Adventure Day Camp
A day camp at Concordia Language Villages offering outdoor adventures, cultural activities, and language exploration.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Concordia Language Villages website, which hosts information about Adventure Day Camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by the ACA logo and link on their website. Concordia Language Villages, the parent organization, has been operating for over 60 years, founded in 1961. The camp is owned and operated by Concordia College, making its owner type 'university'. The program is clearly a 'day' camp, as indicated by its name 'Adventure Day Camp' and the program descriptions. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
Adventure Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 7–11
- Address: 8659 Thumper Ln, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
- Phone: (800) 222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
↗ What parents like
- Language and cultural immersion
- Outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- Day camp only
- Limited to specific languages
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Adventure Day Camp
- What ages does Adventure Day Camp accept?
- Adventure Day Camp is open to children ages 7–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Adventure Day Camp cost?
- Adventure Day Camp publishes $415/week for the standard session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Adventure Day Camp accredited?
- Yes — Adventure Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Adventure Day Camp?
- Adventure Day Camp is operated by a university program, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Adventure Day Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Adventure Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Adventure Day Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Adventure Day Camp is one of 78 language/cultural camps in Bemidji that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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