The Kilcoo Staff consists of over 70 dedicated men and women, almost all of whom started at Kilcoo as campers. The year a camper turns 16, they are eligible to apply to the two-year Leader in Training (LIT) program, where they will learn all the skills necessary to lead canoe trips, instruct activities, and provide care for campers. The strongest LITs are then selected to be members of the Kilcoo Staff.
Every Staff member at Kilcoo is uniquely qualified to provide support for your son at camp. Growing up as campers themselves, our Staff members are intimately familiar with all aspects of Kilcoo’s traditions, programs, and procedures. Having experienced the value and impact of a summer at Kilcoo themselves, the staff is committed to sharing those traditions with current campers and giving back to the Kilcoo community.
Each of Kilcoo’s 29 cabins has a dedicated counsellor and LIT for their group of campers. Many activities have instructors who lead campers through projects and teach skills required for levels, including Archery, Arts & Crafts, Biking, Canoeing, Ceramics, Handicraft, High and Low Ropes Courses, Music, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, and Windsurfing. In addition to the counsellors and instructors, Kilcoo’s team of Senior Staff includes our camp’s Leadership Team, five Section Directors, Waterfront and Land Activities Directors, a Canoe Tripping Director, and LIT Directors. At a minimum, all Staff at Kilcoo are trained to industry standards in both First Aid and lifeguarding, though many of our staff exceed these standards with additional certification.
We maintain a strong rate of returning Staff and new Staff from our LIT program. This allows the camp program consistency while providing new challenges and opportunities for returning campers, LITs, and Staff as they move up through the ranks in their Kilcoo careers.
If you are interested in joining our team for next summer, please send us a message with some information about yourself and we will be in touch!
