Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 5–12 · $1,425/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 5–12

Youth Overnight Camp

Bemidji · $1,425/week

Concordia Language Villages offers immersive overnight language and cultural camps for youth, focusing on developing...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing dates and rates for Concordia Language Villages' overnight programs. The camp is a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, indicating a university ownership structure. The 'About Us' section on their main website (concordialanguagevillages.org/about-us) states the program was established in 1961, indicating over 60 years of operation. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their website. While the website mentions staff training, specific language regarding background checks for all staff was not explicitly found. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the provided page or the main website, nor any state or provincial licensing information.
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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 5–12

Youth Overnight Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 8659 Thorson Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • Phone: (800) 222-4750
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

↗ What parents like

  • Immersive language learning
  • Cultural exploration

↘ Watch for

  • Website can be confusing
  • High cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Youth Overnight Camp

What ages does Youth Overnight Camp accept?
Youth Overnight Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Youth Overnight Camp cost?
Youth Overnight Camp 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.
Who runs Youth Overnight Camp?
Youth Overnight Camp 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 Youth Overnight Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Youth Overnight Camp 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 Youth Overnight Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Bemidji?
Youth Overnight Camp 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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