Japanese Youth One Week
Immersive Japanese language and cultural experience for youth.
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully, detailing an immersive Japanese language program for youth. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is owned and operated by Concordia College, a university, and has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Dr. Gerhard Haukebo. The program is primarily overnight, offering a deep dive into Japanese language and culture. The website explicitly states a staff-to-villager ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Concordia Language Villages average 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the immersive experience and dedicated staff.
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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 8–18
Japanese 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: 8–18
- Address: 901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56562, USA
- Phone: (800) 222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
4 sessions (1 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Jul 18.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $1,425
- Session 2 Jun 22 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,910
- Session 3 Jun 22 – Jul 4, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,265
- Session 5 Jul 6 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,830
↗ What parents like
- Immersive language learning
- Authentic village setting
- Cultural activities
↘ Watch for
- Specific session dates
- Higher cost than some camps
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Japanese Youth One Week
- What ages does Japanese Youth One Week accept?
- Japanese Youth One Week is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Japanese Youth One Week cost?
- Japanese Youth One Week publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Japanese Youth One Week accredited?
- Yes — Japanese 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 Japanese Youth One Week?
- Japanese 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 Japanese Youth One Week provide lunch?
- Yes — Japanese 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 Japanese Youth One Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?
- Japanese 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Japanese Youth One Week with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Japanese Youth One Week.
- Concordia Language Villages · Ages 7–18
- Japanese Apprentice · Concordia Language Villages · Ages 13–18 · $811/week
- 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
- Concordia Language Villages - Women's Wellness Weekend · Ages 18–99 · $875/week
- Danish Youth Two Week · Bemidji · Ages 7–18 · $1,415/week