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الواحة

Arabic Language Village
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About the Village

Imagine reading in a totally different alphabet—and from right to left! With more than 370 million speakers over five continents, Arabic is the world’s fifth most-spoken language, and it has influenced and contributed to many others—even English. Arab cultures’ global and linguistic influences on astronomy, mathematics, medicine, art and philosophy cannot be understated. At Al-Wāḥa الواحة, you’ll play korat al-qaddam (soccer) and paddle out in a markab (canoe) onto the buhayra (lake). You’ll dine on traditional foods like shawarma (spit-cooked meats), falafel (deep-fried chickpea fritters) and baklava (sweet, flaky pastry). Since 2006, our Arabic Language Village, Al-Wāḥa, has allowed complete beginners and advanced students alike to tap into cultures of the Arabic-speaking world firsthand.

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Custom Birchwood Nametags
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Learning in Nature
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Village Store
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Traditional Desserts
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Visual Language Learning
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Swimming in Turtle River Lake
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Creating Lifelong Friendships
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Reading and Writing
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Culturally Authentic Coin Pouch
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Experience

Al-Wāḥa | الواحة

A Lifetime of Learning

From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!

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Youth Overnight

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks

Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.

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Adventure Day Camp

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week

Daytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays.

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Adult Virtual

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Choose from a variety of programming options including Conversation Hours, Classes and more, for ages 18+.

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High School Credit

Season: Year-round

Duration: 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 24 Weeks

Earn a semester or year’s worth of language credit in just two to four weeks (24 weeks for Virtual fall/spring option). Accredited by Cognia.

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School & Educator

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Special programming for school groups and language educators. Introduce your students to cultural immersion or advance your own education!

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Government & Corporate

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.

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Upcoming Arabic Camps & Programs

