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About the Village

What do Angry Birds, Nokia phones, Santa Claus and saunas have in common? They all originate from the great country of Finland! From the moment you arrive at our Finnish Language Village, Salolampi, Finnish will be incorporated into every daily activity—from summer camp favorites to culturally authentic activities like mölkky (classic throwing game) or pesäpallo (Finnish style baseball). Personalized, hands-on learning activities give you fun opportunities to learn and practice new vocabulary as native and expert speakers introduce you to modern Finland. Your time at Salolampi's beautiful, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns!

Our Finnish Location
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Culturally Appropriate Cuisine
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Swimming in Turtle River Lake
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Fishing from the Dock
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Weaving Loom
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Traditional Finnish Sauna
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Campfire Community Time
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Homemade Bread
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Wood Whittling
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Visiting the Village Bank
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Experience

Salolampi

A Lifetime of Learning

From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!

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Youth Overnight

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks

Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.

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High School Credit

Season: Year-round

Duration: 4 Weeks | 24 Weeks

Earn a year’s worth of language credit in just four weeks (24 weeks for Virtual fall/spring option). Accredited by Cognia.

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Adventure Day Camp

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week

Daytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays.

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Youth Virtual

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Keep your Language Village experience going all year long with our Virtual Clubs, Classes and High School Credit programs.

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Adult Overnight

Season: Year-round

Duration: 3 Days | 1 Week

Learn a new language or advance your skills in a fully immersive environment. Choose from Workshops, Weekends or Week-long programs.

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Adult Virtual

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Choose from a variety of programming options including Conversation Hours, Classes and more, for ages 18+.

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Government & Corporate

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.

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Upcoming Finnish Camps & Programs

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Finnish Adult Virtual Class Beginning 1
Adult Virtual
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Finnish
Dates:
Sep 10
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Nov 26
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
470
Tuesdays, 5-6. Yes to Class 11/26. Beginning Finnish 1. Join instructor Tiina Watts on a Finnish cultural and linguistic journey! Our fall Finnish Virtual Adult Class offers a real-time interactive small group setting for adults looking to develop or strengthen their language skills. The Fall Suomen Mestarit 1 class continues on in the January session. Together, these two classes are Intended for Beginner (A1-A2) and early intermediate language learners. The emphasis of this class is on communication and increasing language proficiency through a variety of speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar activities and lessons, interspersed with songs, games, videos and stories. We will be using the Suomen mestari 1 (uudistettu—revised edition) textbook which students order independently. The Suomen mestari books are a great resource with their dialogs, vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, topical discussions, as well as a wide variety of exercises. Sessions meet once per week for 60 minutes over Zoom for 12 weeks. Tervetuloa oppimaan Suomea Tiinan kanssa!"
Registration closes
Aug 27, 2024
Male openings:
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Female openings:
8
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Registration Closed
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June 26, 2024
Finnish Adult Virtual Class Intermediate 1
Adult Virtual
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Finnish
Dates:
Sep 18
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Dec 11
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
470
Late registration available through September 15th! Wednesday 6:30-7:30, no to class 11/27 (day before Thanksgiving). Join instructor Tiina Watts on a Finnish cultural and linguistic journey! Our fall Intermediate Finnish Virtual Adult Class offers a real-time interactive small group setting for adults looking to strengthen their language skills. The Fall Suomen Mestari 2 class continues on in the January session. Together, these two classes are Intended for intermediate-level (B1-2) language learners. Sessions meet once per week for 60 minutes over Zoom for 12 weeks. We will be using the Suomen Mestari 2, New Edition textbook, which students order independently.
Registration closes
Sep 23, 2024
Male openings:
6
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Female openings:
5
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Limited Availibility
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June 26, 2024
Finnish Adult Conversation Hour
Adult Virtual
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Finnish
Dates:
Oct 22
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Nov 26
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
210
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 Join Tiina Watts for this intermediate Conversation Hour. Topics will vary by semester but you can rely on lively discussion in a fun and informal format.
Registration closes
Oct 15, 2024
Male openings:
7
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Female openings:
2
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Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
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June 26, 2024
Finnish Adult Conversation Hour
Adult Virtual
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Finnish
Dates:
Jan 14
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Feb 18
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
210
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 Join Tiina Watts for this intermediate Conversation Hour. Topics will vary by semester but you can rely on lively discussion in a fun and informal format.
Registration closes
Jan 2, 2025
Male openings:
8
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Female openings:
7
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
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June 26, 2024
Finnish Adult Virtual Class Beginning 2
Adult Virtual
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Finnish
Dates:
Jan 14
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Apr 1
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
470
Tuesdays, 5-6. Beginning Finnish 2. Continue with instructor Tiina Watts on a Finnish cultural and linguistic journey! Our January Beginning Finnish Virtual Adult Class continues where students in the fall class left off, offering a real-time interactive small group setting for adults looking to strengthen their language skills. New students are welcome to join for the first time in January and might like to do some self-study of the textbook prior to starting. Together, the fall and January Suomen Mestari 1 classes are intended for Beginner (A1-A2) and early intermediate language learners. The emphasis of this class is on communication and increasing language proficiency through a variety of speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar activities and lessons, interspersed with songs, games, videos and stories. Students will continue in the Suomen mestari 1 (uudistettu—revised edition) textbook, which students order independently. The Suomen mestari books are a great resource with their dialogs, vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, topical discussions, as well as a wide variety of exercises. Sessions meet once per week for 60 minutes over Zoom for 12 weeks. Tervetuloa oppimaan Suomea Tiinan kanssa!"
Registration closes
Jan 2, 2025
Male openings:
8
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Female openings:
7
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
June 26, 2024
Finnish Adult Virtual Class Intermediate 2
Adult Virtual
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Finnish
Dates:
Jan 15
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Apr 2
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
470
Wednesday 6:30-7:30 Intermediate Finnish 2 Suomen Mestari 2 Intermediate Finnish 2 Suomen Mestari 2 -continuing. Join instructor Tiina Watts on a Finnish cultural and linguistic journey! Our January Intermediate Finnish Virtual Adult Class offers a real-time interactive small group setting for adults looking to strengthen their language skills, building on what was started in the fall class. Together, these two classes are Intended for intermediate-level (B1-2) language learners. New students are welcome to start in January! Class will resume part-way through the Suomen Mestari 2 texbook. Sessions meet once per week for 60 minutes over Zoom for 12 weeks. We will be using the Suomen mestari 2, New Edition textbook, which students order independently.
Registration closes
Jan 2, 2025
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8
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June 26, 2024
Finnish Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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Finnish
Dates:
Jan 17
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Jan 20
2025
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Winter is a beautiful time to experience Salolampi! From Friday evening to midday Monday, we have planned a weekend of Finnish crafts, music, outdoor games, interactive language classes for kids and adults, delicious food, and of course sauna. This weekend is perfect for families looking to learn more about Finnish culture, and create lasting memories in a stunning winter setting, complete with Finnish log cabins and a newly renovated grill hut on the trail between the cabins and the lakeshore sauna. Whether you're already familiar with Finnish culture and traditions or just beginning to explore them, there's something for everyone at Salolampi. Tervetuloa! (welcome) You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Minnesota winter weather, so warm outdoor clothing is essential. Don’t forget cross-country skis or snowshoes, we have some great trails waiting for you. 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: $395 each Youth participants: $215 each Participants ages 3 and under: Free All paying participants must pay a $50 registration fee to save a spot.
Registration closes
Dec 20, 2024
Male openings:
45
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Female openings:
46
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March 10, 2024
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Upcoming Holiday Workshops

