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A boy's relationship with his counselor can make all the difference between a great summer camp experience and one that is only so-so. We make it a priority to hire staff that can inspire, lead, motivate, reassure, protect and laugh with our campers.
We hire teachers or mature high school and college students. Although most of our staff comes from the local area, we also hire staff members from across the country and around the world. Every staff member undergoes a thorough interview, including criminal background check and orientation to camp life, which will prepare them to help your children get the most out of their camp experience.
Year-Round Personnel
Gus Planchet, Diocesan Director
Gus began his career in 1980 as a counselor and served in various roles for the next few summers. After receiving his degree from UNH, he returned full time in 1987 as the Assistant Diocesan Director for Camp Fatima and Camp Bernadette. Gus was promoted to Diocesan Director in 1990 and serves in that capacity presently. Gus is currently the Vice-President of the New Hampshire Camp Director's Association and a member of the American Camp Association. As a Lead Visitor for the ACA, Gus ensures other ACA camps maintain their accreditation. He also serves as the chair of the Steering Committee for the ACA. Gus and his wife have four children, who have all attended camp, his youngest still at Fatima.
Michael Drumm, Resident Director
Michael Drumm has been spending his summers at Camp Fatima since 1991 when he was a counselor-in-training (CIT). After receiving his B.S. in Business Administration from Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH, Michael started working full time as Fatima and Bernadette's Marketing Director. He also serves as Camp Fatima's Resident Director during the summer. Michael is a member of both the New Hampshire Camp Director's Association and the American Camp Association. With the ACA, he serves as a Lead Visitor, ensuring other ACA camps maintain their accreditation, a Standards Instructor and is a member of the Steering Committee. Michael volunteers his time at his church as a Sunday school teacher and also at a local cold weather shelter. He and his wife Jennifer, whom he met and married at Camp Fatima, have been married eight years and have two future campers at home.
Joanne Towle, Business Manager
Joanne has been Camp Fatima and Camp Bernadette's business manager and camp registrar since 2000. Joanne is a member and volunteer with the American Camp Association and is a past secretary with the New Hampshire Camp Director's Association. Joanne and her husband, Mike, have three children, who are all current campers. Joanne enjoys playing soccer and volunteering her time coaching youth soccer.
