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137 Global & Language summer programs open to students who have completed 6th through 8th grade

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Teen Japanese Language Camp - Kyoto Classic

Greenheart Travel

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 (18-19 case by case) (completed grades 8–11)
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.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesApplication

Teen Japanese Language Camp - Nagoya

Greenheart Travel

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 (completed grades 8–12)
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.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesApplication

Teen Japanese Language Camp - Fukuoka Adventure

Greenheart Travel

Dates:
Jul 4–25, 2027
Length:
3 weeks
Cost:
$4,770
Location:
Fukuoka, Japan
Ages:
14-17 (18-19 case by case) (completed grades 8–11)
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.

Arts & Performing ArtsGlobal & LanguageFirst-Come

Berklee Valencia: BV Camp–Youth (Valencia)

Berklee College of Music – Valencia Campus

Dates:
Jul 12–16, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,470
Location:
Valencia, Spain (Berklee Valencia campus)
Ages:
10–14 (completed grades 4–8)
Format:
Commuter
Deadline:
Tuition due Mar 10, 2027

A one-week program for young musicians with at least six months of experience: group instrument lessons, theory, ensembles and Spanish and Mediterranean music, ending with a performance.

Global & LanguageLeadership & GiftedFirst-Come

High School Spanish Immersion – Costa Rica

Common Ground International

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; all Spanish levels, beginner to advanced (completed grades 8–12)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority · Registration Apr 1, 2027

Students live with a host family in Santo Domingo de Heredia, where Spanish is spoken at home, take afternoon Spanish and cultural classes, volunteer with local children, and take excursions that include Manuel Antonio and Arenal Volcano.

Global & LanguageLeadership & GiftedFirst-Come

High School Spanish Immersion – Ecuador

Common Ground International

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; all Spanish levels, beginner to advanced (completed grades 8–12)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority · Registration Apr 1, 2027

Students live with a host family in Cuenca, where Spanish is spoken at home, take Spanish and cultural classes, volunteer in the community, and take day trips to Ingapirca and Cajas National Park.

Global & LanguageLeadership & GiftedFirst-Come

High School Spanish Immersion – Ecuador & Costa Rica Combo

Common Ground International

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; all Spanish levels, beginner to advanced (completed grades 8–12)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority · Registration Apr 1, 2027

Students split the program between a host family in Cuenca, Ecuador and a host family in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica, with Spanish and cultural classes, community service, and excursions in both countries.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Al-Wāḥa Arabic Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
2–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Arabic immersion camp at Al-Wāḥa on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Arabic through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

El Lago del Bosque Spanish Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Spanish immersion camp at El Lago del Bosque on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Spanish through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Lac du Bois French Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

French immersion camp at Lac du Bois on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak French through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Lago del Bosco Italian Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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

Italian immersion camp at Lago del Bosco on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Italian through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWilderness & AdventureFirst-Come

Les Voyageurs French Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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)
Grades:
4–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

French immersion camp at the Les Voyageurs base camp on Turtle River Lake. Campers live outdoors and use French through camping and canoeing.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Lesnoe Ozero Russian Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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)
Grades:
2–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Russian immersion camp at Lesnoe Ozero on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Russian through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Mar e Floresta Portuguese Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Portuguese immersion camp at Mar e Floresta on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Portuguese through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Mori no Ike Japanese Language Village - Bemidji

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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)
Grades:
2–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Japanese immersion camp at Mori no Ike on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Japanese through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Mori no Ike Japanese Language Village - Hackensack

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
3–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Japanese immersion camp at Mori no Ike in Hackensack, Minnesota. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Japanese through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Salolampi Finnish Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Finnish immersion camp at Salolampi on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Finnish through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Sēn Lín Hú Chinese Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Chinese immersion camp at Sēn Lín Hú on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Chinese through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Sjölunden Swedish Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Swedish immersion camp at Sjölunden on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Swedish through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Norwegian immersion camp at Skogfjorden on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Norwegian through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Skovsøen Danish Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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

Danish immersion camp at Skovsøen on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Danish through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Sup sogŭi Hosu Korean Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
1–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Korean immersion camp at Sup sogŭi Hosu on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak Korean through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesFirst-Come

Waldsee German Language Village

Concordia Language Villages (Concordia College)

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
Grades:
2–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

German immersion camp at Waldsee on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji. Campers live in cabins, and staff speak German through language activities and camp life.

Global & LanguageWriting & HumanitiesApplication

Teen French Language Camp - Quebec City

Greenheart Travel

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 (completed grades 6–12)
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.

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