Language Immersion Programs | Concordia Language Villages

Village Alerts:

In early October, 森林湖・Sēn Lín Hú, our Chinese Language Village, lost all of its culturally authentic materials, printed curriculum and program supplies that were collected and built over its almost 40-year history in a tragic fire. Donate now to help us replace these important program supplies and cultural artifacts!

Youth & Family Programs

From pre-K enrichment, day camps and sleepaway camps to programs the entire family can enjoy together, we bring language to life for young learners ages 2 to 18 and family members of all ages.

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Adult & Educator Programs

Discover what it means to become a citizen of the world. Learn about our language enrichment and training programs for educators, professionals and government agencies.

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High School Credit Programs

In just four weeks of language and cultural immersion at the Language Villages, you can earn a full year of high school language credit.

High School Credit Programs


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Wondering how we're addressing COVID on-site this year? Click this button to learn more.
Learn more about all the healthcare steps we take at the Villages to keep our staff and villagers safe.
Parent of a villager? This is the page for you — find out information you'll need for camp.
See a full schedule of all languages and programs to find the program that works for you.
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Language learners 18 and older — this page is for you! Learn more about our adult residential programs in Bemidji, Minn.
Are you an adult interested in language learning, but can't make it to Northern Minnesota? Learn more about our adult Virtual Village sessions.
We have programs for language learners of all ages — join us in northern Minnesota for a residential family program. This button takes you to learn more.
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Have a school group you want to bring to the Villages? Click this button to learn more.
Have a school group you want to bring to the Villages? Fill out this form to express interest and register.
We have language programs for educators and their classes! As well as free resources. Learn more.

Who We Are

Since 1961, hundreds of thousands of villagers have joined us in our mission to inspire courageous global citizens. We are builders of globally minded communities and guides to world fluency. Our cultural immersion programs in the North Woods of Minnesota engage our participants to develop language proficiency. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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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.

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