Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 7–18 · $1,425/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 7–18

Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois)

Bemidji · $1,425/week

A one-week immersive French language and culture program for youth, focusing on language acquisition through daily...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and leads to the Concordia Language Villages website, which details their various programs, including the French one-week camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed by the ACA's search portal. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, indicating a university ownership structure. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, with its founding in 1961. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their site.
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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 - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) 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
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Address: 8657 Thorson Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: 218-299-3400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

↗ What parents like

  • Immersive language and cultural experience
  • Focus on conversational skills

↘ Watch for

  • High cost for a one-week program
  • Remote location in Bemidji, MN

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois)

What ages does Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) accept?
Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) 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 - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) cost?
Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) accredited?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) 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 - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois)?
Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) 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 - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) provide lunch?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) 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 - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Concordia Language Villages - French Youth One Week (Lac du Bois) 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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