German Youth One Week
German Youth One Week is an immersive language and cultural overnight camp offered by Concordia Language Villages, focusing on German language acquisition an...
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully and details various summer youth camps, including the German Youth One Week program. The organization, founded by Dr. Gerhard Haukebo, has been operating for 60 years, starting in 1961. It is part of Concordia College, indicating a university ownership structure. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering a full immersion experience in German language and culture. While specific Google reviews for 'German Youth One Week' were not readily available, Concordia Language Villages as a whole has a 4.8-star rating from 161 reviews on Google, with many reviewers praising the immersive environment and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @concordialanguagevillages on Instagram and ConcordiaLanguageVillages on Facebook.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
German Youth One Week sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right language/cultural fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 8–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about German Youth One Week
- What ages does German Youth One Week accept?
- German Youth One Week is open to children ages 8–12. 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 German Youth One Week cost?
- German Youth One Week publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are German Youth One Week's hours?
- German Youth One Week runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs German Youth One Week?
- German 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 German Youth One Week provide lunch?
- German Youth One Week does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does German Youth One Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?
- German Youth One Week is one of 20 language/cultural camps in Moorhead 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside German Youth One Week.
- Concordia Language Villages · Ages 7–18
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- Japanese Youth Two Week · Concordia Language Villages · Ages 10–15 · $1,415/week
- Norwegian Youth Two Week · Bemidji · Ages 8–13 · $1,633/week
- Russian Youth One Week (Concordia Language Villages) · Ages 8–18 · $1,425/week
- Spanish Youth One Week · Bemidji · Ages 9–16 · $1,425/week
- Danish Youth Two Week · Bemidji · Ages 7–18 · $1,415/week
- French Youth One Week · Bemidji · Ages 7–18 · $1,425/week