Japanese Youth Two Week
Two-week Japanese language immersion program for youth at Concordia Language Villages.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Concordia Language Villages website. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on their ACA profile. Concordia Language Villages has been operating for over 60 years, established in 1961, and is a nonprofit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-villager ratio of 1:5 and mention that all staff undergo comprehensive background checks. The program is an overnight camp focusing on language and cultural immersion. 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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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Japanese Youth Two Week 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 7–18
- Address: 8659 Thumper Ln, Bemidji, MN 56601
- Phone: 800-222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost for the two-week program is $2830.
2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), 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 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,830
- Session 2 Jul 6 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,830
↗ What parents like
- Immersive cultural experience
- Traditional and modern activities
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Japanese Youth Two Week
- What ages does Japanese Youth Two Week accept?
- Japanese Youth Two Week 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 Japanese Youth Two Week cost?
- Japanese Youth Two Week publishes $1,415/week for the standard session. Cost for the two-week program is $2830. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Japanese Youth Two Week accredited?
- Yes — Japanese Youth Two Week 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 Japanese Youth Two Week?
- Japanese Youth Two Week is operated by a nonprofit organization, 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 Japanese Youth Two Week provide lunch?
- Yes — Japanese Youth Two 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 Japanese Youth Two Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Japanese Youth Two 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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