Leaving Camp
On the last Saturday of each session, Villagers check out of their cabin, have an exit health interview and receive back any contraband that was held for them during their session.
Closing Ceremony/Parent Program
Villagers celebrate with each other at the Village the night before the last day of the session, as some villagers must depart before the Parent Program on Saturday due to travel arrangements. Villagers receive awards and celebrate with a feast. Every Village presents a Parent Program for parents/guardians and friends at 10 a.m. on the last Saturday of each session. Villagers perform skits, songs and dances they have learned throughout the session. Five and 10-year villagers and staff members are recognized. The Village store is open following the program. The Village dean and staff members are available to speak with parents on both opening and closing days.
Villager Release
We release your child ONLY to the person or persons you have designated, whether that be on closing day or an early departure. We request this information be written into the Village Passport and on the transportation form in the section labeled “Villager Release Documentation.” You may designate several people. While your villager is in session, you may update the information by faxing the transportation department; be sure to sign your request. For villagers who take air transportation, we release them to the custody of the airline. For all other villagers — those picked up at the Village or at Village charter transportation stops by family members or friends — we must have villager release information on file for the safety of the villager.
Note: We also need written villager release information if your villager must leave and return during the session. .
Villager Awards
Villagers are recognized for their participation in the summer programs.
· Years 2-4 Village Pins
· Year 5 World of Friendship Medallion
· Years 6-9 Certificates of Achievement
· Year 10 Circle of Peace Plaque
Villagers receive awards for the number of summers they have attended Concordia Language Villages, not the number of sessions. Therefore, a five-year award recipient may have attended more than five sessions. Only summer youth overnight camps attendance is counted toward villager awards.
Staff Awards
At Concordia Language Villages, we have many dedicated and quality staff members whom we also recognize for their years of service.
· Year 5 Citation of Excellence
· Year 10 Key to the Village Award
· Year 15 Circle of Peace Award
· Year 20 Global Citizenship Award
· Year 25 Evergreen Award
· Year 30 Sage Award
We are proud of all our villagers and staff and appreciate their commitment to Concordia Language Villages.
Lost and Found
Villagers should mark all belongings, including all towels and linens, with their full name. It is helpful for villagers to use the provided checklist before leaving the Village, as we cannot guarantee finding lost items after a session. If an item is left at the Village, call 1.800.222.4750 or write to:
Lost and Found
Concordia Language Villages, 8659
Thorsonveien NE, Bemidji MN 56601
Give a detailed description of the item and include the villager’s name and Village session number. We will make every effort to find the lost item. Families are responsible for postage. After December 1, all lost and found items are donated to local charity.
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Arriving
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Communicating with Your Villager
