WELCOME TO GUATEMALA
Nestled in two vibrant lakeside communities on Lake Atitlán, Culture Chalk offers immersive learning experiences from its flagship campus in San Juan La Laguna and its Bambu campus in Santiago Atitlán. Surrounded by rich Maya culture, stunning volcanic landscapes, and welcoming local communities, these unique destinations create the perfect environment for worldschooling, homeschool enrichment, educational travel, and meaningful cultural exchange in Guatemala.
UPCOMING DATES
JUNE AND JULY FAMILY IMMERSION IN SAN JUAN
10 Day Stays throughout the months of June and July
This is a 100% locally led program!
A hub designed to empower our local staff team, where they manage and keep things on track. The 10-day programs include:
Lake-view Accommodations
Breakfasts
Spanish lessons every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in the neighbouring Eco Spanish School - (Parents can join for an added fee)
Cultural Activities such as weaving, embroidery, and cooking classes.
Tours
Kayaking
Shuttle service from Guatemala City
This program is offered at an unbelievable discount to kickstart our staff into leadership roles.
Take advantage of this incredible deal:
10-day program just 1800.00 for a family of 4
OR stay 28 days in July for just 3200.00!
Summer Family Cultural Immersion Hub - San Juan
July 29th - August 7th, 2026
Our Lake Atitlan Family Hubs are something special! This program is tried and tested, a 10-day experience FULL of adventure, fun and culture.
Morning Spanish lessons, breakfast buffets, guided market visits, community service, Mayan history and stories around the fire, "Toy share" coffee and sweetbread hosted by Mayan families in their homes, art, boat tours of the lake, and hands-on chocolate-making demonstrations.
An incredible program!
Price includes Shuttle from and to the airport, accommodations, breakfasts, lunches and all activities.
$3200 per family of 4 (+250 per extra child).
$2000 per single parent and child
APPLY NOW! -ALMOST FULLY BOOKED!
AUGUST BAMBU FAMILY HUB 2026 SANTIAGO, ATITLAN.
Running:
August 2-8
ALL AGES
Welcome to the 2026 Bambu Family Hub! A 6-night program that will introduce your family to Lake Atitlán, local Mayan Culture, and incredible food!
Situated right on the shores of Lake Atitlán, our Santiago Bambu campus offers direct access for kayaking, swimming, boat tours and visits to other towns.
Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool, hot tub, temazcal, cultural activities, art and crafts time as well as organized games, hikes and tours.
3 SPOTS LEFT!
Families with Teens Cultural Immersion Hub
SEPTEMBER 10th -19th, 2026
Our families with teens camps are a blast! Designed for connection, adventure, teen leadership training, exploration and learning.
This trip is all about finding our passions and clarifying our vision of what we want in the future based on our core values, principles and personalities. As always, community service is a huge part of this program, teaching your teen about outward-focused living and gratitude. Mayan history and stories around the fire, zip-lining, kayaking, soccer with locals, boat tours of the lake, rock jumping, and hands-on chocolate-making demonstrations.
Your kids won't want to leave!
Price includes shuttle service to and from the airport, accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, and all activities.
SALE ON NOW! CLICK TO SEE DISCOUNTED RATES
OLD SCHOOL PROGRAM 2026 SAN JUAN
October 2026 - ALL MONTH!
A truly incredible program designed to turn the villages of San Juan and San Pedro La Laguna into a campus of its own.
Come live with us at our family-run boutique hotel while we use the afternoons to apprentice in "old-school" crafts.
Cooking - Weaving - Handyman classes - Shoemaking - Spanish Classes - Sewing - Beading - Etiquette Classes and much more!
Minimum Stay is the full month of October, breakfast spread included every morning, three formal Spanish classes a week for your children, bi-weekly excursions, and accommodations! All this included, and starting at a rate of just $3300USD/month per family of 4!
Accommodations, breakfasts, tuition, activities and airport shuttles from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan ALL included.
JUST ONE SPOT LEFT
FALL BAMBU FAMILY HUB 2026 SANTIAGO, ATITLAN.
Running:
August 29 - September 4
ALL AGES
Welcome to the 2026 Bambu Family hub! A 6-night program that will introduce your family to Lake Atitlan, local Mayan Culture, and incredible food!
Situated right on the shores of Lake Atitlan, our Santiago Bambu campus offers direct access for kayaking, swimming, boat tours and visits to other towns.
Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool, hot tub, temazcal, cultural activities, art and crafts time as well as organized games, hikes and tours.
CULTURE CHALK 9-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL
October 21 - 29, 2026
Welcome to the 2026 October Photography and Birdwatching Bambu Family hub! An 8-night program that will introduce your family to Lake Atitlan, local Mayan Culture, and incredible food!
