Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 15–18 · $1,200/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 15–18

Waldsee German Apprentice Program

Bemidji · $1,200/week

An intensive, four-week German language immersion program for high school students with prior German experience.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and leads to the Concordia Language Villages website, which hosts the German Apprentice program. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by their ACA profile. Concordia Language Villages was founded in 1961 by Dr. Erhard Friedrich, indicating over 60 years of operation. The program is an overnight camp, as described on their 'Dates & Rates' page. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, making its owner type 'university'. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their website.
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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 15–18

Waldsee German Apprentice Program 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
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Address: 8659 Thumper Ln, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: (800) 222-4750
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost is not explicitly stated for the apprentice program. The four-week high school credit program in German is $5910, so the cost is estimated to be similar.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), 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 · $3,245

↗ What parents like

  • Develop a community skill
  • Contribute to the village

↘ Watch for

  • Requires application and approval
  • Cost not explicitly stated

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Waldsee German Apprentice Program

What ages does Waldsee German Apprentice Program accept?
Waldsee German Apprentice Program is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Waldsee German Apprentice Program cost?
Waldsee German Apprentice Program publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. Cost is not explicitly stated for the apprentice program. The four-week high school credit program in German is $5910, so the cost is estimated to be similar. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Waldsee German Apprentice Program accredited?
Yes — Waldsee German Apprentice Program 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 Waldsee German Apprentice Program?
Waldsee German Apprentice Program 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 Apprentice Program provide lunch?
Yes — Waldsee German Apprentice Program 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 Apprentice Program compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Waldsee German Apprentice Program 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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