Concordia Language Villages
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Inspiring Courageous Global Citizens Since 1961
Upcoming Camps & Programs
Live Online Parent Information Meetings Coming Up!
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LIVE THE
language
LIVE THE
culture
Concordia Language Villages is a recognized leader in global education, offering language and cultural programs in 14 languages. Every year, Concordia Language Villages engages thousands of youth, educators and adults from across the United States in language and cultural learning. Our world-class immersion camp settings in the North Woods of Minnesota provide unique environments in which youth and adults at all levels of language proficiency can truly
live the language
.
CLV 道 | THE
CLV
WAY
The CLV
way
reflects the Asian concept of 道 or the “way” to excellence through practice. It is framed by four precepts, each of which fosters key attributes of responsible global citizenship:
Lived Language & Culture
Our immersion approach to language teaching provides villagers with a culturally authentic setting filled with carefully designed opportunities.
Outdoor Learning
No learner should be left indoors! Our language villages are set on 867 acres of beautiful Minnesota Northwoods lakes.
Community-Based Learning
Villagers and staff from around the world engage in daily activities that facilitate natural use of language and greater cultural fluency.
Grand Simulation
Village life is designed to spark curiosity, encourage discovery and promote empathy.
We build a positive, supportive community of learners where anyone – regardless of proficiency – can benefit from our language and cultural immersion experience. No other educational institution in the United States provides the level of cultural context the Concordia Language Villages offers our participants. Our programs are rigorous, fun, intentional and time-tested. The CLVway of immersion brings our mission of inspiring courageous global citizens to life.
Learn More About The CLV
way
Experience
Concordia Language Villages
OUR
villages
Al-Wāḥa
Arabic Language Village
Sēn Lín Hú
Chinese Language Village
Skovsøen
Danish Language Village
Salolampi
Finnish Language Village
Lac du Bois
French Language Village
Les Voyageurs
French Language Village
Waldsee
German Language Village
Lago del Bosco
Italian Language Village
Mori no Ike
Japanese Language Village
Sup sogŭi Hosu
Korean Language Village
Skogfjorden
Norwegian Language Village
Mar e Floresta
Portuguese Language Village
Lesnoe Ozero
Russian Language Village
El Lago del Bosque
Spanish Language Village
Sjölunden
Swedish Language Village
Where Language Comes Alive!
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 Locations
explore
OUR PROGRAMS
Whether you’re an individual interested in attending a summer program, an adult looking to immerse yourself into a culture or even a family preparing for an international vacation, Concordia Language Villages has a program for you.
Youth
Discover the world with our award-winning cultural immersion experiences. From Adventure Day Camps to one-week, two-week and four-week programs, we’ve got programs for every age and proficiency level. You can even earn high school credit! Virtual programming also available.
Adult
Language learning is a lifetime adventure. We welcome adults 18 and over for weekend, week-long and virtual programs. Learn a new language, advance your current skills and learn about your heritage or culture of interest—whatever your goal, we’ll help you get there!
Family
Take your family on an international adventure without leaving the country! Family weeks and weekends are a great way to introduce kids to the camp experience while enjoying fun, educational time with family and friends.
A Lifetime of Learning
From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!
Adventure Day Camp
Season: Summer
Duration: 1 Week
Daytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays.
More Info
Youth Overnight
Season: Summer
Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks
Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.
More Info
High School Credit
Season: Summer
Duration: 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks
Earn a semester's worth of credit in just two weeks or a year’s worth of language credit in just four weeks. Accredited by
Cognia
.
More Info
Adult Overnight
Season: Year-round
Duration: 3 Days | 1 Week
Learn a new language or advance your skills in a fully immersive environment. Choose from Workshops, Weekends or Week-long programs.
More Info
Family Weeks & Weekends
Season: Year-round
Duration: 2 Days | 3 Days | 1 Week
Fun and learning for the whole family (and friends)! Enjoy culturally immersive activities, meals and tailored learning.
More Info
College Programs
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
NEW! Language immersion and international civic programming for current college students. Credit and non-credit sessions available.
More Info
Government & Corporate
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.
More Info
Virtual Programs - Spanish Only
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Online classes, workshops and one-on-one tutoring for Youth and Adults, including live group lessons and independent work designed for at-home language and culture learning.
View sessions
School & Educator
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Special programming for school groups and language educators. Introduce your students to cultural immersion or advance your own education!
More Info
OUR VILLAGERS
love
CAMP
Hundreds of thousands of
satisfied language learners
experienced the wonder of speaking a new language through our fun and
natural immersion environment
.