Situated right on the shores of Lake Atitlan, our Santiago Bambu campus offers direct access for kayaking, swimming, boat tours and visits to other towns.
This hub focuses on daily photography skills taught by local professionals and includes regular guided hikes in nature to practice getting that perfect shot!
Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool, hot tub, temazcal, cultural activities, art and crafts time, organized games, and tours.
DISCOUNTED 20% FOR OUR FIRST 3 SIGN-UPS
"Adventure Babes"
Ladies Hiking Retreat, Winter 2026
November 30 - Dec 6, 2026
Co-hosted by Kate Woodford of 'Adventure Babes Tours', this trip is gonna be a LOT of fun!
Join us for an action-packed 6 days of physical training and satisfaction as we hike Guatemala's most famous volcanoes, trails and viewpoints!
Itinerary includes:
Airport Shuttle to Antigua - Overnight hike up the notorious Acatenango Volcano with night-time views of active neighbouring Volcano Fuego - Shuttle to Lake Atitlan - Sunrise hike up Rostro Maya for a campfire pancake breakfast overlooking Lake Atitlán - Most meals and all accommodations - Solar pools soak - SUP Boarding Lake Atitlán - Cooking Class - Tuk-tuk tour - Shuttle back to airport!
BOOKING UP FAST, RESERVE NOW!
A great goal to get in shape for!
2027
Culture Chalk Signature Family Cultural Immersion Hub
Jan 5th - Jan 14th, 2027
Our Lake Atitlan Family Hubs are something special! This program is tried and tested, a 10-day experience FULL of adventure, fun and culture.
Here's a sneak peek!
Spanish lessons, breakfast buffets, guided market visits, community service, Mayan history and stories around the fire, our "toy share" coffee and sweetbread event hosted by Mayan families in their homes, art classes, boat tours of the lake, and hands-on chocolate-making demonstrations.
A marvellous program that is bound to shift your perspective!
Price includes shuttle service to and from the airport, accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, and all activities.
$ 3,200 per family of 4 (+ $250 per extra child).
$2000 per single parent and child
OLDER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Feb 1st - March 15th, 2027
A place where old dawgs learn new tricks!
This "retirement living" setting is for guests who are aged 50 and up!
Daily activities, meals, and cultural experiences in a community living setting.
Private rooms and bathrooms
Meals
Transportation
Just $500 per week!
4-week minimum stay.
Hikes, boating tours, storytelling, textile workshops, guided market tours and much, much more.
3 SPOTS LEFT!
SEMANA SANTA 2027
AN ALL AGES FAMILY HUB
March 20th - 29th 2027
San Juan's Easter (Semana Santa) traditions involve families and businesses from around town making sawdust, dying it and using it to decorate the street with intricate stencils, flowers, fruits and vegetables.
The community gathers for this incredible art collaboration that is then walked over during the Good Friday evening procession.
People of all backgrounds and denominations are brought together to observe as the entire town reflects on the past year, grace, repentance, and what could be done better to live a more righteous life.
2 ROOMS LEFT
APRIL MOTHER-DAUGHTER TRIP!
April 1 - April 9, 2027
Visit San Juan La Laguna and experience its stunning beauty while noting the obvious differences between your standard of living and the locals'. Observe the joy and community present in our neighbourhood and leave with a renewed sense of gratitude. This trip is all about contrasts. We finish off the adventure with an incredible overnight hike up the infamous Acatenango Volcano to stay in a cabin and watch the neighbouring Volcano Fuego erupt through the night.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
APRIL FAMILY IMMERSION TRIP!
April 13 - April 22, 2027
This cultural immersion program is tried and tested, our 10-day family hub is FULL of adventure, fun and culture.
Here's the snapshot:
Spanish lessons, breakfast buffets, lunches, guided market visits, community service, Mayan history and stories around the fire, our "toy share" coffee and sweetbread event hosted by Mayan families in their homes, art classes, boat tours of the lake, and hands-on chocolate-making demonstrations.
A program that is bound to shift your perspective!
Price includes shuttle service to and from the airport, accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, and all activities.
$ 3,200 per family of 4 (+ $250 per extra child).
$2000 per single parent and child. Registration has not officially been opened, but we will take your name if you want to reserve!
APRIL WOMEN'S HIKING TRIP!
April 24 - April 30, 2027
Itinerary includes:
Airport Shuttle to Antigua - Overnight hike up the notorious Acatenango Volcano with night-time views of active neighbouring Volcano Fuego - Shuttle to Lake Atitlan - Sunrise hike up Rostro Maya for a campfire pancake breakfast overlooking Lake Atitlán - Most meals and all accommodations - Solar pool soak - SUP Boarding Lake Atitlan - Cooking Class - Tuk Tuk tour - Shuttle back to the airport!
Cultural Immersion Retreats