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▌ Religious · Ages 8–15

Camp Tecumseh

Camp Tecumseh · $1,050/week · ★ 4.8 (107 reviews)

Camp Tecumseh offers a variety of summer camp experiences, including traditional overnight and day camps, as well as specialty programs, focused on Christian...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Tecumseh website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to over 300 health and safety standards. The camp, founded by Dr. Glenn A. Markle, has been operating since 1924, demonstrating a long-standing presence in youth development. Camp Tecumseh offers both overnight and day camp programs, including traditional camp, adventure trips, and specialty camps like equestrian and leadership programs. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. On Google, Camp Tecumseh has a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with common themes praising the positive environment, engaging activities, and caring staff. The camp is a non-profit organization.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1021924+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–15

Camp Tecumseh is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
102 (1924 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 12635 W Tecumseh Bend Rd, Brookston, IN 47923
  • Cost notes: USD. Tiered pricing available. Financial assistance is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Tecumseh

What ages does Camp Tecumseh accept?
Camp Tecumseh is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Tecumseh cost?
Camp Tecumseh publishes $1,050/week for the standard session. USD. Tiered pricing available. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Tecumseh's hours?
Camp Tecumseh runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Tecumseh accredited?
Yes — Camp Tecumseh is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1924 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Tecumseh?
Camp Tecumseh is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1924 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Tecumseh provide lunch?
Camp Tecumseh does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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