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Year-Round Programs

Family Weeks & Weekends

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FAMILY VACATION

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!

German Language Village
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Swedish Language Village
Musical Fun
Japanese Language Village
Treats at the Village Store
Swedish Language Village
Folding the Flag
German Language Village
Audience Participation
German Language Village
Group Learning
Chinese Language Village
Adventures Ahead!
Chinese Language Village
Bringing Families Together
German Language Village
Fabulous Fondue!
German Language Village
Creating Connections
French Language Village
Cultural Activities
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What to Expect

Family programs offer great preparation for a family trip abroad or for a child’s future summer experience at the Language Villages. Explore family heritage or learn about an entirely new culture! The best part is simply being together in a beautiful setting and being able to reinforce the importance of being a courageous global citizen. Family weeks and weekends are available in select languages.

  • Independent learning for kids and adults
  • Family and group activities
  • Culturally authentic dining

Lodging

We typically house two to three families (or more, depending on the facility and the size of family units) together in a cabin; staff does not live with you. Our cabins house 12-14 people, depending on the site. Bathroom facilities are either directly in the housing unit or a short walk down the path. Within each cabin, families are accommodated in semi-private areas. We do our best to put similar families together, taking into account gender of participants and the ages of children. If you would like to share a cabin with another family, please note this on your registration form.

Our Locations

Upcoming Family Weeks and Weekends

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Norwegian Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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Norwegian
Dates:
Jan 12
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Jan 15
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Spend time in the winter wonderland of Minnesota’s North Woods gå på ski (skiing), aking (sledding) and building snøskulpturer (snow sculptures) before warming up in the badstu (sauna). Learn how to bake skoleboller (sweet buns), practice your strikking (knitting) and listen to eventyr (stories).
Registration closes
Dec 20, 2023
Male openings:
46
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Female openings:
37
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 22, 2023
French Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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French
Dates:
Feb 16
-
Feb 19
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Registration closes
Jan 19, 2024
Male openings:
39
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Female openings:
33
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 23, 2023
German Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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German
Dates:
Feb 16
-
Feb 19
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
This February, join us for a Märchen (fairytale) themed weekend where we’ll be exploring everything from Brothers Grimm, as well as Swiss and Austrian folktales, to modern stories that are cornerstones of German culture.
Registration closes
Jan 17, 2024
Male openings:
45
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Female openings:
47
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 22, 2023
Spanish Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Feb 16
-
Feb 19
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Celebrate La Familia de Fiesta (the Festival of the Family) with us this February. We'll make the most of the winter wonderland of the Minnesota North Woods by snowshoeing and playing soccer in the snow before we retreat indoors and cozy up by cooking delectable dishes from various Spanish-speaking regions and trying our hands at different arts and crafts for all ages!
Registration closes
Jan 19, 2024
Male openings:
26
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Female openings:
20
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 23, 2023
Swedish Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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Swedish
Dates:
Apr 25
-
Apr 28
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Registration closes
Mar 28, 2024
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
50
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 24, 2023
Spanish Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
May 24
-
May 27
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Registration closes
Apr 26, 2024
Male openings:
83
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Female openings:
83
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
November 17, 2023
Finnish Family Week
Family Overnight
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Finnish
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
875
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
70
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Female openings:
70
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
German Family Week
Family Overnight
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German
Dates:
Jun 10
-
Jun 15
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
875
Registration closes
May 10, 2024
Male openings:
72
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Female openings:
69
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
Les Voyageurs Family Week
Family Overnight
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Les Voyageurs
Dates:
Jul 29
-
Aug 3
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
875
Wilderness excursion program involving tent camping and canoeing. See Voyageurs page for more details.
Registration closes
Jun 29, 2024
Male openings:
17
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Female openings:
17
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
French Family Week
Family Overnight
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French
Dates:
Aug 12
-
Aug 17
2024
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
875
Registration closes
Jul 19, 2024
Male openings:
64
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Female openings:
61
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
October 11, 2023
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FAMILY WEEKS & WEEKENDS

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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.

Who can attend a Family Week?

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How much free time is there at a Family Week?

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Where do families stay?

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Will we be able to sightsee in Bemidji during the Family Week?

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I'm a native speaker. Can I help during a Family Week session and receive a discount?

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Do children and parents learn together or in separate groups?

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Do you have highchairs and cribs available?

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