Summer Youth Camps

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Hundreds of thousands of satisfied language learners have experienced the wonder of speaking a new language through our fun and natural immersion environment.

One-Week

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Our one-week programs are perfect for first-time villagers who are ready to experience an overnight camp but may not be ready for a longer time away from home. Open to ages 7 and above, these programs provide the full immersion core curriculum along with all the fun arts, crafts, games and cultural exploration of the Language Village camp experience.

Two-Week

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Our two-week programs are our most popular, during which villagers gain and enhance language skills and cultural knowledge through immersive experiences embedded in daily life. It's the CLVway! Through formal instruction combined with music, arts, sports and classic summer camp activities like campfires, swimming and more, villagers learn their target language and grow to become courageous global citizens.

Four-Week

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Our four-week programs provide extensive opportunities for those ready to dive deeper into the immersive Language Village experience. Each four-week session is divided by an interim weekend, during which villagers have the opportunity to call home, do their laundry and take a break from the activity of Village life. It’s the CLVway, taken to the max!

High School Credit

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Want to gain an entire year’s worth of high school language credit in just four weeks? Our High School Credit programs are for you! Fully accredited by Cognia, these programs include standardized curriculums, tests and transcripts to meet your local school system’s requirements. Each four-week session is divided by an interim weekend, during which villagers have the opportunity to call home, do their laundry and take a break from the rigorous activity of Village life. Learn more about our High School Credit Programs.

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Getting Ready for Camp

Bring a toothbrush, clean socks and your sense of adventure. The best way to prepare for Concordia Language Villages is to drop any doubts at the door and open yourself up to unforgettable new experiences. Learn more about getting ready for camp and the tools provided for you.

  • Camper checklist
  • Transportation
  • Villager tips
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Life at Camp

Each Language Village has a unique and culturally influenced daily schedule packed with fun activities, learning and excitement! From sun-up to sun-down, villagers are immersed in the target language and culture in ways you cannot imitate in a classroom setting. Below is a list of things you can learn about and expect at camp:

  • Daily schedule
  • Device policy
  • Contacting your camper
  • Cuisine
  • Lodging
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VILLAGE

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Arabic Language Village
Practicing Writing in Arabic
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Chinese Language Village
Learning Outdoors
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Danish Language Village
Cultural Danish Crafts
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Finnish Language Village
Lake Fun
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French Language Village
Playing Football (Soccer)
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German Language Village
Exploring the Outdoors on Bicycles
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Italian Language Village
Making Fresh Mozzarella!
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Japanese Language Village
Custom Birch Nametags
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Korean Language Village
Practicing Korean Script
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French Language Village
Canoeing at Turtle River Lake
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Norwegian Language Village
Songtime in Norwegian
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Portuguese Language Village
Learning to Paddleboard
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Russian Language Village
Songs by the Campfire
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Spanish Language Village
Dancing on the Plaza!
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Swedish Language Village
Sailing Lessons
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A Learning setting that’s as important to what you learn.

We build a positive, supportive community of learners where anyone – regardless of proficiency – can benefit from our language and cultural immersion experience. No other educational institution in the United States provides the level of cultural context that Concordia Language Villages offers our participants. Our programs are rigorous, fun, intentional and time-tested.

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Upcoming Youth Overnight Camps

