KILT Program
The Montecito Sequoia KILT Program (Campers In Leadership Training) is a work experience and leadership training program for high school girls and boys. KILTs learn leadership skills, gain experience in working with children, develop good work habits, and have some serious fun! Participants must be at least entering their freshman year of high school in order to be eligible for the program.

Program Details
Girls and boys in the program live in separate cabins under the direct supervision of the KILT Director and KILT Counselor. KILTs are assigned to approximately 4-6 hours of responsibility each day. 

During each year in the program, KILTs learn specific skills within each activity area. A first year KILT will gain general knowledge of all activities offered at camp. In subsequent years, returning KILTs spend more time at activities of their choosing, and are eventually able to lead activities on their own.

Leadership training occurs though scheduled seminars and supervised practical experiences. Seminars include:

• Basics of child growth and development
• Counseling techniques/observations
• Inter and Intrapersonal communication skills
• Group dynamics
• Leadership styles, characteristics, and responsibilities
• Self-growth through personal responsibility
• Development of song leading skills

 Practical work experience includes:

• Working in our children's programs
• Assisting counselors in specified activities
• Special event presentation & coordination
• General family camp maintenance
• Participation in evening programs, campfires and pow-wows

Personal Qualifications
Applicants should have either previous camping experience or have lived away from home for three or more weeks. They should enjoy the camp environment and routines, and be eager to build leadership and work-related training skills. We seek teens who are healthy, energetic, excited about learning, and capable of assuming responsibilities. They must be of fine character, and mature to the point where they are able to concentrate on developing leadership skills instead of focusing on personal problems. It is essential that KILTs be good role models for the children and young people in camp. As such, they must have patience, enthusiasm, and the highest level of personal integrity.