OUR TEAM IS
A family that has grown over time
We have met every summer for over 30 years. We have grown and shared multiple experiences. We love contact with nature. We respect and value the differences of each of the children who attend the summer camp.
Mary Seppi
CEO & Founder
Mary Seppi - CEO & Founder
In her continuing quest for professional development , Mary completed her Master’s Degree in Education (EdM) from Harvard University , in 2010.
The studies at Harvard confirmed her beliefs in the importance of the subtle work she does with children in Las Mulas in the areas of self control, responsibility, perseverance and inclusion. The Harvard degree, in addition to her B.S. in Recreation Administration from San Jose State University and a Bilingual Teaching Credential (BCLAD) from San Diego State University have given her an interesting career in education. Mary’s strong belief in the importance of unstructured play times and her dogged attention to safety (both physical and emotional) has made Las Mulas Summer Camp a popular and successful vacation for international residents of Chile for over twenty years.
Elisa Sepúlveda
CEO & Founder
Elisa Sepúlveda - Founder
Elisa has been a part of the summer camp since it started in 1993. She has known this Andean landscape since she was a baby.
Over her many years of experience with children and wilderness Elisa has grown to understand how to safely introduce the Andes to children of all ages and physical abilities.
As our Director, and head counselor, Elisa makes sure that the entire group of counselors is properly trained and able to guide and care for your children.
Her physical strength and stamina are essential for leading adventures as well as yoga classes, swimming, games and art classes.
Elisa’s fun energy, her sensitivity to children and her understanding of what our camp has to offer helps her foster deep bonds with the children.
Outside of the Andes,
Elisa earned her Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture and a minor in Studio Art at the University of California at Davis.
After nearly ten years of running her very successful design and construction firm in California, Elisa changed career paths.
Elisa is now living full time in Chile where she is building Las Mulas to be a year-round guest house.
Packed into her busy schedule, she is also fulfilling her lifetime dream of creating “Las Animas Arts and Ecology Center” which is situated up river from Las Mulas.
The center is already providing space for workshops in different areas of sustainable agriculture, bee-keeping and forest gardens.
Elisa has 2 beautiful daughters who also attend camp.
Augusto Roncagliolo
CEO & Founder
Augusto Roncagliolo - Founder
During the year Augusto manages the infrastructure and improvements of Las Mulas, and during camp he oversees all camp logistics, safety as well as being a fatherly figure for all campers.
He is in great physical condition, and leads daily adventure hikes, river excursions, and documents children’s play with his talented eye for photography.
During his spare time Augusto plays tennis and enjoys his family life.
THEY ENTERTAIN AND TEACH US
Teachers
Johnnie Mac
Carpentry
Johnnie Mac
Johnnie Mac is our very own “Johnnie Cash” as well as a professional carpenter. His incredible baritone voice, talent and passion for music is an inspiration for us all. His songs get us going clapping and dancing; his infectious musical energy encourages us to join the sing-alongs.
He keeps the kids safe in the carpentry shop and supervises the boat building for his hallmark “Las Mulas Boat Race”.
See the Johnnie Mac “Clappers” on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Las-Mulas-Summer-Camp-243218315723417/?pnref=lhc
Angela
Teacher
THOSE WHO LOVES LAS MULAS
Our Counselors
We developed this program for children who love Las Mulas, who feel a little too old to come to camp and would like to try working for the first time. Get to know them here …
Sol
His favourite things about Las Mulas are the river, the forest, and the amazing people he has met year after year. Sol leads the Archery activity though he often makes excuses to help in Fort building.
His personality is characterized by his energy, friendliness and responsibility.
Montse
Montse’s first year was 2013. That year she was 13 and she thought she was older than many other campers, and that she would not enjoy it as much, but her experience exceeded her expectations. She liked the camp so much that she kept coming back every summer since then.
What she likes most about the camp is making new friends and being in contact with nature 24/7. She loves to go to the river and see how each member of the camp; Monitors and children enjoy it in their own way, creating a very entertaining collective atmosphere. Montse develops the arts & crafts activity, but sometimes she likes to accompany the other activities she loves.
She is highlighted by her sociable character and her love for the camp. She always tries to ensure that all children have an experience just as great as her’s was as a camper, through collaborating with them along with her love for art, the river, friendships and nature.
Tom
Tom has been working at Las Mulas since 2012. What he likes the most about the camp is the nature, the sky, the song of the birds, and the river.
We can see Tom singing, playing the guitar or laughing at his jokes. He is friendly, sociable and with a good sense of humor. Tom leads the Fort Building activity.
Aidan
His personality is characterized by his energy, humor, inclusiveness and leadership
He is in charge of the fishing activity, but he also likes to play sports, in addition to being actively involved in all court games
Maren
He has always shown leadership skills and has been a good and happy influence in camp.
His happiness is infectious and kids flock around him. He is attentive in the river and treats this part of the job seriously. Maren is a fantastic chef and leads the cooking class, he also likes to teach the survival activity.
Gaby
The first time she came she was very nervous because she didn’t know anybody at camp, but later she realized that there was nothing to worry about, since the campers, the counselors and the environment made her feel very welcome.
She has always been very friendly and happy with the campers. She is responsible and loves all camp activities, but riding horses is her favorite.
Gaby is mature beyond her years and doesn’t hesitate if she sees a behavior that could be a danger to other campers. She is kind and generous with her time and maintains a reserve of energy for any situation, day or night in the bunkhouse.
Raquel
She is always smiling, friendly, responsible and confident, which is necessary to lead the horse riding activity.
She is also in charge of administering the medications prescribed to the campers.
Victoria
She is kind, caring and organized, as well as being very alert to potential problems, where she is able to remain calm and apply her extensive first aid knowledge.
Hannah
Her favorite things about the camp are the river, the mountains, the people and the possibility of disconnecting, since for her Las Mulas is like another world … A place where she can be herself and enjoy.
Hannah loves helping out with Fort building, adventure, cooking, and everything to do with the river. (In her early years as a camper, she was nicknamed the mermaid).
You can always see Hannah with a big smile, she is very sociable, she loves meeting new people, she likes adventures, helping and above all being who she is
Felipe
Nobody can play cards, chess, or backgammon with more dedication than Felipe. He is always willing to set up courts and gather kids for pick up dodgeball games, basketball, capture the flag and softball. Felipe’s favorite games are night games where he can hide in a tree and make funny animal sounds until an eager group of kids can find him.
Felipe is a kind and inclusive young man who is always willing to help entertain any camper that wants or needs some quiet time playing board games before dinner. He is responsible for organizing field games, as well as leading the filmmaking activity.
IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET THE HANDS OF WHO ARE
In the kitchen
Ms. Sylvia
HE KNOWS THE ACHIBUENO RIVER AND LAS MULAS BETTER THAN ANYONE
In the field, with the horses
Mr. Gerardo