What’s a Camp Name? Some parents wonder who their child is talking about when they mention “Daisy”, “Wasabi”, “Sunshine” or “Red”. A long-time Camp tradition dictates that summer camp staff claim an identity for use while they are at Camp. The camp name can be personally selected or given to a new staff person. It’s a big mystery for campers to discover the “real” name of their camp counselor! Meet just a few of the folks who work with Camp Fire’s summer programs...

Theresa Serr-Burek

Camping Program Director

Camp Name: Gibby With Camp Fire USA Alaska Council since: 1996 Three favorite words to describe herself: Pea Pod, Dinglydoo, nonsensical Favorite Animal: Kids, of course. Both the 2 legged and 4 legged kind. Reason why she works for Camp Fire: "I’ve been working in the field of Outdoor education and recreation since 1986. Camp Fire’s mission and values reflect the best practices for mentoring and growing youth as current peer leaders. Many of our campers grow into being camp staff—this is the ultimate reward for me.

Tom Azzarella

Camp Kushtaka Director

Camp Name: With Camp Fire USA Alaska Council since: Three favorite words to describe self: Favorite Animal: Reason why he works for Camp Fire:

Camp Si La Meo Director

Ellen Maling

Alaska Council Deputy Director

Camp Name: Sunny With Camp fire USA Alaska Council since: 2004 Three favorite words to describe self: enthusiastic, patient and creative Favorite animal: My dog Chili Reason why she works for Camp Fire: This is a perfect place to integrate my passion for the outdoors, my appreciation for families and my entreprenurial thinking about how non-profits can meet their mission and sustain their operational needs. Most importantly, the children we work with are inspiring.