What ages does Waldsee German Family Week accept?

Waldsee German Family Week is open to children ages 5–99. 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 Family Week cost?

Waldsee German Family Week publishes $955/week for the standard session. Cost is per adult. Youth participants are $775. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Is Waldsee German Family Week accredited?

Yes — Waldsee German Family Week 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 Waldsee German Family Week?

Waldsee German Family Week is operated by a nonprofit organization, 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 Waldsee German Family Week provide lunch?

Yes — Waldsee German Family 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 Family Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?

Waldsee German Family 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.

▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 5–99

Waldsee German Family Week

Bemidji · $955/week

An immersive German language and culture program for families to learn and experience together in a beautiful setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Concordia Language Villages website, which details their various language programs, including German Family Week. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, as confirmed by their ACA profile. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, a non-profit institution, indicating a non-profit ownership structure. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The organization has been operating since 1961, making it 63 years old. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their site. The program is an overnight camp experience.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 196363+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 5–99

Waldsee German Family 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: Yes
Established: 1963 (63 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Language/Cultural
Ages: 5–99
Address: 8659 Thumper Ln, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (800) 222-4750
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Cost is per adult. Youth participants are $775.

1 session (1 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jun 20.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

Session 1 Jun 15 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $955

↗ What parents like

Family-oriented program
Immersive language and cultural experience

↘ Watch for

High cost for a one-week program
Requires at least one adult and one child

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Waldsee German Family Week

What ages does Waldsee German Family Week accept?: Waldsee German Family Week is open to children ages 5–99. 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 Family Week cost?: Waldsee German Family Week publishes $955/week for the standard session. Cost is per adult. Youth participants are $775. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Waldsee German Family Week accredited?: Yes — Waldsee German Family Week 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 Waldsee German Family Week?: Waldsee German Family Week is operated by a nonprofit organization, 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 Waldsee German Family Week provide lunch?: Yes — Waldsee German Family 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 Family Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?: Waldsee German Family 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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