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.

Jennifer Coe

Camp Kushtaka Director

Emily 'Ski' Witkovski

Camp Si La Meo Director

Aimee Wedemeier

Camp Si-La-Meo Director

Collin Leir

Camp Si-La-Meo Director

Camp Name: Tahoe With Camp Fire USA Alaska Council since: 2008 Three favorite words to describe himself: Skillful, Outgoing, Mantana Favorite Animal: Labrador Retrievers Reason why he works for Camp Fire: "Working for Camp Fire gives me the power to ensure that upcoming generations of kids in our increasingly urban and technological world have opportunities to experience the great outdoors. Alaska provides an easily accessible environment where kids can hone their outdoor skills and gain the confidence and resiliency that come from exposure to the natural environment. I cherish my own rich experiences in the outdoors and the skills that I have learned, and enjoy helping kids develop their own relationship with the world around them.