Upcoming Camps and Programs

Attention life-long learners! Join us for an immersive time of Norwegian language learning, cultural experiences, good food, music, laughter, connections and more. Many of you have Norwegian heritage as part of your family story, or you have learned some Norwegian in the past. Some of you have traveled abroad and have come to appreciate Norway for its beauty and culture. Some of you are interested in Norwegian perspectives on politics, history or current events. All language proficiency levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced, and together, we will explore common passions as we expand our knowledge and skills. Standard price $665 65+ and students $640 Minimum deposit $50

Join us for an overnight Spanish immersion program for adults this spring at El Lago del Bosque! Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Spanish and Hispanic culture with engaging activities, small language learning groups and delicious culturally appropriate meals. Standard price $1245 65+ and students $1145 Minimum deposit $125

Join us for an overnight Swedish immersion program for adults this spring at Sjölunden! Immerse yourself in Swedish language and culture with engaging activities, small language learning groups and delicious culturally appropriate meals. Standard price $665 65+ and students $640 Minimum deposit $50

Family programs are designed for family units that include at least one adult (age 19 or older) and one child (age 18 or younger). Individual adults should register for our Adult Programs instead. Adult programs provide more and more intensive opportunities for language learning geared specifically towards adult learners. Individual adults not attending with minor children may request an exception to this policy, please contact clvregister@cord.edu to start this process. All attendees, regardless of age, need to register individually for the Family Programs. Tuition is as follows: Adult participants: $415 each Youth participants: $225 each Participants ages 3 and under: Free All paying participants must pay a $50 registration fee to save a spot.

Join us for an overnight French immersion program for adults this spring at Lac du Bois! Immerse yourself in French language and culture with engaging activities, small language learning groups and delicious culturally appropriate meals. Standard price $1245 65+ and students $1145 Minimum deposit $125

Join us for an intensive, immersive week of German language learning, cultural experiences, food and film, and a warm and welcoming community of life-long learners! Many of you have German heritage as part of your family story. Some of you have traveled abroad and have come to appreciate things German. Others follow current global politics, culture, and literature. With a native-speaking community of over 100 million people in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and around the world, and with outsized commercial strength and role in global leadership, knowing German is valuable in today’s world. Our theme for 2026 is “Fussball Weltmeisterschaften.” With the soccer World Cup taking place in the USA in ’26, we’ll look at the importance of “Fussball" in post-war Germany, along with some history and soccer fan culture. Maybe you are already a supporter of one of the Bundesliga teams! We are all on different proficiency levels, but we share a common passion for always going deeper in our skill and knowledge. There is a place for you at Waldsee Erwachsenenwoche / Adult Week. Beginners through Advanced. Register now! Signing up early helps us in our planning and enhances the quality of our week together.

Join us at Salolampi Spring Adult Week May 11-17 for an intensive, immersive week of Finnish language learning, cultural experiences, food, music, sauna, crafts, games, and a warm and welcoming community of life-long learners! Join us for a fun and educational week in the beautiful northwoods of Minnesota! Tervetuloa! Standard price $1305 65+ and students $1245 Minimum deposit $130

