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El Lago del Bosque

Spanish Language Village
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About the Village

At El Lago del Bosque, the Spanish Language Village, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds, tastes and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Our enthusiastic Spanish-speaking staff will inspire you as you learn, play and eat up the experience of living in a variety of Spanish cultures, from Spain to Mexico to Argentina and beyond. Enjoy traditional foods like tamales, asado argentino (Argentine BBQ) and churros con chocolate. Take part in cultural activities like telenovela (the Village soap opera), canto (singing) and stories around la fogata (bonfire). Language and imagination come to life at El Lago del Bosque!

New for summer 2024: additional youth overnight sessions will be held across Turtle River Lake at our Russian Language Village (north site). This former resort makes the perfect backdrop for language learning in a natural setting with each cabin nestled into vivid green forest. Villagers at this site can expect smaller cabin groups and smaller language and activity class sizes. Select "North Site" when registering.

Our Spanish Location
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Dance Party on the Plaza
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Music Lesson
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Mealtime Presentation
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Traditional Desserts
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Weekends Together as a Family
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Day Camp for Our Young Learners
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Culturally Appropriate Cuisine
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Teaching Through the CLVway!
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Friendship Bracelets
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Fútbol (Soccer)
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Experience

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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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Family Weeks & Weekends

Season: Year-round

Duration: 2 Days | 3 Days | 1 Week

Fun and learning for the whole family (and friends)! Enjoy culturally immersive activities, meals and tailored learning.

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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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School & Educator

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Special programming for school groups and language educators. Introduce your students to cultural immersion or advance your own education!

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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 Spanish Camps & Programs

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Spanish Adult Week
Adult Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Oct 1
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Oct 7
2023
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
1195
Registration closes
Sep 3, 2023
Male openings:
15
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Female openings:
15
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Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 22, 2023
Spanish Adult Class
Adult Virtual
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Spanish
Dates:
Oct 8
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Nov 14
2023
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
470
Taught by Kirsten Addison Spanish Adult Class, Beginner A1-A2 Sunday & Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM Central
Registration closes
Oct 1, 2023
Male openings:
15
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Female openings:
15
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
August 30, 2023
Spanish Adult Conversation Hour
Adult Virtual
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Spanish
Dates:
Oct 8
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Nov 12
2023
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
210
Taught by Kirsten Addison Intermediate B1-B2, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CST, Sunday for 6 weeks Intermediate Advanced C1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. CST Sunday for 6 weeks Superior C2, 7:30-8:30p.m. Central, Sunday for 6 weeks
Registration closes
Oct 1, 2023
Male openings:
45
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45
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Session Full
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Limited Availibility
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August 30, 2023
Spanish Youth Virtual Class
Youth Virtual
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Spanish
Dates:
Oct 9
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Nov 15
2023
Location:
Virtual
Ages 8 - 18
Cost: $
470
Elementary Class ages 8-11 4 to 4:45 CST Middle School / High School Class ages 12-18 Beginners 5 to 6 PM CST Intermediate 6:30 to 7:30 PM CST
Registration closes
Oct 2, 2023
Male openings:
54
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54
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September 19, 2023
Spanish Family Weekend
Family Overnight
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Spanish
Dates:
Oct 19
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Oct 22
2023
Location:
Bemidji
N/A
Cost: $
395
Registration closes
Sep 21, 2023
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
50
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
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August 22, 2023
Spanish Adult Conversation Hour
Adult Virtual
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Spanish
Dates:
Jan 28
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Mar 10
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
210
Intermediate B1-B2, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CST, Sunday for 6 weeks Intermediate Advanced C1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. CST Sunday for 6 weeks Superior C2, 7:30-8:30p.m. Central, Sunday for 6 weeks
Registration closes
Jan 21, 2024
Male openings:
45
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Female openings:
45
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 19, 2023
Spanish Adult Virtual Class
Adult Virtual
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Spanish
Dates:
Jan 28
-
Mar 10
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 19 - 99
Cost: $
470
Spanish Adult Class, Beginner A1-A2 Sunday & Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM Central No class Feb 18
Registration closes
Jan 21, 2024
Male openings:
15
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Female openings:
15
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 19, 2023
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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 Spanish 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:

El Lago del Bosque

Turtle River Lake

El Lago del Bosque is located on the southern shores of beautiful Turtle River Lake. The entire Village is made to resemble authentic Spanish architecture complete with a traditional central plaza and fountain to highlight the gathering place for sharing a dance or song.

Many of the activities that take place in large group settings will happen on the plaza. In addition, there are ample spaces including volleyball and basketball courts, soccer field, waterfront with canoes and a patio for the evening fogata (bonfire).

Cabins are furnished with bunk beds and bathrooms with private shower facilities. This site is used year-round and the cabins are winterized. During the winter, one may also use the Nordic ski trails located conveniently on site.

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Read more about our professional staff at El Lago del Bosque, our Spanish Language Village.

Kirsten Cristina Addison

Dean

Kirsten Cristina Addison is the dean of both Mar e Floresta, the Portuguese Language Village, and El Lago del Bosque, the Spanish Language Village (first half). She goes by Salome at Mar e Floresta and Cristina at El Lago del Bosque. Kirsten has been on staff at Concordia Language Villages since 1987, serving as dean in various capacities since 1996. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and French, she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Western Ontario and studied at the University of Salamanca in Spain and the University of Lisbon in Portugal.

Colette Nicoleta Feehan

Dean

Colette Nicoleta Feehan is the dean of El Lago del Bosque (second half). Nicoleta started as a villager at El Lago del Bosque in 2003 and has demonstrated leadership since 2010 on the staff of both El Lago del Bosque and 森林湖・Sēn Lín Hú. Nicoleta recently completed her doctoral degree in linguistics, with a focus on the articulatory and acoustic phonetics of speech. Outside of the Language Villages, Nicoleta works as Audiobook Director with Hachette Audio Group.

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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.