Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 14–18 · $1,478/week
▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 14–18

Finnish High School Credit

Bemidji · $1,478/week

An intensive four-week program for high school students to earn a full year of Finnish language credit.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the Concordia Language Villages website, specifically the dates and rates page. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on the ACA's search portal. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, indicating a university ownership structure. The 'About Us' section on their website states they have been operating for over 60 years. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering immersive language and cultural experiences, including options for high school credit. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their site.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Since 196660+ years operating
University programRun by an academic institution

Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Finnish High School Credit serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in language/cultural, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Address: 8659 Thistledew Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
  • Phone: 800-222-4750
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The cost for the four-week program is $5,910.

↗ What parents like

  • Earn a full year of high school credit
  • Formal language instruction
  • Culturally authentic activities

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Four-week commitment

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Finnish High School Credit

What ages does Finnish High School Credit accept?
Finnish High School Credit is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Finnish High School Credit cost?
Finnish High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. The cost for the four-week program is $5,910. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Finnish High School Credit accredited?
Yes — Finnish High School Credit 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 Finnish High School Credit?
Finnish High School Credit 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 Finnish High School Credit provide lunch?
Yes — Finnish High School Credit 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 Finnish High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Finnish High School Credit 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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