Norwegian Youth One Week
Concordia Language Villages offers immersive overnight summer camps for youth to learn various languages and cultures, including a specific Norwegian program.
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads successfully and details various language immersion programs, including Norwegian. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The 'About Us' page states that Concordia Language Villages has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Dr. Gerhard Haukebo. The camp is owned and operated by Concordia College, making its owner type 'university'. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. The program type is clearly overnight, with a focus on immersive language learning. Google reviews for 'Concordia Language Villages' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, with many parents praising the immersive 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 7–12
Norwegian Youth One Week sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right language/cultural fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Norwegian Youth One Week
- What ages does Norwegian Youth One Week accept?
- Norwegian Youth One Week is open to children ages 7–12. 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 One Week cost?
- Norwegian Youth One Week publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Norwegian Youth One Week's hours?
- Norwegian Youth One Week runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Norwegian Youth One Week accredited?
- Yes — Norwegian Youth One 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 One Week?
- Norwegian Youth One 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 One Week provide lunch?
- Norwegian Youth One Week does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Norwegian Youth One Week compare to other language/cultural camps in Moorhead?
- Norwegian Youth One Week 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
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Norwegian Youth One Week.
- Concordia Language Villages · Ages 7–18
- 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
- Danish Youth Two Week · Bemidji · Ages 7–18 · $1,415/week
- French Youth One Week · Bemidji · Ages 7–18 · $1,425/week