Camp Tecumseh was established in 1924 when citizens of Delphi raised $3000 to purchase the land which lies on a bend on the Tippecanoe river.
Camp Tecumseh is also open throughout the year, providing an Outdoor Education service for schools and a facility for retreats and conferences of all kinds.
In a burst of activity and a one-day fund drive, the citizens of Delphi provided a total of $3,775 for purchase of the land.
All waterfront activities were held in the Tippecanoe river until 1950, when concerns over pollution and possible infections to campers prompted a drive to build a pool.
In 1991, Camp Tecumseh held a fund drive to build a man made lake.
Much of the facility was out of shape and at various points during the 1960s board members feared that Tecumseh would be shut down by the YMCA of Indiana due to financial difficulties.
In 2004, the growth of the summer camp program had expanded so much that new facilities had to be built to support the vast number of campers.
Camp Tecumseh responded by building new cabins, a new lodge, and a new chapel near the Richard G. Marsh Lake.
This area of camp became known as Lake Village and today serves the Warrior and Pathfinder campers.
The original central hub of camp, now referred to as River Village, primarily serves the Brave and Blazer campers.
Equestrian campers spend every morning or afternoon with “their” horse and practice grooming and riding.
This program is for campers who have completed their sophomore year of high school and wish to further develop their leadership skills.
During the fall, winter, and spring months, Camp Tecumseh hosts a multitude of Outdoor Education programs for primary schools.