Italian: Lago del Bosco

Ages 7-18

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Being a Lago del Bosco villager isn’t about sitting in a classroom learning grammar and memorizing facts.  When you arrive here and walk through “customs,” you will be surrounded by Italian sounds, sights, and flavors and flooded with opportunities to learn and practice new language skills. 

First, you’ll choose a new Italian name and exchange your American dollars for euros. Then you’ll find your cabin and settle into your new Italian home.  The whole time, our caring, friendly counselors will help you learn the words and phrases you need to say buongiorno (hello) to your new cabin mates, ask them where they’re from, and figure out where to go next.

While you’re at Lago del Bosco, you will be with other kids your own age who also have an interest in making new friends, trying new things, and learning Italian. You will play sports and games, learn how to cook, and explore your artistic side.  Your Italian immersion experience will be different from every classroom you’ve ever been in.  You will completely change your surroundings and learn by doing.

Typical Day

08:00 Colazione
09:15 Attività con tutto il gruppo
09:45 Gruppi di lingua
10:15 Pausa
10:30 Attività dirette
12:00 Pranzo
13:00 Tempo libero
13:15 Gruppi di lingua
14:30 Pausa
14:45 Programma Culturale
18:30 Cena
19:30 Programma della sera
21:00 Pausa, falò e buona notte

Location

Lago del Bosco is held at Sand Hill Lake Camp on the shores of Sand Hill Lake, a few miles from the small town of Fosston, Minn. Before villagers arrive, our staff transforms the peaceful, traditional summer camp setting by bringing in Italian language signs and authentic Italian décor.

You’ll be living in a comfortable dormitory-style cabin with staff members and about 30 other villagers who are all your same gender and about your age.  You’ll have your own bunk for your sleeping bag and pillow, as well as a place to store your clothes and other belongings.

Each of the four dormitories features its own bathroom and shower facilities shared by the villagers and staff living in that dormitory. Please pack wisely as there is limited storage space. Learn more about our location.

Want to know more about Lago del Bosco?
· Meet our dean.
· Read about the delicious food at Lago del Bosco

Contact Information While in Session
Italian Language Village
Lago del Bosco, Fosston
c/o Sandhill Lake Camp
1046 250th Ave
Fosston MN 56542
(218) 435-6120
Fax (218) 435-2909

Lago del Bosco  offers three choices of Summer Villages experiences for young people:
· One-week overnight exploratory sessions
· Two-week overnight immersion sessions
· Four-week sessions for high school credit

Special program: Helvetia Explorer
When you arrive for a regular session at Lago del Bosco, you can sign up to explore Swiss culture as part of your activities. In addition to Italian, try French and German, and learn about the land of the alphorn and Toblerone! For a more extensive Swiss experience, try our week-long youth or family Helvetia Swiss Week hosted at Waldsee. 

Is your child ready for a Concordia Language Villages overnight immersion program?

clv@cord.edu
1.800.222.4750