Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 7–18 · $1,425/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 7–18

Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week

Bemidji · $1,425/week

Immersive Portuguese language and culture summer camp for youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and leads to the Concordia Language Villages website, which hosts the Portuguese Youth One Week program. Concordia Language Villages is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on their 'About Us' page. The organization is a program of Concordia College, making its owner type 'university'. 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. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their website. The 'About Us' section indicates they have been operating for over 60 years, starting in 1961.
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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 7–18

Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Address: 8659 Thorson Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: 218-299-3400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost for the one-week program is $1425. Other programs have different costs.

2 sessions (2 one-week), from Jun 22 to Jul 4.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 22 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425

↗ What parents like

  • Immersive language learning
  • Focus on cultural activities
  • Located on Turtle River Lake

↘ Watch for

  • Specific session dates
  • Higher cost than some camps

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week

What ages does Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week accept?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One 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 Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week cost?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. Cost for the one-week program is $1425. Other programs have different costs. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week accredited?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One 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 Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One 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 Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week provide lunch?
Yes — Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One 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 Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Concordia Language Villages - Portuguese Youth One 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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