Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced)
Two-week immersive Japanese language and culture program.
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their Japanese program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The organization was founded in 1961 by Erhard F. Friedrich, meaning it has been operating for 63 years. It is owned and operated by Concordia College, making it a university-owned program. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to camper safety. The Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) program is an overnight camp, offering an immersive experience. Concordia Language Villages has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the immersive language experience and dedicated staff. Social media handles include @concordialanguagevillages on Instagram and ConcordiaLanguageVillages on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196363+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in language/cultural, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1963 (63 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 13–18
- Address: 901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56562, USA
- Phone: (800) 222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2830 for two weeks.
4 sessions (1 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 22.
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 4 Jul 6 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,265
- Session 6 Jul 27 – Aug 22, 2026 · 4 weeks · $3,245
↗ What parents like
- Immersive cultural experience
- Develop advanced language skills
↘ Watch for
- No specific 'advanced' pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced)
- What ages does Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) accept?
- Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) is open to children ages 13–18. 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 Two Week (Advanced) cost?
- Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) publishes $1,415/week for the standard session. $2830 for two weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) accredited?
- Yes — Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 63 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 Two Week (Advanced)?
- Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) is operated by a university program, with 63 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 Two Week (Advanced) provide lunch?
- Yes — Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) 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 Two Week (Advanced) compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?
- Japanese Youth Two Week (Advanced) 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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