Calleva is the largest outdoor education organization in Central Maryland, United States, established to provide outdoor team building opportunities for groups such as schools and companies, and to take groups of individuals on excursions throughout Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
History
Nick, Matt & Alex Markoff dreamed up Calleva back in 1992, and the last 30 years have taken our team to a wide world of adventure that’s way beyond their original vision!
Originally founded as a small summer camp, Calleva is now nationally known as an innovative force in outdoor adventure & education. The growth of our community has been fueled by the passion and skills brought over the years as Calleva has attracted the best of the best to support our mission. Olympic kayakers, top tier wilderness professionals, seasoned educators, high energy camp leaders, committed conservationists, and creative trades people and artists – all have contributed to our organization’s success.
That said, remembering where we’ve been is important for understanding who we are and where we are going. We are mindful that our collective success is built upon the passion of our founders, who love introducing kids to the outdoors and teaching them to achieve their very best in every activity. We embrace this ethic in everything we do!
Calleva’s unique brand of outdoor adventure is expressed through summer camp, a year-round kayaking school, outdoor educational experiences, community building, and small-scale sustainable farming. Calleva’s dynamic & mobile programming introduces participants to the best parks, trails, rivers, and rocks in our region, providing challenging outdoor experiences that expand comfort zones and foster teamwork.
Step into our office – we’d love to adventure with you!