Spanish Youth One Week
A one-week immersive Spanish language and culture program for youth at Concordia Language Villages.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Concordia Language Villages website. The website clearly states that Concordia Language Villages is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025. The 'About Us' section indicates they have been operating for over 60 years, founded in 1961. The organization is a program of Concordia College, making its owner type 'university'. The website mentions a staff-to-villager ratio of 1:5 and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. They offer overnight programs across various languages. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their site.
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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
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Spanish 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 7–18
- Address: 8659 Thorson Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
- Phone: 800-222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
4 sessions (4 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 18.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425
↗ What parents like
- Immersive language and cultural experience
- Focus on conversational skills
↘ Watch for
- High cost for a one-week program
- Remote location in Bemidji, MN
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Spanish Youth One Week
- What ages does Spanish Youth One Week accept?
- Spanish 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 Spanish Youth One Week cost?
- Spanish Youth One Week publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Spanish Youth One Week accredited?
- Yes — Spanish 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 Spanish Youth One Week?
- Spanish 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 Spanish Youth One Week provide lunch?
- Yes — Spanish 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 Spanish Youth One Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
- Spanish 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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