Upcoming Camps and Programs

Join us for a global learning adventure—right here in Minnesota! Overnight programs for adults and families are a great way to connect with others interested in language and culture, enjoy delicious international foods, and build your language skills through engaging small group classes and hands-on activities such as cooking, music, arts, and more. This program is open to individual adult participants as well as family groups. All program participants, whether they attend with children or not, will participate in the same program schedule. Korean language learners of all ages and language levels are welcome! Adult participants: $305 each All paying participants must pay a $50 registration fee to save a spot.

Join us for a global learning vacation for the entire family—right here in Minnesota! Overnight family weeks and weekends are a great way to spend time together, discover new international foods, play games, make crafts, enjoy music and take part in some old-fashioned outdoor fun. And while you’re all busy having such a good time, together you’ll experience the wonder of speaking a new language through our fun and natural immersion environment. Invite friends, aunts, uncles and grandparents—or whatever family means to you! For more information on family programming, visit https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/family-weeks-weekends. Please note that we have opened this Family Program to adults who wish to attend without minor children. Interested adults may register and pay the adult rate. All program participants, whether they attend with children or not, will participate in the same program schedule. Korean language learners of all ages are welcome! All attendees, regardless of age, need to register individually for the Family Programs. Tuition is as follows: Adult participants: $305 each Youth participants: $165 each Participants ages 3 and under: Free All paying participants must pay a $50 registration fee to save a spot.

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.