Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 12–18 · $1,398/week
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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 12–18

Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School"

Ottertail · $1,398/week

A four-week immersive program for youth to experience Norwegian language and culture in a 'Folk High School' setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and leads to the Concordia Language Villages website, which details the 'Folk High School' program for Norwegian. The website states that Concordia Language Villages is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation status confirmed on the ACA website showing an expiration in 2025. The program is part of Concordia College, indicating a university ownership structure. The 'About Us' section on the main Concordia Language Villages site mentions a history spanning over 60 years. The website also explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles for Instagram (@concordialanguagevillages) and Facebook (ConcordiaLanguageVillages) are easily found on their main site. The program is clearly an overnight, immersive experience focused on language and culture.
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" 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
1966 (60 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Address: 8659 Thumper Pond Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571, USA
  • Phone: (800) 222-4750
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The cost for the four-week program is $5,590.

↗ What parents like

  • No grades
  • Hands-on activities
  • Fosters independence

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Four-week commitment

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School"

What ages does Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" accept?
Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" cost?
Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" publishes $1,398/week for the standard session. The cost for the four-week program is $5,590. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" accredited?
Yes — Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" 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 Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School"?
Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" 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 Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" provide lunch?
Yes — Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" 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 Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" compare to other language/cultural camps in Ottertail?
Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" is one of 6 language/cultural camps in Ottertail 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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