Nordic Holiday Workshop
Adult Overnight
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Nordic
Dates:
Dec 6
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Dec 8
2024
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 21 - 99
Cost: $
325
Minimum deposit $50 Join us for a delightful celebration of Nordic traditions! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we explore the rich customs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Enjoy hands-on workshops where you can bake delicious holiday treats (nine in total!) and create beautiful crafts. Engage in cultural activities that highlight unique Nordic traditions and join in the joyous festivities with family and friends. This enchanting weekend offers a perfect blend of learning and celebration, providing opportunities to deepen your appreciation for Nordic culture. Experience the joy of crafting, cooking and connecting with others as you discover the magic of the season together. Don't miss this chance to enrich your holiday spirit and celebrate the wonders of Nordic holiday traditions! Nordic baking typically involves wheat flour and nuts, especially hazelnuts and almonds. Dietary accommodations for recipes made by participants during the program may be limited. Meals and snacks prepared by the Culinary Arts staff will be prepared in accordance to dietary restrictions that are indicated on your health forms at the time of your registration.
Registration closes
Nov 11, 2024
Male openings:
46
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Female openings:
4
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
March 10, 2024
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Government & Corporate Programs

A global outlook is important for success in the domestic and international arena. Concordia Language Villages offers customized corporate, government and military training programs to meet the specific needs of our clients.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Need-based scholarships are available for Finnish 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.

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Our Location:

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Turtle River Lake

Your time at Salolampi's beautiful, wooded lakefront site will give you the chance to live like the Finns, who typically spend a lot of time outdoors. All the facilities at Salolampi combine a quaint, rustic, authentically Finnish feeling with up-to-date features. The cabins, dining hall and activities buildings feature Finnish language signage, Finnish-style architecture and authentic décor representing the Finnish-speaking cultures of the world. All cabins accommodate a maximum of 16 people in bunk beds and have their own bathroom/shower facilities.

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Read more about our professional staff at Salolampi, our Finnish Language Village.

Jen Jenna Pulju Porter

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Jen Jenna Pulju Porter is a Finnish to English literary translator, specializing in children’s and young adult fiction. She enjoys playing a part in bringing great Finnish literature to English-speaking audiences. Jenna holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington and continues to study Finnish, Estonian and Literary Translation at Indiana University-Bloomington. She currently resides in Colorado with her family and enjoys spending her free time skiing, cooking and knitting.

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Tiina Watts

Program Leader

Tiina Watts has been teaching Finnish at Salolampi adult weeks since 2003, and her seven children and husband, Ed, have all attended many Salolampi programs. In addition, Tiina teaches Finnish at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, as well as online in a variety of Zoom classes. She holds a master’s degree in Second Language Teaching and enjoys using what she has learned to improve the speaking, listening, writing and reading skills of her students.

Kata Hyvärinen

Program Leader

Kata is a Finnish teacher who reads lots of books in Finnish, and listens to blues in English. She loves nature and the sauna...and coffee!

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Jessica Dina Korynta

Program Leader

Jessica Dina Korynta is part of the leadership team of Skogfjorden, the Norwegian Language Village. Dina has been a villager, credit villager, counselor, volunteer, business manager and staff counselor as well as now leading the Nordic Holiday Weekend. Dina earned her B.A. in Linguistics with a minor in Scandinavian Studies from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

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Work at Concordia Language Villages

Concordia Language Villages staff may speak a Village language, creatively teach culture, work and play hard. They also develop skills and qualities that will make them excellent employees in any field.