Waldsee German Adult Week
An intensive, immersive week of German language learning, cultural experiences, food and film, and a warm and...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, concordialanguagevillages.org/dates-rates, loads successfully and details various programs, including the German Adult Week. The website indicates that Concordia Language Villages has been operating for over 60 years, starting in 1961. It is an arm of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, classifying it as university-owned. The program is an overnight, immersive experience. Social media handles found include @concordialanguagevillages on Instagram and 'ConcordiaLanguageVillages' on Facebook. While the site mentions staff, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or detail background check policies for adult programs. ACA accreditation information was not readily found on the provided page or the main Concordia Language Villages website.
Who thrives here Ages 18–99
Waldsee German Adult Week 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 18–99
- Address: 8659 Thumper Ln, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Phone: (800) 222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Standard price $1245. Registration for the April session is closed. The next session is in September, and registration closes August 30, 2026.
↗ What parents like
- Immersive language learning
- Cultural experiences
- Welcoming community
↘ Watch for
- Spring session full
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Waldsee German Adult Week
- What ages does Waldsee German Adult Week accept?
- Waldsee German Adult Week is open to children ages 18–99. 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 Waldsee German Adult Week cost?
- Waldsee German Adult Week publishes $1,245/week for the standard session. Standard price $1245. Registration for the April session is closed. The next session is in September, and registration closes August 30, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Waldsee German Adult Week?
- Waldsee German Adult Week 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 Waldsee German Adult Week provide lunch?
- Yes — Waldsee German Adult Week 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 Waldsee German Adult Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Waldsee German Adult Week 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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