Camp Makerie
Camp Makerie / Makerie Afterschool, 3536 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
About
Camp Makerie includes hands-on activities such as building cardboard forts, taking part in joke battles, and having marshmallow fights. Campers also use a shark water slide and gather for campfire circles with campfire songs. The program features daily elements like a Challenge of the Day, Leadership Challenges, and Awesome Possum shout outs.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Camp Makerie states that it is all about building community together, with a goal of building kids up and seeing them grow in positive ways in their relationship to their community, their friends, and themselves. The camp uses Social Emotional Learning and Success Counseling strategies, and it uses fun as a tool to help kids grow. Camp expectations emphasize kindness, respect, and teamwork. Campers can earn collectible pin-able buttons for the daily Challenge of the Day, and older campers can earn leadership buttons when they lead others in making camp a better place. End-of-day campfire circles use a “magical talking wand” so campers can share their highs and lows. Awesome Possum shout outs recognize campers who brighten someone’s day. Makerie Afterschool, which is connected to Camp Makerie, is a Florida licensed Childcare Facility with License # C08AL0149. Camp Makerie is described as Gainesville’s #1 Summer Day Camp for Kids Ages 5–13.
Parents have shared that their kids love Camp Makerie and that they appreciate having a safe and supportive place where kids can learn, create, and have fun during school breaks while parents work. One parent reports that a child who enjoys positive affirmations and character lessons and another child who prefers hands-on, creative activities both really loved the camp. Another parent notes that their son loved Camp Makerie and has been asking to sign up for more sessions.
Last updated May 31, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Camp Makerie states that it is all about building community together, with a goal of building kids up and seeing them grow in positive ways in their relationship to their community, their friends, and themselves. The camp uses Social Emotional Learning and Success Counseling strategies, and it uses fun as a tool to help kids grow. Camp expectations emphasize kindness, respect, and teamwork. Campers can earn collectible pin-able buttons for the daily Challenge of the Day, and older campers can earn leadership buttons when they lead others in making camp a better place. End-of-day campfire circles use a “magical talking wand” so campers can share their highs and lows. Awesome Possum shout outs recognize campers who brighten someone’s day. Makerie Afterschool, which is connected to Camp Makerie, is a Florida licensed Childcare Facility with License # C08AL0149. Camp Makerie is described as Gainesville’s #1 Summer Day Camp for Kids Ages 5–13.
Parents have shared that their kids love Camp Makerie and that they appreciate having a safe and supportive place where kids can learn, create, and have fun during school breaks while parents work. One parent reports that a child who enjoys positive affirmations and character lessons and another child who prefers hands-on, creative activities both really loved the camp. Another parent notes that their son loved Camp Makerie and has been asking to sign up for more sessions.
Last updated May 31, 2026.
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