Concordia Language Villages

Overview

Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the culture each was designed to represent. Immerse yourself in the world of a native speaker, where you can truly learn to live a language, not just speak it.

Our one-week programs are perfect for first-time villagers who are ready to experience an overnight camp but may not be ready for a longer time away from home. Open to ages 7 and above, these programs provide the full immersion core curriculum along with all the fun arts, crafts, games and cultural exploration of the Language Village camp experience.

Our two-week programs are our most popular, during which villagers gain and enhance language skills and cultural knowledge through immersive experiences embedded in daily life. It's the CLVway! Through formal instruction combined with music, arts, sports and classic summer camp activities like campfires, swimming and more, villagers learn their target language and grow to become courageous global citizens.

Our four-week programs provide extensive opportunities for those ready to dive deeper into the immersive Language Village experience. Each four-week session is divided by an interim weekend, during which villagers have the opportunity to call home, do their laundry and take a break from the activity of Village life. It’s the CLVway, taken to the max!

Want to gain an entire year’s worth of high school language credit in just four weeks? Our High School Credit programs are for you! Fully accredited by Cognia, these programs include standardized curriculums, tests and transcripts to meet your local school system’s requirements. Each four-week session is divided by an interim weekend, during which villagers have the opportunity to call home, do their laundry and take a break from the rigorous activity of Village life. Learn more about our High School Credit Programs.

Experience the Adventure! Combine a family vacation in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota with the enriching experience of a Concordia Language Villages Adventure Day Camp! Designed for children aged 6 to 11, Adventure Day Camps run weekly from July through August, onsite at our culturally accurate Language Villages. Session dates and exact age ranges vary by language.