Here’s to the fun-loving people who love kids. The adventurers who stir up adventure for their campers. The ones who lead by example and help develop leaders. They have curious minds and inspire curiosity in those around them. They’re superstars who shoot for the stars, creating a one-of-a-kind camp experience. Here’s to our Fairmont Summer Team!

With the distinction of being accredited by the American Camp Association, Fairmont brings the level of experience and understanding of education you want for your child. Our team comes with an innovative, out-of-the-box way of thinking, which keeps things fresh and exciting at our summer camp. Every counselor has completed an extensive interview process (including fingerprinting and background checks with the Department of Justice and FBI) and comprehensive training (including CPR and first aid certification for summer camp directors, along with diversity and safety awareness training for all staff). No wonder Fairmont’s summer camp has been voted the best day camp in Orange County five times.

Take a moment and get to know the team!

 

Chris Keramidas (Mr. K) – Managing Director of Enrollment Operations | Camp Director

Most used emoji – 😂

Coolest dinosaur – Pterodactyl

Title of your biography, if you had one – “Happy Camper”

Favorite children’s book character – Not a character, but a book of poems – “Where the Sidewalk Ends”

Favorite board game – I prefer trivia! I absolutely love Catchphrase and Heads-up!

Favorite active group game – Scavenger hunts of all kinds

Morning person or night owl – Night Owl

Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could – Traffic!

Favorite ride at Disneyland – Pirates of the Caribbean! This ride was a landmark for my family when we would go to the park as kids. We started at Pirates and ended at Pirates! Brings back so many memories.

Favorite day trip/weekend getaway – Anywhere with a pool

 

Karen Saturday – Camp Director

Best memory of 2022 – Taking a trip to San Francisco to see the Giants play!

Most used emoji – I’m totally a thumbs-up person.

Entrance song if you were a wrestler – “Mama Said Knock You Out” by L.L. Cool J

Go-to karaoke songI don’t Karaoke anymore…I had a bad experience. 🙂

Coolest dinosaur – Pterodactyl

One benefit of living in the Jurassic Age- Being unplugged

Three phone apps you can’t live without – Etsy, Cricut Design Space, ESPN

Favorite children’s book character – How does anyone not like Amelia Bedelia?

Favorite breakfast food – Scrambled eggs

Favorite board game – I love The Game of Life and Sorry

Favorite active group game – Capture the flag out in a big open area can’t be beat

Morning person or night owl – Night owl

Cartoon character who would be your best friend – Yogi Bear

Something that makes you awestruck – People who can persevere through incredible odds

Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could – Cooking dinner

Favorite ride at Disneyland – I love Space Mountain – it’s so much fun riding in the dark

Favorite day trip/weekend getaway – San Diego for a Padres game and always-great weather

 

Alicia Jones – Camp Director

Most used emoji – Laughing emoji

Entrance song if you were a wrestler – “Eye of the Tiger”

Coolest dinosaur – Ankylosaurus

One benefit of living in the Jurassic Age- Learning hands-on with dinosaurs

Three phone apps you can’t live without – Instagram, Tiktok, Pinterest

Favorite breakfast food – Breakfast burrito

Favorite board game – The Game of Life

Morning person or night owl – Night owl

Cartoon character who would be your best friend – Arlow

Favorite ride at Disneyland – Matterhorn

Favorite day trip/weekend getaway – San Diego 

 

Chrissy Sherbanee – Camp Director

Best memory of 2022 – Every day I spent at Disneyland with my kiddo + the first day she and I walked onto the SJC campus, knowing that we would both be here together

Most used emoji – Heart

Entrance song if you were a wrestler – Eye of the Tiger

Go-to karaoke song – Anything from Grease

Coolest dinosaur – Brontosaurus

One benefit of living in the Jurassic Age- Unplug from social media

Title of your biography, if you had one – “What would Chrissy do? A life of motherhood and event planning”

Three phone apps you can’t live without – Camera, Disneyland, MLB at Bat

Favorite children’s book character – Molly Lou Mellon

Favorite breakfast food – An everything bagel with lox and cream cheese

Favorite board game – Backgammon

Favorite active group game – Escape rooms are a new favorite

Morning person or night owl – Morning glory

Cartoon character who would be your best friend – Minnie Mouse

Something that makes you awestruck – Watching life through my daughter’s eyes and waking up to the quiet serenity of fresh-fallen snow before snowplows have a chance to clear the roads

Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could – Answering emails

Favorite ride at Disneyland – Small World during the Christmas season because it’s magical

Favorite day trip/weekend getaway – Wherever I can bring my kiddo with me