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Travel & Insights: Morocco: Virtual Workshop
Adult Virtual
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Arabic
Dates:
Nov 13
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Nov 13
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
Thinking about a trip to Morocco, or just want to learn more about this incredible country? Join staff from Al-Waha, our Arabic Language Village, for cultural insights and travel advice! In this workshop, you can: Learn communication tips; know where to go, where to eat, and where to buy items you need during your trip; and gain valuable perspectives on cultural norms to help you fully experience all that Morocco has to offer! This session will be conducted in English.
Registration closes
Nov 6, 2024
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
47
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Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
July 29, 2024
Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet: Adult Virtual Workshop
Adult Virtual
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Arabic
Dates:
Nov 14
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Nov 14
2024
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
From Alif to Yaa, come explore the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet in shape and sound! We will introduce the rules for how to connect and pronounce the letters of the alphabet, exploring classical calligraphy as well as contemporary art forms that grow from the foundation of this writing system that is the second-most widely used in the world (after the Latin alphabet).
Registration closes
Nov 13, 2024
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
50
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
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July 29, 2024
Introduction to the Arab World: Adult Virtual Workshop
Adult Virtual
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Arabic
Dates:
Jan 23
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Jan 23
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
Where is the “Arab world”? What defines it? This workshop, led by staff from Al-Waha, the Arabic Language program at Concordia Language Villages, will give a basic overview of what we mean when we talk about the Arab world - its geography, history, and culture - and recommend resources for further learning and exploration. This workshop will be led by Lucy Lulua Thiboutot, dean of Al-Waha, Concordia's Arabic Language Village. Lulua has an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. She taught pre-K at the American Community School in Beirut, Lebanon for two years and attended the CASA program in Damascus, Syria, studying Arabic intensively. In the United States, she has taught Arabic in New England private schools, public schools in rural Pennsylvania and in STARTALK high school summer programs in Boston. Since 2013, she has edited the Arabic Educator Bulletin, now a monthly newsletter distributed to more than 2,000 people across the U.S. and world that focuses on the teaching of Arabic at the K-12 level. She has been a leading member of the Board of the New England Arabic Teachers Council since 2019.
Registration closes
Jan 16, 2025
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
50
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Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
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July 29, 2024
Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet: Adult Virtual Workshop
Adult Virtual
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Arabic
Dates:
Feb 2
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Feb 2
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
From Alif to Yaa, come explore the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet in shape and sound! We will introduce the rules for how to connect and pronounce the letters of the alphabet, exploring classical calligraphy as well as contemporary art forms that grow from the foundation of this writing system that is the second-most widely used in the world (after the Latin alphabet).
Registration closes
Jan 27, 2025
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
49
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
July 29, 2024
Introduction to the Arab World: Adult Virtual Workshop
Adult Virtual
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Arabic
Dates:
Apr 17
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Apr 17
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
Where is the “Arab world”? What defines it? This workshop, led by staff from Al-Waha, the Arabic Language program at Concordia Language Villages, will give a basic overview of what we mean when we talk about the Arab world - its geography, history, and culture - and recommend resources for further learning and exploration. This workshop will be led by Lucy Lulua Thiboutot, dean of Al-Waha, Concordia's Arabic Language Village. Lulua has an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. She taught pre-K at the American Community School in Beirut, Lebanon for two years and attended the CASA program in Damascus, Syria, studying Arabic intensively. In the United States, she has taught Arabic in New England private schools, public schools in rural Pennsylvania and in STARTALK high school summer programs in Boston. Since 2013, she has edited the Arabic Educator Bulletin, now a monthly newsletter distributed to more than 2,000 people across the U.S. and world that focuses on the teaching of Arabic at the K-12 level. She has been a leading member of the Board of the New England Arabic Teachers Council since 2019.
Registration closes
Apr 10, 2025
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
50
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
July 29, 2024
Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet: Adult Virtual Workshop
Adult Virtual
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Arabic
Dates:
Apr 19
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Apr 19
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
From Alif to Yaa, come explore the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet in shape and sound! We will introduce the rules for how to connect and pronounce the letters of the alphabet, exploring classical calligraphy as well as contemporary art forms that grow from the foundation of this writing system that is the second-most widely used in the world (after the Latin alphabet).
Registration closes
Apr 14, 2025
Male openings:
50
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Female openings:
50
Register NowJoin Waitlist
Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
July 29, 2024
Arabic High School Credit
Youth Overnight
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Arabic
Dates:
Jul 21
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Aug 16
2025
Location:
Bemidji
Ages 13 - 18
Cost: $
5710
Minimum deposit $575
Registration closes
Jun 23, 2025
Male openings:
1
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Female openings:
4
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Session Full
Registration Closed
Limited Availibility
Registration opens on
September 4, 2024
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Government & Corporate Programs

A global outlook is important for success in the domestic and international arena. Concordia Language Villages offers customized corporate, government and military training programs to meet the specific needs of our clients.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Need-based scholarships are available for Arabic summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents and the length of the session.

Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

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Our Location:

Al-Wāḥa

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Turtle River Lake

Al-Wāḥa will be held at our Korean Village, Sup sogŭi Hosu, in summer 2025. Our newest custom-built, culturally authentic Language Village, this state-of-the-art site opened in 2024. It will be artfully transformed into an Arabian oasis for Al-Wāḥa sessions.

The first phase of construction completed includes a dining hall and commercial kitchen, administrative complex, two villager cabins, soccer field and waterfront development. A cultural center, activities hall (including a martial arts studio and music room), archery range and more are planned in the coming years.

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Read more about our professional staff at Al-Wāḥa, our Arabic Language Village.

Lucy Lulua Thiboutot

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A native Minnesotan, Lulua has taught Arabic in New England private schools, public schools in rural Pennsylvania and in STARTALK high school summer programs in Boston. Since 2013, she has edited the Arabic Educator Bulletin, now a monthly newsletter distributed to more than 2,000 people across the U.S. and world that focuses on the teaching of Arabic at the K-12 level. She has an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University, taught pre-K at the American Community School in Beirut, Lebanon for two year and attended the CASA program in Damascus, Syria, studying Arabic intensively. She has been a leading member of the Board of the New England Arabic Teachers Council since 2019.

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Concordia Language Villages staff may speak a Village language, creatively teach culture, work and play hard. They also develop skills and qualities that will make them excellent employees in any field.