Kayaking in DC is worth all the hype and more. If you’re not kayaking in the DMV yet it’s not too late to start with Calleva’s River School.
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Calleva’s innovative outdoor education & adventure programs get people outdoors for experiences that promote personal growth, community, skill building & a healthy lifestyle.
EVERYONE is Welcome at Calleva!
Our team dreams big!
Calleva offers a wide variety of experiences in beautiful outdoors spaces. We visit the rivers, trails & other rural spaces in Washington DC’s “backyard.” Calleva’s highly skilled leaders have a reputation for creatively engaging guests to explore the wonders of the great outdoors as they expand their own skills & comfort zones.
- Paddle, climb, or bike with us at various locations in MD, VA & WV.
- Dig in a delicious & engaging farm-to-table experience.
- Saddle up for a horseback riding lesson.
- Gather a group for a customized team building experience.
What's up this Season?
There is never a dull moment at Calleva!
happening this fall:
Calleva River School Evening and Weekend Classes for all Ages (year round)
Nature Immersion Programs for kids on the Farm (now-DEC)
Horseback Riding Classes on the Farm (now-DEC)
Outdoor Education programs for schools (now-NOV)
Markoff's Haunted Forest (OCT)
Notes from the Pros

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