Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 14–18 · $1,478/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 14–18

Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit

Bemidji · $1,478/week

Immersive Portuguese language program for high school students to earn academic credit.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Concordia Language Villages website, which offers Portuguese High School Credit programs. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by their ACA profile. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, indicating a university ownership structure. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering immersive language and cultural experiences. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their site. The organization has been operating since 1961, demonstrating over 60 years of experience in language education.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196363+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Address: 8659 Thorson Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: 218-299-3400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost for the four-week program is $5910.

3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 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 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,910
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – Jul 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,265
  • Session 3 Jul 6 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,265

↗ What parents like

  • Earn a full year of language credit
  • Immersive cultural experience

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per week
  • Intensive four-week commitment

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit

What ages does Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit accept?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit is open to children ages 14–18. 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 - Portuguese High School Credit cost?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. Cost for the four-week program is $5910. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit accredited?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit 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 Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit is operated by a university program, 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 Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit provide lunch?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit 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 - Portuguese High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese High School Credit 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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