What ages does French High School Credit accept?

French High School Credit is open to children ages 13–18. 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 French High School Credit cost?

French High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. 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 French High School Credit accredited?

Yes — French High School Credit 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 French High School Credit?

French High School Credit 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 French High School Credit provide lunch?

Yes — French 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 French High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?

French 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.

▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 13–18

French High School Credit

Bemidji · $1,478/week

An intensive French language program at Concordia Language Villages offering high school credit through immersive study

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Concordia Language Villages website, specifically the dates and rates page, confirming the camp's existence and program offerings. Concordia Language Villages is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as verified on the ACA's search portal. The organization is a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, indicating a university ownership structure. They explicitly state a 1:6 staff-to-villager ratio on their 'Safety & Well-Being' page and mention comprehensive background checks for all staff. The 'About Us' section indicates they have been operating since 1961, making them 63 years old. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook were found on their website, @concordialanguagevillages and ConcordiaLanguageVillages respectively. The program is an overnight, immersive language camp.

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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

Who thrives here Ages 13–18

French 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: 1963 (63 years)
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Language/Cultural
Ages: 13–18
Address: 8659 Thorson Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Phone: 800-222-4750
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Cost for the four-week program is $5,910.

2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 22 to Jul 18.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

Session 1 Jun 22 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,910
Session 2 Jun 22 – Jul 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,265

↗ What parents like

Earn a full year of language credit
Offered in 14 different languages

↘ Watch for

High cost per week
Intensive four-week commitment

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about French High School Credit

What ages does French High School Credit accept?: French High School Credit is open to children ages 13–18. 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 French High School Credit cost?: French High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. 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 French High School Credit accredited?: Yes — French High School Credit 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 French High School Credit?: French High School Credit 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 French High School Credit provide lunch?: Yes — French 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 French High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?: French 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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