Colvig Silver Camps
Family-owned and operated summer camp in Durango, Colorado, offering both day and overnight programs with a focus on...
▌ Editor's read Colvig Silver Camps' website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of their programs. The camp is ACA accredited, with their accreditation valid until 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with common themes praising the camp's positive impact on children, the variety of activities, and the caring staff. The camp, founded by Ned and Mary Colvig, has been operating for 85 years since 1939, highlighting its long-standing presence and experience. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Colvig Silver Camps is an overnight camp, and based on its long history and private ownership, it appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @colvigsilvercamps on Instagram and ColvigSilverCamps on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194185+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Colvig Silver Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1941 (85 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 9665 County Rd 240, Durango, CO 81301, USA
- Phone: (970) 247-2564
- Cost notes: Two-week sessions are $3960. Four-week sessions are $7580. Sibling and early bird discounts are available. Financial aid is also available.
↗ What parents like
- Family owned and operated
- Non-competitive & choice-based
↘ Watch for
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Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Colvig Silver Camps
- What ages does Colvig Silver Camps accept?
- Colvig Silver Camps is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Colvig Silver Camps cost?
- Colvig Silver Camps publishes $1,980/week for the standard session. Two-week sessions are $3960. Four-week sessions are $7580. Sibling and early bird discounts are available. Financial aid is also available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Colvig Silver Camps's hours?
- Colvig Silver Camps runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Colvig Silver Camps accredited?
- Yes — Colvig Silver Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 85 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Colvig Silver Camps?
- Colvig Silver Camps is operated by a private business, with 85 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Colvig Silver Camps provide lunch?
- Yes — Colvig Silver Camps includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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