Camp Management

Camping Department Director Tom Johnston has served as a professional Scouter for 24 years, in councils in eastern Massachusetts and western New York, and on the staff of Maine Matagamon Caoe Base and Northern Tier High Adventure Base. He is a graduate of SUNY Empire State College and the National Outdoor Leadership School. He earned his Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, and Woodbadge beads in the Suffolk County Council, Long Island, NY. He is a recipient of the OA Founders, and St. George awards. Contact: tjohnsto@bsamail.org

Schoellkopf Scout Reservation Boy Scout Summer Camp Director Jim Pritchard, a Town of Tonawanda native, graduate of Kenmore East High School and SUNY Fredonia (BFA Production Design/Technical Production), earned his Eagle Scout with Troop 202, chartered to St. Amelia’s Church, Tonawanda. Jim has served on GNFC summer camps staff for eight years, including positions in program, dining hall, craft lodge, and administration. Jim Pritchard is employed by the Greater Niagara Frontier Council as Senior District Executive for the Northwest District.Contact: jpritcha@bsamail.org

Schoellkopf Scout Reservation Boy Scout Summer Camp Program Director Matt Wilcott, a Cheektowaga resident, earned his Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor in Troop 616, chartered to the Northwood Elementary School, West Seneca. Matt has been attending Camp Schoellkopf as camper and staff for fifteen years. Matt has served as a CIT, Ecology Instructor, Assistant Director, and Director, and Camp Provisional Scoutmaster. Matt attended SUNY Geneseo (BA Geology and Science Education) and teaches near Rochester, NY. Contact: mattiejwilcott@gmail.com

Schoellkopf Scout Reservation Ranger David A Schrems has been active in the BSA for over 29 years. He was a Cub Scout in Pack 108 (Blessed Sacrament, Kenmore), and earned his Eagle Scout, Vigil OA Honor and Pius XII religious award in Troop 108. David also received the Silver Beaver Award in 2003. David holds an associates degree in Auto Mechanics from Erie Community College as well as 10 different Master Auto Technician certifications ranging from small engine repair to automotive repair both foreign and domestic to diesel engines. He is also competent in tractor repair and carpentry. Contact: dschrems@yahoo.com or 716-591-1171.