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

Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth Camp

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

Immersive Portuguese language and cultural experience for youth in a village setting.

▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully, providing detailed information about their programs. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states that the Villages were founded in 1961 by Dr. Gerhard Haukebo, indicating 60 years of operation. Concordia Language Villages is owned and operated by Concordia College. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and training, stating, 'All staff members undergo a thorough background check and receive extensive training.' The program type is overnight, offering immersive experiences for youth. The organization has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @concordialanguagevillages and a Facebook handle ConcordiaLanguageVillages. Google reviews for 'Concordia Language Villages' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 300 reviews, with many praising the immersive language experience and dedicated staff.
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 7–18

Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth Camp 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
1966 (60 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 Thistledew Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: 218-586-8600
  • 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp

What ages does Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth Camp accept?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth Camp 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp cost?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth Camp 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp's hours?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth Camp 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp accredited?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth 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 - Portuguese Youth Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth 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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