnell College.

Maya O’Neill
Overnight Camp Counselor

Maya O’Neill
Overnight Camp Counselor

Maya studies music education at the University of Illinois.

Will Olsen
Overnight Camp Counselor

Will Olsen
Overnight Camp Counselor

Will studies english and math at Williams College.

Carolyn Oneal
CILT Counselor

Carolyn Oneal
CILT Counselor

Carolyn studies english education at Indiana University.

Morgan Osburn
Equestrian Camp Counselor

Morgan Osburn
Equestrian Camp Counselor

Morgan studies psychology at Colorado State University.

Karen Palomino
Overnight Camp Counselor

Karen Palomino
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Ben Petrie
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ben Petrie
Overnight Camp Counselor

Ben studies economics at Purdue University.

Drew Raisor
Overnight Camp Counselor

Drew Raisor
Overnight Camp Counselor

Drew studies music education at Olivet Nazarene University.

GC Rodrigues
Overnight Camp Counselor

GC Rodrigues
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Sarah Ryan
CILT Counselor

Sarah Ryan
CILT Counselor

Sarah studies social studies education at Purdue University.

Myah Sandlin
Overnight Camp Counselor

Myah Sandlin
Overnight Camp Counselor

Myah studies agricultural business at Purdue University.

Katie Sanson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Katie Sanson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Katie graduated from Harrison High School in the Spring.

Gemma Schneider
Overnight Camp Counselor

Gemma Schneider
Overnight Camp Counselor

Gemma studies nursing at the College of Dupage.

Lauren Schleiter
Overnight Camp Counselor

Lauren Schleiter
Overnight Camp Counselor

Lauren studies bio-cognitive neuroscience at the University of Michigan.

Alec Schmidt
Overnight Camp Counselor

Alec Schmidt
Overnight Camp Counselor

Alec studies math at Purdue University.

Josh Schrock
Overnight Camp Counselor

Josh Schrock
Overnight Camp Counselor

Josh previously worked in our Outdoor Education department in the Spring.

Rebecca Selias
Overnight Camp Counselor

Rebecca Selias
Overnight Camp Counselor

Rebecca studies political science at the University of South Florida.

John Shapland
Overnight Camp Counselor

John Shapland
Overnight Camp Counselor

John studies psychology at Miami University.

Matt Sherman
Overnight Camp Counselor and Unit Coordinator

Matt Sherman
Overnight Camp Counselor and Unit Coordinator

Matt studies mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado.

Vinny Silva
Overnight Camp Counselor

Vinny Silva
Overnight Camp Counselor

Vinny joins us this summer from Brazil.

Jordan Snow
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jordan Snow
Overnight Camp Counselor

Jordan studies psychology at Tulane University.

Anna Steffey
Overnight Camp Counselor

Anna Steffey
Overnight Camp Counselor

Anna studies recreational therapy at Indiana University.

Alex Thomas
Overnight Camp Counselor

Alex Thomas
CILT Counselor

Alex studies business administration.

Juan Villareal
Overnight Camp Counselor

Juan Villareal
Overnight Camp Counselor

Juan joins us this summer from Colombia.

Mary Wagner
Overnight Camp Counselor

Mary Wagner
Overnight Camp Counselor

Mary studies nursing at Purdue University.

Aimee Warner
Overnight Camp Counselor

Aimee Warner
Equestrian Camp Counselor

 

Nik Watson
Overnight Camp Counselor

Nik Watson
Overnight Camp Counselor

 

Marika White
Overnight Camp Counselor

Marika White
Overnight Camp Counselor

Marika studies bible and religion & dance at Anderson University.

TJ Whiteman
Overnight Camp Counselor and Unit Coordinator

TJ Whiteman
Overnight Camp Counselor and Unit Coordinator

TJ studies risk management at Butler University.

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.

Jaycee Allen
Staff Aide

Jaycee Allen
Staff Aide

Jaycee studies elementary education at IU Kokomo.

Molly Bulger
Staff Aide

Molly Bulger
Staff Aide

Molly has a degree in communication sciences and disorders from Butler University.

Shelby Deakyne
Assistant Lake Village Director

Shelby Deakyne
Assistant Lake Village Director

Shelby earned a degree in family science from Miami University.

Rebecca DuMontelle
Multimedia Specialist

Rebecca DuMontelle
Multimedia Specialist

Rebecca studies film and television production at Columbia College in Chicago.

Anya Fitzpatrick
Aquatics Team

Anya Fitzpatrick
Aquatics Team

Anya studies mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan.

Brooke Gardiner
Program Team

Brooke Gardiner
Program Team

Brooke is studying to be a child life specialist at the University of Iowa.

Meliza Gordon
Staff Aide and Trading Post

Meliza Gordon
Staff Aide and Trading Post

 

Lauren Hardebeck
Inclusion Specialist

Lauren Hardebeck
Inclusion Specialist

Lauren has a degree in elementary education from Indiana University.

Hayley Hines
Barn staff

Hayley Hines
Barn staff

Hayley studies english literature at Ball State University.

Brenna Hunt
Staff Aide and Trading Post

Brenna Hunt
Staff Aide and Trading Post

Brenna studies secondary education at Indiana University – Kokomo.

Ellie Jarosinski
Inclusion Specialist

Ellie Jarosinski
Inclusion Specialist

Ellie studies psychology, orphans & vulnerable children at Taylor University.

Aaron Ludwig
Assistant River Village Director

Aaron Ludwig
Assistant River Village Director

Aaron studies history at Purdue University.