Join other college students for a week of immersion in Chinese at Concordia Language Villages, located in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota where our site is set against the scenic Turtle River Lake in Bemidji, MN. You will also earn one (1) college-level credit issued by Concordia College. Participants will 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-type activities like campfires, singing songs, and more, students can increase their confidence and improve their language ability. These programs welcome Chinese language learners of all levels! At Sēn Lín Hú 森林湖, our Chinese Language Village, you’ll learn Mandarin Chinese in a fun, supportive environment, led by native and expert speakers who will encourage you as you practice tàijíquán (Tai Chi), take part in cultural activities like the famous duānwǔjié (dragon boat festival) and explore your creative side with cultural art like shūfǎ (calligraphy) and làrǎn (batik). These cultural activities combined with other methods of instruction will build your language skills in Chinese. In addition, the North Woods setting is perfect for participants to hike beautiful trails near Turtle River Lake, join together for an evening campfire, or even visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi River located in Itasca State Park! FORMAT: Language instruction through a variety of immersive experiences and activities combined with classroom-type instruction. WHO CAN ENROLL? Current undergraduate students. All levels welcome. There are no prerequisites. CREDITS: Cost includes one (1) college/university credit from Concordia College About the Instructor: Paul Faust Paul has been an instructor in Chinese at Concordia College since 2020. He has also been actively involved with Concordia Language Villages’ Chinese program, Sen Lin Hu, each summer since 2017 and teaches in the adult intensive Language Training Center programs. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Linguistics and Chinese Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. His study of Chinese includes coursework both in the United States and at Changchun, China. Prior to teaching at Concordia, Paul taught in public middle and high schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota. From 1989 to 2006, he lived in Taiwan, where he taught English as a Foreign Language, and later spent a year in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He speaks Mandarin Chinese and has proficiency in Taiwanese, German, Spanish, and Indonesian. For more information, please contact Dr. Gay Rawson at rawson@cord.edu.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to understand and navigate complex topics is becoming even more critical. This survey course is designed to expose undergraduate students to, and expand understanding of, a range of relevant global issues and competencies in order to better prepare them for a range of career options (business, public health, government or non-profit). Issues related to population growth and the movement of people, international trade and finance, energy use, environmental impact, the spread of disease and hunger, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence all require coordination and cooperation that transcend national borders. FORMAT: 25 hours of classroom instruction over the course of five days, plus approximately one hour of light reading/prep work per evening. WHO CAN ENROLL? Current undergraduate students in any major. There are no prerequisites. CREDITS: Cost includes one (1) college/university credit from Concordia College About the Instructor: Anne Linnee Following a 21-year career as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Anne retired from the State Department in 2023. During her career she primarily worked on issues in, and related to, Africa and Asia. Her overseas assignments included the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Mauritania and South Africa, as well as Washington, DC. Her final assignment was as the U.S. Consul General in Durban, South Africa. She has a B.A. in Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College in Washington, DC. She speaks Spanish, French and some Mandarin. For more information, please contact Dr. Gay Rawson at rawson@cord.edu.

Join other college students for a week of immersion in Russian at Concordia Language Villages, located in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota where our site is set against the scenic Turtle River Lake in Bemidji, MN. You will also earn one (1) college-level credit issued by Concordia College. Participants will 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-type activities like campfires, singing songs, and more, students can increase their confidence and improve their language ability. These programs welcome Russian language learners of all levels! At Lesnoe Ozero, Лесное озеро, you’ll experience living in another language and participate in cultural activities from a variety of countries and cultures where Russian is widely spoken. These cultural activities combined with other methods of instruction will build your language skills in Russian. Imagine designing your own nesting matryoshka doll or Ukrainian pysanky (Easter egg); exploring music such as Tuvan throat-singing, Tchaikovsky and the three-stringed balalaika; or developing your culinary talents by cooking blini (crepe-style pancakes) or hachapuri (Georgian cheese bread). In addition, the North Woods setting is perfect for participants to hike beautiful trails near Turtle River Lake, join together for an evening campfire, or even visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi River located in Itasca State Park! FORMAT: Language instruction through a variety of immersive experiences and activities combined with classroom-type instruction. WHO CAN ENROLL? Current undergraduate students. All levels welcome. There are no prerequisites. CREDITS: Cost includes one (1) college/university credit from Concordia College About the Instructor: Tatiana Likhacheva Tatiana is the lead instructor for the Concordia Language Training Center Russian immersion programs. She holds a degree in Foreign Language Teaching from Northern (Arctic) Federal University in her hometown of Arkhangelsk, Russia, where she taught all levels of Russian in winter and summer immersion programs for international students for six years. She taught at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon through the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program. She is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and culturally rich learning environments that inspire students to communication with confidence and curiously about the Russian-speaking world. For more information, please contact Dr. Gay Rawson at rawson@cord.edu.