Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two Week (Lac du Bois)
An immersive two-week French language and cultural program for youth, fostering language acquisition through daily...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Concordia Language Villages website, which details their French Youth Two Week program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through August 15, 2025, as confirmed on the ACA's search portal. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, identifying it as university-owned. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 for youth programs and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The organization has been operating for over 60 years, established in 1961. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @concordialanguagevillages and a Facebook page named ConcordiaLanguageVillages.
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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 7–18
Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 7–18
- Address: 8657 Thorson Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Phone: 218-299-3400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost for the two-week program is $3265.
↗ What parents like
- Immersive cultural experience
- Site inspired by francophone world
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two Week (Lac du Bois)
- What ages does Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two Week (Lac du Bois) accept?
- Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two 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 Two Week (Lac du Bois) cost?
- Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two Week (Lac du Bois) publishes $1,633/week for the standard session. Cost for the two-week program is $3265. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two Week (Lac du Bois) accredited?
- Yes — Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two 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 Two Week (Lac du Bois)?
- Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two 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 Two Week (Lac du Bois) provide lunch?
- Yes — Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two 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 Two Week (Lac du Bois) compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Concordia Language Villages - French Youth Two 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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