Ciao and benvenuto to Lago del Bosco, our Italian Language Village. Here, villagers of all ages can dive into the language, flavors, style and traditions of sunny Italy—all against the backdrop of the North Woods of Minnesota. From art to opera to cuisine, you’ll explore the history and culture of Italy in an immersive setting that brings language alive. Learn to dance the tarantella, make your own ravioli and star in your own opera. Stay active playing calcio (soccer) and roverino (a unique, competitive Italian ring-toss game), and test your mental prowess with scacchi (chess with large pieces). You’ll experience la dolce vita every day at Lago del Bosco!
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!
Season: Summer
Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks
Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Keep your Language Village experience going all year long with our Virtual Clubs, Classes and High School Credit programs.
Season: Year-round
Duration: 3 Days | 1 Week
Learn a new language or advance your skills in a fully immersive environment. Choose from Workshops, Weekends or Week-long programs.
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Choose from a variety of programming options including Conversation Hours, Classes and more, for ages 18+.
Season: Year-round
Duration: Varies
Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.
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.
More InformationNeed-based scholarships are available for Italian 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.
Lago del Bosco will be held at our Korean Village, Sup sogŭi Hosu, for summer 2025. Our newest custom-built, culturally authentic Language Village, this state-of-the-art site opened in 2024. Designed for versatility, it will be culturally transformed to represent the Italian culture for Lago del Bosco 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.
Read more about our professional staff at Lago del Bosco, our Italian Language Village.
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.
