At El Lago del Bosque, our Spanish immersion camp, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of the Spanish-speaking world.
El Lago del Bosque, the Spanish Language Village, is located in Bemidji, Minn, with authentic architecture, immersion approach and cultural activities.
We also offer sessions in Cass Lake, Minn. that provides a more traditional summer camp feel with the same immersion as Bemidji.
Villagers take part in an art activity.
Every session of our Spanish immersion camp provides the opportunity to use Spanish language while participating in activities such as canto (singing), telenovela (the Village soap opera) and la fogata (campfire). Other cultural activities include periodismo (journalism), culinaria (cooking), and arte. There’s always something for you to enjoy. Learn more.
¡En El Lago de Bosque, siempre se come bien!
With foods from a variety of Spanish speaking countries - our menu is big and varied! Tempt your taste buds with familiar fare like enchiladas and tacos, as well as foods you may not have had before, like asado argentino (Argentine barbecue) or pollo al ajo. Made from fresh ingredients, our meals are always tasty! Learn more about the food you’ll enjoy at El Lago del Bosque.
¡Vamos a jugar mucho en El Lago del Bosque!
You will have many opportunities to practice your Español while participating in athletic activities, such asfútbol (soccer), canoas (canoeing) and voleibol (volleyball). Learn more about sports at El Lago del Bosque.
¡Vamos todos a cantar y bailar juntos!
At El Lago del Bosque, you’ll get to know the Spanish-speaking world through its music, from singing Spanish songs to learning traditional dances like la salsa and el tango. A popular pasatiempos is the line dance, where villagers dance to modern songs from Latin America and Spain. Learn more.
Need-based scholarships are available for Spanish summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents, and the length of the session.
Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school. Additional information is available here.
Unplug from the bustle of your regular life and spend quality vacation time relaxing and laughing in another language with your family.
Why learn Spanish from our Spanish immersion camp? Spanish is spoken by more than 364 million people worldwide. The United State is currently home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the world.
Our caring, professional staff at our Spanish immersion camp come from all corners of the Spanish-speaking world, and they love to share their traditions. El Lago del Bosque is led by an experienced dean.