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CAMP LIFE     A shared experience and an individual journey!
At Camp Mákemáke the days are carefully structured with set mealtimes, bedtimes, campfires, circle times, free time and rest times. Every day the campers are presented with a series of optional activities ranging from kayaking to baking, to hiking.  Our campers are 100% free to participate or they can choose to opt out and just play with their friends or chill in a hammock.  Breakfast is at 8am every day and betime between 9pm to 10pm depending on the age of the campers. For some activities our campers are divided into the following groups:

CHINCHILLAS

Grade 2 /

Entering 2º  Básico

CITs/JCs

Grades 9,10 & 11/ Entering 1º, 2º o 3º  medio

PUDÚS

Grades ·3 & 4/

Entering 3º or 4º Básico

CONDORS

Grades 5 & 6/ Entering 5º or 6º Básico

LITs

Grades 7 & 8/ Entering 5º o 6º Básico

Typical Activities
Horseback riding, Hiking, Arts and Crafts. Cookery, Team sports, Archery, Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, River Tubing, Drama, Swimming, Harvesting blueberries, Animal care, Zip-lining
 
Special Events ​
  • Welcome, Midweek and Farewell Campfire ceremonies 
  • The Mákemáke Early-bird Challenge
  • Group challenges
  • The Trashion Show
  • The Mákemáke Olympics
  • The Mákemáke Gala
  • And a few surprise events too!​

Campers eat, play, sing and share as a group, but each camper's experience is unique. What our campers enjoy and remember the most are not the activities or special events, but a series of moments: 
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  • howling with laughter over a funny team game,
  • the sounds of crickets and frogs, 
  • whispering and giggling in the tents at night,
  • linking arms while singing around a campfire,
  • feeding the animals,
  • a shared joke with a new friend,
  • the taste of hot blueberry pie made from the berries that they picked themselves,
  • the feeling of being part of something unique and special,
  • the first time they look up and see the Milky Way tumbling across our clear wide skies. 
 
Click on the photos to below to get a feel for camp life! 

The Farmhouse Kitchen

Organic Tomatoes
Blueberries
Pile of Avocados
Lettuce
Fresh Lemons
Egg Delivery

Everyone loves the food at Camp Mákemáke! We are passionate about serving great meals and know   what our campers enjoy and what’s healthy for them. We source fresh products from the local area and complement our meals with vegetables from our own organic garden.

Each morning, we start with a hearty breakfast to recharge our campers’ energy, featuring fruits, natural yogurt, cereals, bread, and a delicious variety of spreads. Every day, we prepare something special, such as pancakes, waffles, crepes, scrambled eggs,  or French toast. It’s the best way to kick off the day!

Mid-morning, we offer a refreshing snack of watermelon, melon, strawberries, blueberries, and other seasonal fruits.

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Lunch, as the main meal, is delicious and nutritious, designed to satisfy everyone. There will always be a rich and varied fresh salad served separately, allowing each child to choose their favorite ingredients. We’ll have lettuce, tomatoes dressed with olive oil, grated carrots, and many other options, all accompanied by sauces prepared separately to ensure even the pickiest eaters find something they love.

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In the afternoon, we provide a different snack each day, which could include ice cream, grilled cheese sandwiches,  sopaipillas, calzones rotos, fruit smoothies, watermelon, fruit skewers with chocolate sauce, or banana splits. 

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For dinner, we enjoy nutritious meals like chicken with rice, fajitas, pasta and much more, ensuring that everyone leaves satisfied.

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We are fortunate to have a phenomenal kitchen team led by the friendly Señora Marta and her dedicated staff, all of whom are local women from our nearby village. We truly cherish their contributions and the warmth they bring to our camp.

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Campers wash their own dishes, and the older kids in the leadership program help serve the food. At the table, we have lots of fun with games and rituals, such as rewarding the campers who sing the loudest and best with the privilege of eating first. Meal times are special occasions for sharing, filled with laughter and good humor, creating unforgettable memories.

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Meals are prepared in the camp kitchen and enjoyed on our cozy shaded terrace, where there are always many options for picky eaters. And if a child is hungry outside of meal and snack times, they can always ask for an extra snack.

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At Camp Mákemáke, every meal is a celebration, a moment to enjoy the company of friends and create lasting bonds. We are excited to share these amazing and delicious experiences with our campers, ensuring that each day is filled with joy, fun, and great flavors!

Watermelons
Roasted Corn
Raspberries
Waffles
Apricots
Freshly Baked Muffins

The Mákemáke Organic Farm

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Camp Makemake is set on a sustainable family farm. We have been growing blueberries for over a decade. Recently we planted  cherries and apples. We keep cows, sheep, horses, donkeys and pigs. We make organic apple cider and blueberry vinegar.

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We care profoundly about the future of our planet and are doing everything in our power to make sure it is a beautiful one and this includes sharing our farming with our campers. We hope our campers return home with a greater appreciation of the effort, energy and care that goes into producing the food that reaches their tables. 

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Click here to visit our farm website: www.makemakefarm.com

 

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The health and educational benefits of spending a week or more on a farm for children are countless. There is so much to explore and so many unexpected treasures to be found. 
At camp our campers :
  • learn where their food comes from
  • meet real huasos and horse ride with them
  • harvest blueberries
  • learn about organic farming 
  • taste honey from our hives
  • visit our worm farm
  • feed the pigs
  • visit the sheep and donkeys
  • ride tractors
  • ride the horses
  • learn from the farmer
  • climb on haystacks
  • get muddy
  • pick veggies for their meals
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Summer camp art
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