"I really like the dancing and the songs"
I really like the dancing and the songs—that’s really fun and it helps you to learn a lot of the Korean, too.
Sup sogŭi Hosu
| Korean villager
"I made great friendships"
It was great to be in an environment of total German immersion and it was helpful to be speaking German all day long. I still have the songs from
Gesang
in my head. I made great friendships. I was a part of the
Gruene Welle Abenteuer
program and it was fun to use German in nature.
Waldsee
| German villager
"You can enjoy the setting while learning"
I enjoy learning outside because it feels so open—you can enjoy the setting while learning.
Lac du Bois
| French villager
"Being at
Sen Lin Hu
has really changed my life!""
Being at
Sen Lin Hu
has really changed my life! Some of my best memories are being made there.
Sen Lin Hu
| Chinese villager
We are a program of Concordia College
Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located in Moorhead, Minn., Concordia College is a private liberal arts college and a recognized leader in global education.
More info >>
Awarded Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best
Concordia Language Villages has been recognized by the readers of the Star Tribune as one of
Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps
three years in a row - 2021 (Gold), 2022 (Bronze) and 2023 (Silver)!
More info >>
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Concordia Language Villages is accredited by the American Camp Association, the nation’s leading organization of camp operators, ensuring compliance with national standards and practices.
Learn More >>
Accredited by Cognia
Concordia Language Villages’ high school credit programs are accredited by Cognia, a leading academic certification and accreditation organization accepted by most U.S. schools and school districts.
learn more >>
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LANGUAGES
Arabic
Chinese
Danish
Finnish
French
French Voyageurs
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
REGISTRATION
Camps & Programs
Government
School Groups
ABOUT US
About
Employment
Give
Health & Wellness
Locations
Marketing Resources
Events
CONTACT US
Concordia Language Villages
901 8th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56562
Email
clv@cord.edu
Phone
800.222.4750
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Live Online Parent Info Sessions, March 14!
Register for the 11:30 a,m. session
Register for the 5:00 p.m. session
Live Online Parent Info Sessions, May 14!
Register for the 11:30 a.m. session
Register for the 5:00 p.m session
Close
Inspiring Courageous Global Citizens Since 1961
Upcoming Camps & Programs
Live Online Parent Information Meetings Coming Up!
Join one or more of our live online sessions to learn about the villages and ask your questions live with camp leadership! Two meetings monthly through May -
Click here to register now!*
*Scroll down for registration links
LIVE THE
language
LIVE THE
culture
Concordia Language Villages is a recognized leader in global education, offering language and cultural programs in 14 languages. Every year, Concordia Language Villages engages thousands of youth, educators and adults from across the United States in language and cultural learning. Our world-class immersion camp settings in the North Woods of Minnesota provide unique environments in which youth and adults at all levels of language proficiency can truly
live the language
.
CLV 道 | THE
CLV
WAY
The CLV
way
reflects the Asian concept of 道 or the “way” to excellence through practice. It is framed by four precepts, each of which fosters key attributes of responsible global citizenship:
Lived Language & Culture
Our immersion approach to language teaching provides villagers with a culturally authentic setting filled with carefully designed opportunities.
Outdoor Learning
No learner should be left indoors! Our language villages are set on 867 acres of beautiful Minnesota Northwoods lakes.
Community-Based Learning
Villagers and staff from around the world engage in daily activities that facilitate natural use of language and greater cultural fluency.
Grand Simulation
Village life is designed to spark curiosity, encourage discovery and promote empathy.
We build a positive, supportive community of learners where anyone – regardless of proficiency – can benefit from our language and cultural immersion experience. No other educational institution in the United States provides the level of cultural context the Concordia Language Villages offers our participants. Our programs are rigorous, fun, intentional and time-tested. The CLVway of immersion brings our mission of inspiring courageous global citizens to life.
Learn More About The CLV
way
Experience
Concordia Language Villages
OUR
villages
Al-Wāḥa
Arabic Language Village
Sēn Lín Hú
Chinese Language Village
Skovsøen
Danish Language Village
Salolampi
Finnish Language Village
Lac du Bois
French Language Village
Les Voyageurs
French Language Village
Waldsee
German Language Village
Lago del Bosco
Italian Language Village
Mori no Ike
Japanese Language Village
Sup sogŭi Hosu
Korean Language Village
Skogfjorden
Norwegian Language Village
Mar e Floresta
Portuguese Language Village
Lesnoe Ozero
Russian Language Village
El Lago del Bosque
Spanish Language Village
Sjölunden
Swedish Language Village
Where Language Comes Alive!
