Our Team
The Durango Way.
We love our community. We love our mountains.
Our Leaders
Vivienne McIntyre
Founder
Mrs. Vivienne is the heart and soul behind the scenes. She works tirelessly to ensure that Nifty Nanny is the best summer camp you send your kids too! Her passion and drive stems from her homeschool experience as an elementary student, at home with her 4 sisters. She launched Nifty Nanny in 2014 after nannying for many families in Durango, CO over her college career. After graduating in the fall of 2014, she took her Elementary Education degree and worked for 9R School District, while building her business. After two years, she was ready to step out on her own and make her dreams happen. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any question or to schedule a meet and greet.
Katie King
Program Director
I worked my first mountain bike job at a summer camp in North Carolina 10 years ago! I went to Brevard College and received a degree in Outdoor Leadership and Experiential Education. I spent most of my 20's working summer camps, Outward Bound, Therapeutic Programs, and Montessori Education. Some values that guide my life and educational approach include authenticity, autonomy, creativity, playfulness, humor, connection, nature exploration, and above all, safety and compassion.
A quote that can sum up my philosophy as an educator and coach is "we do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit"
Savannah Bergman
Head Coach
Miss Savannah has lived in Durango for the past nine years and is currently studying nursing at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. She loves working with kids and getting to be a part of their learning and growth. This is her fourth summer with Nifty Nanny and she is excited about all of the picnics, river time, and adventures. She can't wait to meet our campers!
Evie Morris
Assistant Coach
I am a local who loves to spend time outdoors and be a part of the community. This is my third year returning to Nifty Nanny as an instructor and I enjoy working here very much! I was a camper for many years in the beginning and have always had fun rain or shine. I also enjoy a good cup of coffee and a book during my down time or in the afternoons!
<< Picture of Evie as a Nifty Nanny Camper in 2015!
Colleen Wilcox
Coach
Known as Miss Colleen during the school year, is Mom to a soon-to-be-first grader. She and her son Jackson love to spend most of the warm seasons adventuring outside. Formerly an elementary teacher, she has been a preschool teacher the past few years, but her new focus is getting her credentials to be a nature-based programs coach for teachers and administrators.