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- EIN 23-7331099
- (765) 564-2898
- 12635 W Tecumseh Bend Rd Brookston IN 47923-7012 USA
- www.camptecumseh.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, Sports, Young Mens or Womens Associations
Mission: Camp tecumseh ymca is a public charitable non-profit organization that serves people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, religions, genders, and socio-economic statuses. Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Focused on preparing our campers and guests to make a positive difference in their own communities, our year-round programs teach the values of friendship, respect, trust, joy, initiative, and faith to 36,000 people each year in an inclusive, welcoming environment open to all. Through an array of programs designed to build relationships, connect with nature, and emphasize our core values, camp tecumseh helps our campers and guests grow. Every year through our campership program we help cover the cost of camp fees for children and adults from all backgrounds who wouldn't be able to afford a camp experience otherwise.
Programs: Resident summer camp is a perfect program to accomplish the mission elements of the organization. More than 4,000 camper weeks of summer camp are provided each summer. Fee assistance is provided from contributions so children from lower income families can take part. In addition, volunteer mentors were recruited to help ensure that these children would have transportation to and from camp, have the clothing and gear needed, and have assistance in filling out all of the required forms.
retreats and conference programs help fulfull the mission of ymca camp tecumseh by providing outstanding program opportunities for church groups, not-for-profit youth serving agencies, and special needs children. Included would be hoosier burn camp, kidney camp, royal family kids camp for foster children, 4-h camp for rural youth, and many ymca retreats for parent child members. Fee assistance is available from donations for those that cannot pay the full fee.
outdoor education programs for elementary and middle school students annually brings the camp mission to thousands of students who would not otherwise have the opportunity for a ymca camp tecumseh experience. Designed to extend the traditional classroom studies with enrichment activities in the out-of-doors, students experience the camp mission first hand. The program fee is subsidized so no student has to pay the full cost of the experience. Additionally, contributions help provide further fee assistance as needed.