Meet Fairmont's sensational summer staff

Meet Fairmont's sensational summer staff

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 year after year. Take a moment to learn some fun facts about the team!  

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

Best memory of Summer 2023 - I have two. One was watching our campers get to throw the first pitch at the Angels game. My second favorite memory was watching the talent show at our North Tustin Campus. I'm always so amazed at these kids' (campers' & staff's) talents. Most used emoji - 😂 Like surprises? - No, because I need the right shoes for every occasion. Favorite sea animal - Sea Turtle Favorite water activity - Plain old fashioned swimming! Radio station you listen to the most - 93.5 K-Day or YouTube Music Apps you don't want to live without - Door Dash, My Banking App, and Tetris! Favorite breakfast food - Eggs Favorite board game - Sorry Favorite subject in school - Any opportunity I got to write Night Owl or Morning Glory - Night Owl Favorite teacher and why they were memorable - I have two. My 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Higdon. Besides traditional school subjects, she taught me how to speak up for myself and not be afraid to ask for help. She was such an advocate for using your voice. My second favorite was Mrs. Hale, my 5th grade teacher. She introduced me to the Phantom of the Opera, and in so many words, it CHANGED MY LIFE! One thing you would never do again - Ride a horse. I had a bad experience as a kid. Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could - Traffic First thing you'd buy if you won the lottery - A plane ticket Fictional character you'd like to be - Hmmmmm..... that's a good one. I am not sure. It's a fictional movie you'd like to live in - Definitely a musical First choice for a place to travel - Greece  

Karen Saturday - Camp Director

Best memory of Summer 2023 -The talent show is always the best! Most used emoji - Face palm Like surprises? - No. I don’t like being the center of attention. Go-to Karaoke song - Yeah, no. I had a bad experience. Favorite sea animal - Pufferfish. I mean, how cool is that! Favorite water activity - I jet skied one time. It was so much fun. I need more jet ski in my life. Radio station you listen to the most - 80s on 8 Apps you don't want to live without - Wordle, TicTok, Amazon Favorite podcast - Frosted Tips with Lance Bass Favorite breakfast food - Scrambled eggs Favorite board game - Ticket to Ride Favorite subject in school - Writing Night Owl or Morning Glory - Morning Glory Favorite teacher and why they were memorable - My band director. He had so much passion for what he taught. One thing you would never do again - Karaoke Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could - Waking up my kids First thing you'd buy if you won the lottery - A vacation Fictional character you'd like to be - Ferris Buehler It's a fictional movie you'd like to live in - Back to the Future First choice for a place to travel - Hawaii  

Chrissy Sherbanee - Camp Director

Best memory of Summer 2023 - That final hug of the summer, knowing we crushed it! Most used emoji - Heart Like surprises? - As a seasoned event planner, I do not like surprises unless I give them! Go-to Karaoke song - Anything from Grease or Grease 2 Favorite sea animal - Honu's (Turtles) and Dolphins Favorite water activity - Napping while floating on a floatie. Radio station you listen to the most - Country Heat Radio Apps you don't want to live without - Camera, Amazon Shopping and MLB Favorite podcast - I prefer to read a book Favorite breakfast food - Everything bagel with lox spread Favorite board game - I'm a Yahtzee and card game kind of girl. Favorite subject in school - Drama class and chorus Night Owl or Morning Glory - Morning Glory Favorite teacher and why they were memorable - Mrs. Raimondi, my kindergarten teacher. She taught me, as a twin to my brother, that it was ok to be ME. One thing you would never do again - I haven't encountered an experience like that yet. Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could - My commute First thing you'd buy if you won the lottery - All day, every day, pay off my student loans! Fictional character you'd like to be - Minnie Mouse It's a fictional movie you'd like to live in - Fame or Grease, so I could burst out into song randomly during my day First choice for a place to travel - to Scotland to see the castles  

Vanessa Rosella - Camp Director

Most used emoji - The laughing emoji Like surprises? - No, not really. Go-to Karaoke song - Bust a Move by Young MC Favorite sea animal - Dolphin Favorite water activity - Just relaxing on a raft in the water Radio station you listen to the most - K-Earth 101.1 FM Apps you don't want to live without - Libby, the Camera/Photos, Apple Maps Favorite podcast - Crime Junkie Favorite breakfast food - Pancakes Favorite board game - Trivial Pursuit Favorite subject in school - Science Night Owl or Morning Glory - Night Owl Favorite teacher and why they were memorable - Mr. Goff, my sophomore year Honors Biology teacher. He was so funny and memorable that I went back my senior year to be his T.A. One thing you would never do again - Have a roommate Something you would eliminate from your daily routine if you could - Cleaning out the cat litter box First thing you'd buy if you won the lottery - A new car (I've never had a new car before) Fictional character you'd like to be - Hermione from Harry Potter It's a fictional movie you'd like to live in - Harry Potter First choice for a place to travel - Japan