Japanese Youth One Week
Japanese Youth One Week is an immersive overnight language and cultural camp offered by Concordia Language Villages, focusing on Japanese language acquisitio...
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully, detailing various language immersion programs, including the Japanese Youth One Week camp. The organization has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Richard Moe, and is part of Concordia College. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal background checks, sex offender registry checks, and reference checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering a full immersion experience. While not explicitly listed on the ACA directory, Concordia Language Villages boasts a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the immersive environment and dedicated staff. Social media handles found are @concordialanguagevillages on Instagram and ConcordiaLanguageVillages on Facebook, showcasing active engagement and program highlights.
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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
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 8–18
- 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 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. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Japanese Youth One Week's hours?
- Japanese 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 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?
- Japanese 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 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
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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 One Week · Concordia Language Villages · Ages 8–18 · $1,425/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