Calleva Adventure Programs
Madeira School (Calleva McLean – VA Summer Camps & Aerial Course), 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
About
Calleva Adventure Programs includes Calleva Cubs, where children ages 4-5 take part in free play-based outdoor activities focused on curiosity and discovery. It also includes Calleva Explorers for ages 6-8, with nature exploration and intro adventure sports such as canoeing, hiking, and climbing. Other options include Calleva Sampler Camp, with a different outdoor adventure activity each day, and Calleva Adventure Camp, a week focused on a single adventure sport with a Thursday night campout.
Programs
- Calleva Cubs — 4-5 · Free play-based, encouraging curiosity and discovery all day in the outdoors.
- Calleva Explorers — 6-8 · Nature exploration and intro adventure sport activities like canoeing, hiking and climbing.
- Calleva Sampler Camp — 8-12 · Day camp · Intro to a different outdoor adventure activity every day; water and land activities; no Thursday campout.
- Calleva Adventure Camp — 9-15 · Skills and confidence building week focused on a single adventure sport; Thursday night campout included.
- Calleva High Adventurers — 12-16 · Full immersion during a week of non-stop back country exploration and skill building; full week away outdoors in the wilderness.
- Calleva Leaders in Training — 13-16 · Physically and mentally challenging week in the outdoors for teens ready to reach beyond comfort zones to experience personal and team success; full week away outdoors in the wilderness.
- Calleva Summer Staff — 16-adults · Continue to expand capabilities by joining the community of leaders who make it all possible.
- Summer Camp — 4-16 · JUN-AUG
- Leaders in Training for teens — teens · JUN-AUG
At a glance
- Ages: 1–18 years old
- General schedule: Summer camp is offered JUN-AUG. Calleva Adventure Camps move about, finding the best locations for their adventure activities. Campers are not accessible between 9:30 am and 3 pm every day.
About the provider
Calleva was dreamed up in 1992 and is now in its 30th year as described on the About Us page. It was originally founded as a small summer camp. Its mission is to get all people outdoors, providing safe, educational, and challenging experiences that promote personal growth, group cooperation, and leadership skills.
Calleva offers day camps as well as overnight camp options. High Adventure Trips are a full week away for campers ages 12-16. Camp ages are based on the camper’s age as of September 1, 2026.
Last updated October 28, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.