Spanish High School Credit
A four-week immersive Spanish 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. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid until February 2025, as confirmed on the ACA's search portal. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, indicating a university ownership structure. The 'About Us' section states they have been operating for over 60 years, founded in 1961. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering immersive language experiences. Social media handles found include @concordialanguagevillages on Instagram and ConcordiaLanguageVillages on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Spanish 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
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 14–18
- Address: 8659 Thorson Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
- Phone: 800-222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The cost for the four-week program is $5,910.
↗ What parents like
- Earn a full year of high school credit
- Formal language instruction
- Culturally authentic activities
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Four-week commitment
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Spanish High School Credit
- What ages does Spanish High School Credit accept?
- Spanish 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 Spanish High School Credit cost?
- Spanish High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. The cost for the four-week program is $5,910. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Spanish High School Credit accredited?
- Yes — Spanish High School Credit 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 Spanish High School Credit?
- Spanish High School Credit 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 Spanish High School Credit provide lunch?
- Yes — Spanish 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 Spanish High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Spanish 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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