Upcoming Camps and Programs

Minimum registration fee $150 Our one-week programs are perfect for villagers who are ready to experience an overnight camp but can't fit a longer program into busy summer schedules, or aren't quite ready for a longer time away from home. These programs provide an opportunity to explore the language through small and large group learning activities and immersive daily experiences. Plus, you'll get to do all the fun arts, crafts, games and cultural exploration of the Language Village camp experience, along with traditional summer camp activities like campfires, singing songs, and making new friends. These programs welcome language learners of all levels.

Minimum registration fee $300 Our two-week programs are our most popular, providing an opportunity to become truly immersed in Village life! Villagers build and enhance their language skills through small and large group learning activities, and by hearing and using the language - with the encouragement of our supportive staff - throughout their daily activities. By engaging in a variety of music, arts, sports and classic summer camp activities like campfires, singing songs, and more, villagers can increase their confidence, improve their language ability, and grow to become courageous global citizens. These programs welcome language learners of all levels.

One of Germany’s most time-honored traditions is embarking on an apprenticeship and becoming a Lehrling. In Waldsee's German Apprentice Program*, you'll learn German by working half-time developing a community skill auf deutsch and half-time in regular Waldsee learning groups. Waldsee apprentices live with other Waldsee participants and join in village activities, but also contribute to the Waldsee community and develop a work skill at the same time, learning from master teachers and experts in their field. Participation in the Waldsee apprentice program is subject to approval by the dean. To apply, please follow the link below: https://forms.gle/wPPoawA1yMCbUEoD7

Minimum deposit $600 All 4-week credit villagers will be expected to to go on an overnight camping trip to a nearby state park or other natural area off of our campus. Villagers may have the option of hiking, biking or canoeing to these locations, in addition to taking our van. Villagers who canoe must pass a deep water swim test in order to participate. All in-Village safety protocols are followed on these trips. *accommodations/modifications to the itinerary will be made for individuals as we are able. Please request modifications in your health forms. High school credit sessions are designed for villagers entering grades 9 and up in Fall 2026.

Minimum deposit $325 This program is the equivalent of one semester of high school credit, or one half Carnegie unit. All 2-week credit villagers may be expected to to go on an overnight camping trip to a nearby state park or other natural area off of our campus. Villagers may have the option of hiking, biking or canoeing to these locations, in addition to taking our van. Villagers who canoe must pass a deep water swim test in order to participate. All in-Village safety protocols are followed on these trips. *accommodations/modifications to the itinerary will be made for individuals as we are able. Please request modifications in your health forms. High school credit sessions are designed for villagers entering grades 9 and up in Fall 2026.

Minimum deposit $575 Our four-week programs provide an opportunity for those ready to dive deeper into the immersive Language Village experience with a longer stay. Villagers build and enhance their language skills through small and large group learning activities, and by hearing and using the language - with the encouragement of our supportive staff - throughout their daily activities. By engaging in a variety of music, arts, sports and classic summer camp activities like campfires, singing songs, and more, villagers can increase their confidence, improve their language ability, and grow to become courageous global citizens. These programs welcome language learners of all levels. 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. Villagers ages 11 and up enrolled in this session may have the opportunity to go on an overnight camping trip to a nearby state park or other natural area, off of our campus. Villagers may have the option of hiking, biking or canoeing to these locations. Villagers who canoe must pass a deep water swim test in order to participate. All in-Village safety protocols are followed on these trips.

Minimum registration fee $150 Our one-week programs are perfect for villagers who are ready to experience an overnight camp but can't fit a longer program into busy summer schedules, or aren't quite ready for a longer time away from home. These programs provide an opportunity to explore the language through small and large group learning activities and immersive daily experiences. Plus, you'll get to do all the fun arts, crafts, games and cultural exploration of the Language Village camp experience, along with traditional summer camp activities like campfires, singing songs, and making new friends. These programs welcome language learners of all levels.

