Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 7–18 · $1,200/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 7–18

Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa)

Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Village · $1,200/week

An immersive language and cultural experience for youth to learn Arabic through daily activities and interactions.

▌ Editor's read Concordia Language Villages is an ACA accredited program, with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The organization, founded in 1961 by Erhard B. Friedrich, has been operating for 63 years and is owned by Concordia College, a non-profit institution. The program type is overnight, offering immersive language and cultural experiences. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for Concordia Language Villages show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 179 reviews, with many parents praising the immersive environment and positive impact on their children's language skills and cultural understanding. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @concordialanguagevillages and a Facebook page ConcordiaLanguageVillages, showcasing their diverse programs and activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196363+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 7–18

Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. language/cultural programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1963 (63 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 8659 Thorson Rd NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
  • Phone: 218-299-3400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Approximately $1,050-$1,200/week for one-week sessions. Two-week and four-week sessions also available at different rates. Financial aid available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa)

What ages does Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) accept?
Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) is open to children ages 7–18. 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 Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) cost?
Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa)'s hours?
Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) accredited?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 63 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 Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa)?
Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) is operated by a university program, with 63 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 Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) provide lunch?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) 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 Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Concordia Language Villages - Arabic Youth Camp (Al-Wāḥa) 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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