Norwegian Youth Two Week
An immersive two-week Norwegian language and cultural experience for youth, fostering global understanding and...
▌ Editor's read The Concordia Language Villages website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering detailed information about its programs, including the Norwegian Youth Two Week camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp, founded by Dr. Erhard Friedrich, has been operating for 60 years, demonstrating extensive experience in language immersion education. It is owned and operated by Concordia College, providing a strong academic foundation. The program is an overnight camp, offering a fully immersive experience. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Concordia Language Villages average 4.9 stars from over 200 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 8–13
Norwegian Youth Two 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 8–13
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, USA
- Phone: (800) 222-4750
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, $3265 for a 2-week session
↗ What parents like
- Immersive language and cultural experience
- Scholarships available
↘ Watch for
- High cost for a two-week program
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 8–13. 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 $1,633/week for the standard session. USD, $3265 for a 2-week session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Norwegian Youth Two Week's hours?
- Norwegian Youth Two 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 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 Moorhead?
- Norwegian Youth Two 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
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.
- Concordia Language Villages · Ages 7–18
- Japanese Apprentice · Concordia Language Villages · Ages 13–18 · $811/week
- 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
- 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