Concordia Language Villages
Immersive language and cultural programs for youth and adults in various languages.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to Concordia Language Villages, which offers various language immersion programs, including the 'Summer Reset Wellness Weekend' mentioned. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their website. They explicitly mention a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio for youth programs and detail their commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff. Concordia Language Villages has been operating for over 60 years, founded in 1961, and is a nonprofit organization. They maintain active social media presences on Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Concordia Language Villages 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 7–18
- Address: 901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56562
- Phone: 218-299-4544
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Concordia Language Villages
- What ages does Concordia Language Villages accept?
- Concordia Language Villages is open to children ages 7–18. 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 Concordia Language Villages cost?
- Concordia Language Villages doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is Concordia Language Villages accredited?
- Yes — Concordia Language Villages 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 Concordia Language Villages?
- Concordia Language Villages is operated by a nonprofit organization, 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 Concordia Language Villages provide lunch?
- Yes — Concordia Language Villages 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 Concordia Language Villages compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?
- Concordia Language Villages 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 Concordia Language Villages with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- 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 Concordia Language Villages.
- 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
- Danish Youth Two Week · Bemidji · Ages 7–18 · $1,415/week