Key Leader teaches high school students what it means to be a youth leader in three different communities: the local community; the state and national community; and the global community.
Our mission is to provide a life-changing experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through Service Leadership.
Management and administration of Key Leader is changing. Local committees continue to organize the events—market and recruit and train volunteers. As of January 2018 local Kiwanis clubs contract the program from Kiwanis International and directly with the camps.
Key Leader Santa Barbara (moved in 2023 from 2022 location of Forest Home in Ojai) is planned for May 2025 in Santa Barbara. Date has not yet been set. The Kiwanis Education Foundation offers Key Leader Santa Barbara. Contact Roy Talley.
Key Leader Camp Jones Gulch November 2024 was cancelled due to insufficient enrollments. New date has not yet been set.
WHO? Key Leader is designed to open doors to all student leaders and those with leadership potential. The main focus is to serve students from 14 to 17 years of age.
WHAT? The program focuses on Service Leadership. A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of leadership: Leadership comes from helping others succeed.
Key Leader is designed… … to teach what it means to be a youth leader in three different communities: the local community; the state / national community; and the global community.
How Do I Register? Click on the registration button for the event you are interested in. If registration is not yet open contact the site coordinator. Students and adults attending a Key Leader weekend complete a form with basic information. Payment must be made prior to the event. Contact Site Coordinator for more information.