What ages does Japanese High School Credit accept?

Japanese High School Credit is open to children ages 13–18. 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 Japanese High School Credit cost?

Japanese High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. $5910 for four weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Is Japanese High School Credit accredited?

Yes — Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit?

Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit provide lunch?

Yes — Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?

Japanese High School Credit 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.

▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 13–18

Japanese High School Credit

Concordia Language Villages · $1,478/week

Earn a year’s worth of high school Japanese language credit in four weeks.

▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their Japanese high school credit program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, a non-profit institution, and has been operating for 60 years, founded by Erhard F. Friedrich. The program is an overnight camp, offering an immersive experience at their Turtle River Lake site. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program's affiliation with a university and ACA accreditation suggest a commitment to supervision. Google reviews for 'Concordia Language Villages' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the immersive language experience and dedicated staff.

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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 13–18

Japanese High School Credit 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: 13–18
Address: 901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56562, USA
Phone: (800) 222-4750
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $5910 for four weeks.

3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 22 to Aug 22.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

Session 2 Jun 22 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,910
Session 4 Jul 6 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,265
Session 6 Jul 27 – Aug 22, 2026 · 4 weeks · $3,245

↗ What parents like

Earn a full year of credit
Four-week immersive program

↘ Watch for

Expensive
Four-week commitment required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Japanese High School Credit

What ages does Japanese High School Credit accept?: Japanese High School Credit is open to children ages 13–18. 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 Japanese High School Credit cost?: Japanese High School Credit publishes $1,478/week for the standard session. $5910 for four weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Japanese High School Credit accredited?: Yes — Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit?: Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit provide lunch?: Yes — Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?: Japanese High School Credit 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 Japanese High School Credit with other camps.

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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 Japanese High School Credit.

Concordia Language Villages · Ages 7–18
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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
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