Minimum registration fee $300 Our two-week programs are our most popular, providing an opportunity to become truly immersed in Village life! Villagers build and enhance their language skills through small and large group learning activities, and by hearing and using the language - with the encouragement of our supportive staff - throughout their daily activities. By engaging in a variety of music, arts, sports and classic summer camp activities like campfires, singing songs, and more, villagers can increase their confidence, improve their language ability, and grow to become courageous global citizens. These programs welcome language learners of all levels. Villagers ages 11 and up enrolled in this session may have the opportunity to go on an overnight camping trip to a nearby state park or other natural area, off of our campus. Villagers may have the option of hiking, biking or canoeing to these locations. Villagers who canoe must pass a deep water swim test in order to participate. All in-Village safety protocols are followed on these trips.

Minimum deposit $600  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! This high school credit course offers two tracks: a classic Lesnoe Ozero language credit track and a Global Leadership and Language track. Participants will select a track during registration.  CLASSIC CREDIT TRACK:  In addition to classes with formal language instruction, credit villagers can choose from a variety of elective cultural activities, as well as classic summer camp favorites like campfires, singing songs, and more - all in the language of the Village. Learn Russian through music, sports, history, literature, cooking, dance, and outdoor activities - whatever you love, you can find it at Lesnoe Ozero! GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & LANGUAGE TRACK: If you're a high school student fascinated by global affairs and eager to cultivate your leadership potential, join other motivated students in an immersive residential summer program that teaches you Russian language while focusing on the history, economics and politics of the Russian-speaking world. This track offers a unique opportunity to earn your Global Leadership Certificate and a year of high school Russian language credit while delving into the rich cultural, political, and economic tapestry of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Step into the shoes of world leaders as you consider solutions to local and global challenges. You'll engage in rigorous academics, cultural activities, and leadership workshops designed to deepen your understanding of international relations while honing your critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural competencies. BOTH TRACKS: 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 intensive activity of Village life. No knowledge of Russian language is required, and these programs welcome language learners of all levels. Fully accredited by Cognia, credit programs include standardized curriculums, assessments, and transcripts to meet your local school system’s requirements. Please check with your school district in advance to ensure that credit from Cognia will be accepted if you wish to have the credit reflected on your villager’s high school transcript. High school credit sessions are designed for villagers entering grades 9 and up in Fall 2026.

Minimum deposit $325  Want to gain a semester's worth of high school language credit in just two weeks? Our two-week High School Credit programs are for you! This high school credit course offers two tracks: a classic Lesnoe Ozero language credit track and a Global Leadership and Language track. Participants will select a track during registration.  CLASSIC CREDIT TRACK:  In addition to classes with formal language instruction, credit villagers can choose from a variety of elective cultural activities, as well as classic summer camp favorites like campfires, singing songs, and more - all in the language of the Village. Learn Russian through music, sports, history, literature, cooking, dance, and outdoor activities - whatever you love, you can find it at Lesnoe Ozero! GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & LANGUAGE TRACK: If you're a high school student fascinated by global affairs and eager to cultivate your leadership potential, join other motivated students in an immersive residential summer program that teaches you Russian language while focusing on the history, economics and politics of the Russian-speaking world. This track offers a unique opportunity to earn your Global Leadership Certificate and a semester of high school Russian language credit while delving into the rich cultural, political, and economic tapestry of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Step into the shoes of world leaders as you consider solutions to local and global challenges. You'll engage in rigorous academics, cultural activities, and leadership workshops designed to deepen your understanding of international relations while honing your critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural competencies. BOTH TRACKS: No knowledge of Russian language is required, and these programs welcome language learners of all levels. Fully accredited by Cognia, credit programs include standardized curriculums, assessments, and transcripts to meet your local school system’s requirements. Please check with your school district in advance to ensure that credit from Cognia will be accepted if you wish to have the credit reflected on your villager’s high school transcript. High school credit sessions are designed for villagers entering grades 9 and up in Fall 2026.