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Chinese Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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Chinese
Dates:
Jun 10
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Jun 15
2024
Location:
Leased Site
Ages 7 - 18
Cost: $
1345
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
91
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Female openings:
90
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
French Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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French
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 7 - 12
Cost: $
1345
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
6
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Female openings:
40
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Japanese Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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Japanese
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
Cass Lake
Ages 8 - 18
Cost: $
1345
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
40
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Female openings:
41
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Norwegian Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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Norwegian
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 7 - 11
Cost: $
1345
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
7
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Female openings:
16
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Norwegian Youth Two Week
Youth Overnight
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Norwegian
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 22
2024
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 8 - 12
Cost: $
2600
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
13
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Female openings:
30
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Spanish High School Credit
Youth Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jul 6
2024
Location:
North Site
Ages 13 - 18
Cost: $
5710
Please note that you are registering for a session that takes place on our North Site, a new location for El Lago del Bosque in 2024. This former resort makes the perfect backdrop for language learning in a natural setting with each cabin nestled into vivid green forest. Villagers at this site can expect smaller cabin groups and smaller language and activity class sizes. In later July and August, North Site serves as the permanent home for CLV’s Russian Language Village. Full descriptions of both sites can be found at https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/spanish#Location-1
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
1
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Female openings:
8
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Spanish Youth Four Week
Youth Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jul 6
2024
Location:
North Site
Ages 12 - 18
Cost: $
5400
Please note that you are registering for a session that takes place on our North Site, a new location for El Lago del Bosque in 2024. This former resort makes the perfect backdrop for language learning in a natural setting with each cabin nestled into vivid green forest. Villagers at this site can expect smaller cabin groups and smaller language and activity class sizes. In later July and August, North Site serves as the permanent home for CLV’s Russian Language Village. Full descriptions of both sites can be found at https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/spanish#Location-1
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
0
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Female openings:
3
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Spanish Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 13 - 18
Cost: $
1345
Please note that you are registering for a session that takes place on our Main Site. Between June 10-July 13, two different sites will be hosting El Lago Del Bosque programs. Our Main Site is the permanent home of the Spanish Village and is the larger of the two sites in terms of both size and capacity, featuring traditional Spanish architecture and a large central plaza. Full descriptions of both sites can be found at https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/spanish#Location-1
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
48
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Female openings:
70
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Spanish Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
North Site
Ages 7 - 12
Cost: $
1345
Please note that you are registering for a session that takes place on our North Site, a new location for El Lago del Bosque in 2024. This former resort makes the perfect backdrop for language learning in a natural setting with each cabin nestled into vivid green forest. Villagers at this site can expect smaller cabin groups and smaller language and activity class sizes. In later July and August, North Site serves as the permanent home for CLV’s Russian Language Village. Full descriptions of both sites can be found at https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/spanish#Location-1
Registration closes
May 11, 2024
Male openings:
9
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Female openings:
8
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
January 18, 2024
Spanish Youth Two Week
Youth Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 22
2024
Location:
North Site
Ages 8 - 13
Cost: $
2600
Please note that you are registering for a session that takes place on our North Site, a new location for El Lago del Bosque in 2024. This former resort makes the perfect backdrop for language learning in a natural setting with each cabin nestled into vivid green forest. Villagers at this site can expect smaller cabin groups and smaller language and activity class sizes. In later July and August, North Site serves as the permanent home for CLV’s Russian Language Village. Full descriptions of both sites can be found at https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/spanish#Location-1
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
7
|
Female openings:
6
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
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Unplugged

Villagers’ school-year days are filled with noise and distraction. They are wired and complex. One of the goals of our program is to slow down, listen, tune in and connect. To effect the full quality of an immersion program, we ask our villagers and our staff to be in the Language Vil­lage moment. We require that all electronic devices be left at home or checked at the Village gate during the customs process. Four-week villagers will receive their phone for a limited amount of time on a day in the middle of their program, then return it to staff for its safe-keeping for the last two weeks.

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CAMPER

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Here are Frequently Asked Questions about Concordia Language Villages programs. If your question is not addressed here, please visit our FAQ page or contact us.

How do I decide which session to attend?

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How much of the target language does my child need to know—and if they don’t know any, how will they understand what’s going on?

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Can I register my child for a session that is not in my child's age level?

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What if my child is already well on their way to speaking the language? Will they be bored?

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What’s your cell phone and electronics policy?

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How will I be in touch with my child?

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How much will my child learn?

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What will my child do while they are there?

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Who will care for my villager?

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What is the housing like for youth participants?

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What will my child eat?

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What dietary needs CAN you accommodate?

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What dietary needs can you NOT accommodate?

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What is included in summer youth overnight pricing?

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What is not included in summer youth overnight pricing?

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