Miranda Mejia
Program Team

Miranda Mejia
Program Team

Miranda studies elementary education at Butler University.

Rachel Naylor
Creative Arts Coordinator and Program Team

Rachel Naylor
Creative Arts Coordinator and Program Team

Mik Owens
Multimedia Specialist

Mik Owens
Multimedia Specialist

Mik studies media science at Indiana University.

Carol Rheinheimer
Barn Staff

Carol Rheinheimer
Barn Staff

Carol studies nursing at Ivy Tech

Megan Ruder
Camp Stores Manager

Megan Ruder
Camp Stores Manager

Megan earned her degree in special education and elementary education from Purdue University.

Mason Schmidt
Aquatics Staff

Mason Schmidt
Aquatics Staff

Mason has a degree in secondary education – chemistry and life science – from Miami University.

Aleah Whaley
Aquatics Staff

Aleah Whaley
Aquatics Staff

Aleah studies elementary education at Purdue University.

Joel Will
Multimedia Specialist

Joel Will
Multimedia Specialist

Joel is studying natural resources and environmental science at Purdue Univeristy.

Driving Directions

Directions to Camp Tecumseh

12635 W Tecumseh Bend Road

Brookston, IN 47923


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 Us

Call, click, or drive. It’s easy to reach us.

Have a question about Camp Tecumseh? We’re here to help! Camp Tecumseh YMCA is open Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our Phone Number is 765-564-2898.

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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.

Our Story

Crafting a better world since 1924.

In 1924, the residents of Carroll County banded together to purchase 30 acres of land on the banks of the Tippecanoe River. They dreamed of a place where kids could explore the outdoors, build life-long friendships, discover their best selves, and develop the character, compassion, and confidence necessary to lead the next generation.

Nine decades later, Camp Tecumseh has grown into one of the largest YMCA Camps in the country while staying true to our founding principles. With over 660 acres and 36,000 guests annually, Camp Tecumseh’s year-round programs shape kids and adults who use their Tecumseh experience to build better families, better communities, and a better world.

“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.

Mission & Vision

Camp Tecumseh’s Mission & Vision

The Mission of Camp Tecumseh YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The Vision of Camp Tecumseh YMCA is To provide people of all backgrounds and all ages with the finest camp experiences in the country; to immerse them in a joyful learning environment where they can grow in confidence, character, and faith.

We believe that camp should be much more than just fun. Through innovative programs and intentional relationships, campers learn new skills, build lasting friendships, and discover their best selves. We strive to instill campers with the values of trust, respect, joy, initiative, faith, and friendship so they can go back home into their communities and make a positive difference. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Building a culture through the love of Christ

Camp Tecumseh YMCA’s vision is to provide people of all backgrounds and ages with the finest camp experience in the country. Compelled by our vision, and by our motto to Live Third, we aim to actively and continuously seek ways to include and equitably serve and celebrate guests.

We strive to cultivate a welcoming environment at Camp Tecumseh, but recognize that without intentional learning and action in regards to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and more, we won’t serve our vision to the best of our ability.

It is because of our Christian background – our focus on loving like Jesus loved – that anything less than a full effort to address, learn, and improve upon all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Camp Tecumseh would go against the very essence of our organization’s existence.

Accreditation & Association

An Independent YMCA Camp

As an independently chartered YMCA Camp, we’re proud to be a part of a broad and diverse network of YMCA Camps across the U.S. We were founded as a YMCA Camp in 1924, and to this day we remain closely aligned with the Y’s core values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith), and its areas of focus:

  • Youth development – Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
  • Healthy living – Improving the nation’s health and well-being.
  • Social responsibility – Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

Accredited by the American Camp Association

We are also proud to be accredited by the American Camp Associated (ACA). The ACA’s rigorous accreditation process ensures our programs operate at the highest levels and meet or exceed the established standards to ensure that campers and staff stay safe and healthy. Visit the American Camp Association to learn more about our accreditation.

Camp Tecumseh Staff

Meet the architects of the Tecumseh experience

With decades of experience across a range of industries, Camp Tecumseh’s full-time staff is composed of individuals dedicated to innovation, improvement, and impact.

Jobs

Join a team of change-makers at Camp Tecumseh

At Camp Tecumseh, we’re idealists. We believe that a world that looks more like Camp would be a much better world. We strive to improve continuously. We’re not afraid of hard-work, long-hours, or tough conversations. We work to build deep relationships and maintain a strong community. If you’re ready to join the crew, check out the opportunities we have available.

Jobs at Camp Tecumseh

Board of Directors

Meet the volunteers dedicated to Camp Tecumseh’s future success

Alysa Christmas Rollock
Board President
West Lafayette, IN
Matthew Lerzak
Board Vice President
West Lafayette, IN
Lindsey Schiesser
Board Treasurer
Fishers, IN
Jay Andrew
Lafayette, IN
Cadi Bien
West Lafayette, IN
Dick Bradshaw
Delphi, IN
Tracy Brown
Lafayette, IN
Susan Conrad DeLong
Rossville, IN
Rob Culross
Wesley Chapel, FL
Marc Elliott
Zionsville, IN
Don Fry
West Lafayette, IN
Grant Gernhardt
Lafayette, IN
Mike Gibson
Lafayette, IN
Steve Gloyeske
Lafayette, IN
Peg Minnicus
Delphi, IN
Cathy Scott
West Lafayette, IN
Sandy Welch
Winnetka, IL
Dave Williams
Lafayette, IN
Jim Andrew
Board Emeritus
Lafayette, IN