Camp Fraser serves as a Environmental Education Campus for schools throughout the DC metro region.
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.
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, raccoons, 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 habitants. 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 fringeless orchids, false hellebore, and poison hemlock. Fraser is also proud of its meritorious sassafras tree.
Camp Fraser is operated and managed by Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region. The land and facilities are owned by Calvary Baptist Church, Washington DC.
Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as "living classrooms."
