Nifty Summer Camp
Our Mission
We give kids the freedom to explore nature, themselves, through the power of community and with our bicycles. For kids between the ages of 7-9 years old.
A Nifty Summer Experience
Our Summer Camp is an outdoor bike adventure summer camp in Durango, CO. Every day is biking day! Kids adventure on bikes daily along the beautiful Animas River Trail, incorporates field trips and special guest teachers to provide our Campers with a truly unique Summer Break experience.
Bring your bike!
We ride bikes every single day! Two-wheel pedal bikes are required.
Age Requirement
Children must be between the ages of 7-9 years old to attend our Summer Camp.
14
Small Group
We can only accept 14 children daily for our Summer Camp.
Excellent Ratios
For every 7 students, we have 1 adult. Our maximum group size is 14 students with 2 adults.
Schedule Details
10 weeks / June - August
Monday - Thursday / 9AM - 4PM
Friday 9AM - 1PM
Location
Drop off/Pick up everyday @
Fassbinder (Triangle) Park
"The instructors were all very friendly and clearly very engaged with the children. When I picked the boys up they didn't want to leave and all the instructors were playing with or interacting with the kids. It was great!"
Jeremy, Nifty Summer Camp Parent
Why we do what we do.
Kids need to be kids these days. With all the options keeping it simple, yet customized, fun and consistent support kids to explore who they are and what they love. They need to experience reflection, stillness, time in play, and the surprise and adventure nature delivers. It brings inspiration. We share this with your kiddos in a safe, customized environment. It’s time to get your kiddos out and we help you do this.
Our Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles allow us to offer the best quality program for our community and cultivate happiness within our children.
Time in Nature
Bikes + Colorado Sunshine = Happy Kids!
Community
A strong community foundations offers stability to allow children to thrive.
Preparedness
Safety + Consistent Support = Happy Kids = Happy Parents!
"My son is 9 and absolutely had a blast with what he calls "the most fun camp counselors ever"."
Cindy
Hello . . .
I'm Vivienne McIntyre
I am the creator, founder and all things Nifty Nanny. I am so glad you are here! I've been in the child care industry and running summer camps for over a decade and love creating fun, safe opportunities for children to learn and grow in nature, community and friendship. Let's join hands to raise brave, happy, soulful kids.
Are we a good match?
Our ideal family is one who values the importance of nature in their everyday lives, believes in the power of pushing boundaries to achieve personal growth and understands the importance of community.