Norwegian Youth Two Week
A two-week immersive program for youth to learn and practice Norwegian language and culture.
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully, offering a variety of language programs, including Norwegian. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by their ACA logo and search on the ACA website. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, making its owner type 'university'. The 'About Us' section indicates they have been operating for 60 years, founded by Dr. Gerhard H. Weiss. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, as indicated by the 'dates and rates' page showing session lengths and costs for residential programs. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are readily available on their website.
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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
Norwegian Youth Two 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: 8659 Thumper Pond Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571, USA
- Phone: (800) 222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The cost for the two-week program is $2,830.
↗ What parents like
- Immersive language learning
- Cultural activities
- Build language skills
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Specific age range
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Norwegian Youth Two Week
- What ages does Norwegian Youth Two Week accept?
- Norwegian Youth Two 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 Norwegian Youth Two Week cost?
- Norwegian Youth Two Week publishes $1,415/week for the standard session. The cost for the two-week program is $2,830. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Norwegian Youth Two Week accredited?
- Yes — Norwegian Youth Two 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 Norwegian Youth Two Week?
- Norwegian Youth Two 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 Norwegian Youth Two Week provide lunch?
- Yes — Norwegian Youth Two 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 Norwegian Youth Two Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Ottertail?
- Norwegian Youth Two Week 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Norwegian Youth Two 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 Norwegian Youth Two Week.
- Norwegian Adventure Day Camp · Ages 7–11 · $415/week
- Norwegian Youth One Week · Ages 8–18 · $1,425/week
- Norwegian Adult Weekend · Ages 18–21 · $665/week
- Norwegian High School Credit · Ages 13–18 · $1,478/week
- Norwegian Youth Four Week - "Folk High School" · Ages 12–18 · $1,398/week