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 Locations
explore
OUR PROGRAMS
Whether you’re an individual interested in attending a summer program, an adult looking to immerse yourself into a culture or even a family preparing for an international vacation, Concordia Language Villages has a program for you.
Youth
Discover the world with our award-winning cultural immersion experiences. From Adventure Day Camps to one-week, two-week and four-week programs, we’ve got programs for every age and proficiency level. You can even earn high school credit! Virtual programming also available.
Adult
Language learning is a lifetime adventure. We welcome adults 18 and over for weekend, week-long and virtual programs. Learn a new language, advance your current skills and learn about your heritage or culture of interest—whatever your goal, we’ll help you get there!
Family
Take your family on an international adventure without leaving the country! Family weeks and weekends are a great way to introduce kids to the camp experience while enjoying fun, educational time with family and friends.
A Lifetime of Learning
From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!
Adventure Day Camp
Season: Summer
Duration: 1 Week
Daytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays.
More Info
Youth Overnight
Season: Summer
Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks
Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.
More Info
High School Credit
Season: Summer
Duration: 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks
Earn a semester's worth of credit in just two weeks or a year’s worth of language credit in just four weeks. Accredited by
Cognia
.
More Info
Adult Overnight
Season: Year-round
Duration: 3 Days | 1 Week
Learn a new language or advance your skills in a fully immersive environment. Choose from Workshops, Weekends or Week-long programs.
More Info
Family Weeks & Weekends
Season: Year-round
Duration: 2 Days | 3 Days | 1 Week
Fun and learning for the whole family (and friends)! Enjoy culturally immersive activities, meals and tailored learning.
More Info
College Programs
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
NEW! Language immersion and international civic programming for current college students. Credit and non-credit sessions available.
More Info
Government & Corporate
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.
More Info
Virtual Programs - Spanish Only
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Online classes, workshops and one-on-one tutoring for Youth and Adults, including live group lessons and independent work designed for at-home language and culture learning.
View sessions
School & Educator
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Special programming for school groups and language educators. Introduce your students to cultural immersion or advance your own education!
More Info
OUR VILLAGERS
love
CAMP
Hundreds of thousands of
satisfied language learners
experienced the wonder of speaking a new language through our fun and
natural immersion environment
.
"I really like the dancing and the songs"
I really like the dancing and the songs—that’s really fun and it helps you to learn a lot of the Korean, too.
Sup sogŭi Hosu
| Korean villager
"I made great friendships"
It was great to be in an environment of total German immersion and it was helpful to be speaking German all day long. I still have the songs from
Gesang
in my head. I made great friendships. I was a part of the
Gruene Welle Abenteuer
program and it was fun to use German in nature.
Waldsee
| German villager
"You can enjoy the setting while learning"
I enjoy learning outside because it feels so open—you can enjoy the setting while learning.
Lac du Bois
| French villager
"Being at
Sen Lin Hu
has really changed my life!""
Being at
Sen Lin Hu
has really changed my life! Some of my best memories are being made there.
Sen Lin Hu
| Chinese villager
We are a program of Concordia College
Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located in Moorhead, Minn., Concordia College is a private liberal arts college and a recognized leader in global education.
More info >>
Awarded Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best
Concordia Language Villages has been recognized by the readers of the Star Tribune as one of
Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps
three years in a row - 2021 (Gold), 2022 (Bronze) and 2023 (Silver)!
More info >>
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Concordia Language Villages is accredited by the American Camp Association, the nation’s leading organization of camp operators, ensuring compliance with national standards and practices.
Learn More >>
Accredited by Cognia
Concordia Language Villages’ high school credit programs are accredited by Cognia, a leading academic certification and accreditation organization accepted by most U.S. schools and school districts.
learn more >>
Account Login
Request Information
Camp Store
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Chinese
Danish
Finnish
French
French Voyageurs
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
REGISTRATION
Camps & Programs
Government
School Groups
ABOUT US
About
Employment
Give
Health & Wellness
Locations
Marketing Resources
Events
CONTACT US
Concordia Language Villages
901 8th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56562
clv@cord.edu
Phone
800.222.4750
STAY CONNECTED
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
SOCIAL
COPPA
Privacy Policy
Submit Website Feedback
©2023 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA |
800.222.4750
Tikkun Olam
Live Online Parent Info Sessions, March 14!
Register for the 11:30 a,m. session
Register for the 5:00 p.m. session