Start exploring Global & Language summer programs for middle schoolers

Dates:

7 sessions between Jul 4–Oct 10, 2027 (2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks, 7 weeks, and 8 weeks options)

Length:

2 weeks–8 weeks

Cost:

$3,240–$7,300

Location:

Kyoto, Japan

Ages:

14-17 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Mar 1, 2027 (apply by Dec 15, 2026 for $300 off)

Credit:

Optional college credit (official transcript, $425 extra)

Japanese language and culture program in Kyoto for independent teens of all levels, with mixed-age classes, structured teen activities two days a week plus biweekly Saturday trips, and a host-family homestay.

Dates:

7 sessions between Jun 6–Oct 10, 2027 (2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks, 7 weeks, and 8 weeks options)

Length:

2 weeks–8 weeks

Cost:

$2,630–$5,420

Location:

Nagoya, Japan

Ages:

14-19 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Mar 1, 2027 (apply by Dec 15, 2026 for $300 off)

Credit:

Optional college credit (official transcript, $425 extra)

Japanese language program in Nagoya for independent students ages 14–19, with four 50-minute classes each weekday in mixed-age groups, fully optional activities, and a host-family homestay.

Dates:

Jul 4–25, 2027

Length:

3 weeks

Cost:

$4,770

Location:

Fukuoka, Japan

Ages:

14-17 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Mar 1, 2027 (apply by Dec 15, 2026 for $300 off)

Credit:

Optional college credit (official transcript, $425 extra)

Three-week Japanese language and culture program in Fukuoka for beginners, in teen-only classes and activities, with weekend excursions to cities such as Osaka and Kyoto and a host-family homestay.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 8–Jul 28, 2027 (2 weeks and 3 weeks options)

Length:

2 weeks–3 weeks

Cost:

$4,725–$6,725

Location:

Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica (with excursions)

Ages:

14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Priority · Registration Apr 1, 2027

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 18–Jul 7, 2027 (2 weeks and 3 weeks options)

Length:

2 weeks–3 weeks

Cost:

$4,825–$6,550

Location:

Cuenca, Ecuador (with excursions)

Ages:

14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Priority · Registration Apr 1, 2027

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 18–Jul 28, 2027 (4 weeks and 6 weeks options)

Length:

4 weeks–6 weeks

Cost:

$8,995–$12,250

Location:

Cuenca, Ecuador and Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica

Ages:

14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Priority · Registration Apr 1, 2027

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

6 sessions between Jul 26–Aug 21, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 2–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

13 sessions between Jun 14–Aug 28, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,290–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

11 sessions between Jun 14–Aug 14, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,290–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

4 sessions between Jul 26–Aug 21, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Grades:

2–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

4 sessions between Jun 21–Jul 24, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN (base camp)

Ages:

Grades 4–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

5 sessions between Jul 19–Aug 14, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN (North Site)

Ages:

Grades 2–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

7 sessions between Jun 21–Jul 17, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

4 sessions between Jun 14–Jul 17, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,290–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN (North Site)

Ages:

Grades 2–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

5 sessions between Jul 19–Aug 14, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Camp Patmos, Hackensack, MN

Ages:

Grades 3–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

5 sessions between Jun 21–Jul 17, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

6 sessions between Jul 26–Aug 21, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

5 sessions between Jul 19–Aug 14, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

6 sessions between Jun 14–Jul 24, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,290–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 14–Jun 26, 2027 (1 week (6 days) and 2 weeks (13 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–2 weeks (13 days)

Cost:

$1,440–$3,395

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Grades:

1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

6 sessions between Jun 14–Jul 24, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,290–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 1–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

9 sessions between Jun 14–Aug 21, 2027 (1 week (6 days), 2 weeks (13 days), and 4 weeks (27 days) options)

Length:

1 week (6 days)–4 weeks (27 days)

Cost:

$1,290–$5,985

Location:

Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, MN

Ages:

Grades 2–12 (varies by track)

Format:

Residential

Several versions of this program.

Dates:

5 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 31, 2027 (1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, and 5 weeks options)

Length:

1 week–5 weeks

Cost:

$2,300–$5,950

Location:

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Ages:

12-18 per program site (matches completed grades 6–12 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Rolling until one month before the start date or until full

French immersion program in Quebec City with 15 hours of French classes a week, a host-family homestay, and daily chaperoned cultural activities and excursions; all levels, including beginners, welcome.

Dates:

5 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 31, 2027 (1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, and 5 weeks options)

Length:

1 week–5 weeks

Cost:

$1,890–$4,620

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Ages:

14-17 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)

Format:

Residential

Deadline:

Rolling until one month before the start date or until full

German immersion program in central Berlin with 15 hours of German classes a week, a host-family homestay, and daily chaperoned cultural activities such as museum visits, a bike tour, and city walking tours; complete beginners welcome on one start date.