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.

Ciao and benvenuto to Lago del Bosco, our Italian Language Village. Here, villagers of all ages can dive into the language, flavors, style and traditions of sunny Italy—all against the backdrop of the North Woods of Minnesota. From art to opera to cuisine, you’ll explore the history and culture of Italy in an immersive setting that brings language alive. Learn to dance the tarantella, make your own ravioli and star in your own opera. Stay active playing calcio (soccer) and roverino (a unique, competitive Italian ring-toss game), and test your mental prowess with scacchi (chess with large pieces). You’ll experience la dolce vita every day at Lago del Bosco!
Language Learning
Making Fresh Mozzarella
Learning Through Dance
Culturally Appropriate Cuisine
Swimming in Turtle River Lake
Authentic Cappuccinos
Fun & Games
Session descriptions coming soon. Registration opens Oct. 15.
| Language | Session Type | Session Category | Ages | Start Date | End Date |
| Italian | Apprentice | Four Week | Ages 16-18 | 7/26/2027 | 8/21/2027 |
| Italian | Dual Credit | Four Week | Grades 12-College | 7/26/2027 | 8/21/2027 |
| Italian | Youth Credit | Two Week | Grades 9-12 | 7/26/2027 | 8/7/2027 |
| Italian | Youth Credit | Four Week | Grades 9-12 | 7/26/2027 | 8/21/2027 |
| Italian | Youth | Two Week | Ages 8-18 | 7/26/2027 | 8/7/2027 |
| Italian | Youth | Two Week | Ages 8-18 | 7/26/2027 | 8/7/2027 |
| Italian | Youth | Four Week | Ages 11-18 | 7/26/2027 | 8/21/2027 |
| Italian | Youth | One Week | Ages 8-18 | 8/9/2027 | 8/14/2027 |
| Italian | Youth | Two Week | Ages 8-18 | 8/9/2027 | 8/21/2027 |
Minimum registration fee $400 Our two-week high school credit program allows villagers to earn a semester's worth of high school credit in just two weeks! In addition to classes with formal language instruction, credit villagers can choose from a variety of elective activities, as well as classic summer camp favorites like campfires, singing songs, and more - all in the language of the Village. 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 2027.
Registration closes June 28, 2027
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.
Registration closes June 28, 2027
Concordia Language Villages Italian “Lacus Silvae” Latin Program Just about everybody knows that Latin is the language of the Romans, and that it is the origin of the Italian language, alongside a myriad of other languages spoken around the globe. They may even know that 50 to 60% of English vocabulary, especially in law and the scientific world, comes from Latin or Ancient Greek. But when most people think of Latin they have heard one thing: It's dead. Not so here at Concordia Language Villages! At the inaugural session of Lacus Silvae (Lake of the Woods) you'll get to experience the Latin language as a living, spoken, language alongside fellow campers enrolled in Lago del Bosco (the Italian language village) for two weeks. Each day you'll eat, play, nap, and experience village life (and free time!) with your fellow villagers learning Italian. But you'll also be a member of an exclusive club: The Vicani Latini (Latin Villagers). Our Vicani Latini will have 3 periods each day where they will be taught the basics needed to speak Latin the way people have done since Ancient Rome was young. They will also participate in both joint (Italian & Latin) and separate (Latin only) evening programs where they will not only learn about Ancient Roman and Italian culture, but also how Latin was, and continues to be used, in countries, and cultures, around the world up to the present day. So come, drink in the experience of not one but TWO world languages for the price of one! No experience speaking Latin or Italian is required to participate in this program. Minimum registration fee $300
Registration closes June 28, 2027
Minimum registration fee $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! In addition to classes with formal language instruction, credit villagers can choose from a variety of elective activities, as well as classic summer camp favorites like campfires, singing songs, and more - all in the language of the Village. 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. 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 2027.
Registration closes June 28, 2027
Minimum registration fee $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.
Registration closes June 28, 2027
Need-based scholarships are available for Italian 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.

Read more about our professional staff at Lago del Bosco, our Italian Language Village.

Laura Lucrezia Martell has been a part of Lago del Bosco since 2003. In 2005, she began her career as a guida (counselor) and has been expanding her skill set and experience in Italian language and culture and the CLVway ever since. Lucrezia graduated with a B.A. in Italian Studies from the University of Minnesota in 2009. She received an M.A. in Italian from Georgetown University in 2016. Lucrezia spent three years pursuing a Ph.D. program and student teaching at Duke University before leaving the halls of academia to return to the Minnesota North Woods.
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.

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