This is camping! The newest addition for younger resident and day campers to experience was constructed this spring at Camp Tecumseh. The tree house, named for the Delphi Lions Club who donated the funds for the structure, will host overnight campers and provide a destination for day hikers. Photo provided The newest addition for campers to enjoy at Camp Tecumseh YMCA is a product of a generous monetary donation by a local philanthropic organization and construction labor contributed by 40 volunteers, all of who have a connection to the camp.

"Lots of local people have ties to Camp T," said associate executive director Scott Brosman. "But we had volunteers for this who came from Montana and Boston and all points in between. They all just wanted to be a part of this project."

The project is a tree house in the River Village and younger resident campers and day campers will enjoy it, courtesy of those who care about the camp.

"This really is an enhancement to the River Village," Brosman said. "It will be a destination hike and an overnight site for sleeping for campers between the ages of eight to 12 years old."

The past meets the future Volunteer workers with historical ties to Camp Tecumseh came from many locations across the nation to help construct a large tree house. Agenerous financial donation from the Delphi Lions Club made the project possible for use this summer. Photo provided The project began when YMCA National Camping Consultant in Chicago Gary Forster designed the building. Plans called for it to be on the edge of the pine forest.

Delphi Lions held a retreat at Camp T in April. During a community needs discussion, Lions' president Brosman talked about the design of the project.

The Lions voted to donate the needed funds needed. Workers from REMC set the poles for the structure on April 27. The building was constructed from April 28-30 and is now ready for use.

"This will provide a wonderful new place for campers to enjoy," Brosman said. "We really appreciate all the hard work done by both the volunteers and the Lions. People really do care about this community."