John Latimer grew up 'through the ranks' at Kilcoo and became its Director and owner in 1956. His wife Peggy shares his deep understanding of young people, and also provides administrative and organizational skills. The two senior Latimers had been involved in the camping movement in Canada for the past forty years and their son David has completed his 21st year of Director in 2005.

The key to the success of a summer camp is the staff. Each staff member at Kilcoo is chosen with the utmost care. In addition to the essentials of ability, character and skill, all Kilcoo staff must possess the magic qualities of good leadership. They must also have a highly developed sense of responsibility and feeling for the welfare of the boys entrusted to their care. The majority of the 70 Counselors and Instructors have themselves been campers at Kilcoo. They follow Chief's tradition of "up through the ranks". A summer at Kilcoo is more than a summer job, it is passing down the values, memories and experiences that you enjoyed, to the current campers.

As part of our commitment to leadership, our eldest campers are invited to participate in extensive and practical two year in-camp courses as Leaders-in-Training.