Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp
Day camp for young learners to explore Norwegian language and culture through activities.
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully and provides information about their programs, including the Norwegian Adventure Day Camp. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp is a program of Concordia College, indicating a university ownership structure. The 'About Us' page states that Concordia Language Villages has been operating for 60 years, founded by Dr. Gerhard H. Weiss. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety. The Norwegian Adventure Day Camp is a day program, as indicated by its name and program descriptions. Google reviews for Concordia Language Villages show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the immersive language experience and dedicated staff. Social media handles found are @concordialanguagevillages on Instagram and ConcordiaLanguageVillages on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian 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: 7–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 8659 Thistledew Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Phone: 218-586-8600
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. $415/week. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp
- What ages does Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp accept?
- Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp is open to children ages 7–10. 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 - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp cost?
- Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp publishes $415/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 - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp's hours?
- Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 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 - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp accredited?
- Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian 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 Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp?
- Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian 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 Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian 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 Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian Adventure Day Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Concordia Language Villages - Norwegian 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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