Sarah Schnitter and Ken Crawford were both campers while in high school and then counselor-coaches before becoming co-directors in 2017.
They continue the long history and tradition of Blue Mountain XC Camp and are dedicated to ensuring all campers have an incredible BMXC experience.
They continue the long history and tradition of Blue Mountain XC Camp and are dedicated to ensuring all campers have an incredible BMXC experience.
Ken Crawford, Camp Director
Running competitively for more than 25 years Ken has collected a lot of data on training and and is a serious fan of athletics and cross country. He's run or raced in 34 states and on 5 continents and even squeaked out a few wins in his prime. Ken races a variety of distances and always loved the team aspect of cross country in high school, college, and on club teams. Ken graduated from Clarkson University ('06) with degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry and when he's not at Blue Mountain you might see him running around Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY where he lives with his lovely wife. In his free time he is a senior process engineer and likes to make spreadsheets. |
Sarah Schnitter, Camp Director
Sarah is a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School ('07) and Nazareth College ('11,'13) with a Masters in Literacy. Sarah has always enjoyed running more for the socialization than the competitive races. Some of her most memorable running moments are with her Dad, her first training partner, because he'll always listen to whatever she has to say. Today you'll find her teaching first grade and counting down the days until camp. After school Sarah is an assistant cross country and track coach for the school where she teaches. Another reason Sarah loves Blue Mountain is because she met her husband, fellow counselor John Schnitter, at camp in 2009. Sarah currently resides in Geneseo, NY. |
Staff and Coaches
Our staff and coaches are what make BMXC such an amazing experience for the campers - please consider becoming a member of our staff if you want be a mentor and join the BMXC family! Everyone plays a special role at camp no matter their running experience is - so no matter your running ability please contact us to become a member of the BMXC team! Each unique staff member brings that unique practical knowledge to camp and adds to the campers' experience.
While many of our staff were once campers at Blue Mountain, we accept applications from all! Our staff includes:
While many of our staff were once campers at Blue Mountain, we accept applications from all! Our staff includes:
- a registered nurse
- American Red Cross certified lifeguards
- race directors, teachers, and first time runners who all have unique skills to share with the campers
- current and former college athletes from Division 1, 2, and 3 schools with a wealth of running experience
- high school coaches with knowledge collected over multiple decades of coaching and with CPR/AED/First Aid training certifications
- running store employees who know their shoes and apparel
Want to join our staff?
Our long term staff are what make BMXC great but we're always looking for new counselors as well!
Email directors@bluemountainxccamp.com with any staff inquiries or questions
Our long term staff are what make BMXC great but we're always looking for new counselors as well!
Email directors@bluemountainxccamp.com with any staff inquiries or questions
Be sure to include all of the following (and don't worry if you have to put "None" or "Not applicable" for some of them!)
Name
Date of Birth
Email, Phone, and Address
High school, graduation year, and if you ran
College, graduation year, and if you ran
If you attended BMXC - what years?
CPR, Lifeguard, and Coaching certifications
Coaching or summer camp experience - include a contact as a reference if applicable
Short description of your running ability
Short description of anything else (running or non-running related) that would make you a great counselor
Name
Date of Birth
Email, Phone, and Address
High school, graduation year, and if you ran
College, graduation year, and if you ran
If you attended BMXC - what years?
CPR, Lifeguard, and Coaching certifications
Coaching or summer camp experience - include a contact as a reference if applicable
Short description of your running ability
Short description of anything else (running or non-running related) that would make you a great counselor