Norwegian

Adventure Day Camps, Bemidji, Minn.
Village Explorers Day Camps, Twin Cities

Day Camp Schedule

Adventure Day Camps (ages 6-11)
Bemidji, Minn. 

With a passport in hand, your child will join a whole new world of adventure at Skogfjorden, the authentic Norwegian Language Village!

Norwegians love to explore — we’ve been doing it for centuries!  Explore with us at and see what you find: perhaps a message from the Vikings, a secret bålplass (campfire) for preparing pinnebrød on a stick, perhaps a polar bear, perhaps the nøkken troll under a bridge, or perhaps even the largest paper clip you have ever seen. 

Every day is different, but we’ll always be exploring.  Most explorations happen outdoors, so come prepared — dressed to go anywhere at any time!

Tuesday-Friday 9:00 - 5:15
9:00    Ankomst (coming into port)
9:30    Allsang (singing)
10:15  Kretser (time and space travel to different adventures in Norway)
12:00  Matpause (picnic snack break)
12:45  Strenggruppe (small language learning group)
1:45    Kosetime I (free choice activities -- a variety of active, creative                  
             and fun activities)
2:30    Middag (mid-day meal)
3:30    Middagslur (mid-day rest time -- this will be done as guests in cabins 
            with other villagers)
4:30    Kosetime II (free choice activities)
5:15    Avgang (leaving port)
Parents may pick up child at camp.

Lunch is provided.

Twin Cities (Village Explorers) Day Camps

Join us for Language Detectives: In Search of World Treasures!  Children will become Norwegian detectives as they search each day for hidden language and culture treasures.  They will work with other detectives to solve mysteries - using maps, artwork and landmarks around Norway as their clues.  Whether beginning language learners or advanced speakers, the detectives will utilize language as a tool for their adventures.  Norwegian games, art projects, and songs will support their mission, and collaboration and imagination will be key to solving the puzzles!  Lykke til!

Timeplan:
9:00 Ankomst (arrival)
9:15 Allsang (singing)
9:45 Kretser (detectives begin the search for missing treasures!)
10:30 Matpause (snack)
11:00 Utelek (authentic Norwegian outdoor games and activities) 
11:30 Kretser II (detectives try to solve the mystery of the day)
12:00 Avgang (go home to rest for the next day's adventure!)

(Snack provided.)