Camp Fraser provides guests with opportunities to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually through nature walks, canoeing, kayaking, creek walks, quiet times and devotions.
Calleva Partnership
Calvary is in partnership with Calleva at Camp Fraser. Since 1993, Calleva has provided outdoor adventure experiences for families in the DMV, including award-winning summer camps, weeklong wilderness trips for teens, kayaking lessons & horseback riding lessons for all ages. Calleva’s expert team of guides customize wilderness adventures to the goals of their partners. Calleva adventures are for everyone!
Learn more: https://calleva.org/
The Camp
Camp Fraser lies on approximately 76 acres of wooded land, surrounded by more than 230 acres of Fraser Preserve, an undeveloped area managed by the Nature Conservancy. Located a few miles from Great Falls, Virginia and just a 45-minute ride from downtown DC, Camp Fraser provides campers with opportunities to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually deep in nature and close to the District of Columbia.
Directions
101 Springvale Rd, Great Falls Virginia 22066
From the Beltway, take exit 44, Route 193 (Georgetown Pike) north, 6.2 miles to Great Falls. Continue through Great Falls 1.4 miles more to Springvale Rd. From the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Springvale Rd, turn right and drive north on Springvale as far as possible (2.7 miles). At approximately 2.2 miles–immediately past a French restaurant–the road jogs to the left and immediately right. The Camp Fraser “driveway” begins where Springvale Rd appears to end. There is a gate at that point, and a sign that indicates “Fraser Preserve”. The Lodge is approximately 1 mile up the gravel road.
Accommodations
The Fraser lodge houses all that is needed for indoor meetings of up to 100 people. The commercial kitchen is well equipped and is convenient for food preparation. There is a multi-purpose room for larger gatherings and for dining. Bunk beds sleep up to 48 overnight in 6 dormitory rooms downstairs. Men and women’s restrooms with two showers each are also located on the lower level.
Types of Use
Camp Fraser is used in many different ways: weekend overnight retreats, day retreats, week-long sessions programmed by the user, and programs for children and youth managed by Calleva.
Nature
A big attraction to Camp Fraser is the wildlife. Among the mammals known to inhabit Fraser are the mole, deer, wild turkeys, fox, snakes, squirrels, raccoon, bats and chipmunks. There are also several species of turtle, including the wood turtle more commonly found to the north. Amphibians sighted include the southern leopard frog, spring peepers, gray tree frog, American toad, two-lined salamander, and the northern red backed salamander. Among the nesting birds sighted are the red-shouldered hawk, ruby–throated humming bird, downy woodpecker, scarlet tanager, and the blue-gray gnatcatcher. The tremendous variety of wild flowers at Fraser may be directly attributed to its diverse inhabitants. About 300 species of wildflowers have been identified in the preserve; of special interest are the yellow adder’s tongue, purple cress, marsh marigold, purple fringe less orchids, false hellebore, and poison hemlock. Fraser is also proud of its meritorious sassafras tree.