Korean: Sup sogŭi Hosu
Ages 7-18
Welcome to Sup sogŭi Hosu!
Immersed in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Korean-speaking world, you’ll feel like you’re taking a trip to Korea, but with one big advantage: you’ll have the benefit of friendly, supportive counselors who are eager to help you learn and discover on every step of your journey.
Once you’ve gone through customs at Sup sogŭi Hosu, chosen a new Korean name, and checked in with the site nurse, your counselors will help you take your things to your cabin. You’ll be living in a comfortable pine log cabin with staff members and between six and 13 other villagers and who are all 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.
As a “villager” at Sup sogŭi Hosu, you’ll soon be saying 잘 잤어요? (Did you sleep well?) and heading off to 아침식사 (breakfast) with your new friends. Your counselors, who come from Korea, Canada and the United States, will be with you from morning until evening.
Our goal is to provide an environment in which you find the courage and confidence to explore Korean language and culture. We will use gestures, repetition, songs, and games to make sure you know what to do, where to go, and what’s going on from the moment you arrive. And, with constant help and support from our dedicated staff, you’ll be amazed by how quickly you learn — even if you are brand new to the Korean language.
On a typical morning at Sup sogŭi Hosu, you might wake up to taekwondo exercises. Next, you might try your hand at some afternoon archery, or express your artistic side seated at a potters wheel. Our chefs will make sure you enjoy every delicious bite of your authentic Korean meals.
Each day of the program, as you canoe and swim in Turtle River Lake, sing songs around the camp fire, and play traditional Korean games, you’ll surprise yourself with how much and how quickly you learn.
A Typical Day at Sup sogŭi Hosu
7:30 기상당번 / Wake Up Duty
8:10-8:20 아침체조 / Morning Exercises
8:30-9:10 아침식사 / Breakfast
9:20-10:00 큰마당 모임 / Large Group
10:10-10:50 작은 마당 1 / Learning Group 1
11:00-11:40 놀이마당 1 / Activity Group 1
11:40-12:00 자유시간 / Free Time
12:10-13:20 점심 식사 / Lunch
13:20-13:50 한국방송 시청 / Korean Program Viewing
14:00-14:20 캐빈청소 / Cabin Cleaning
14:20-15:20 낮잠시간 / Nap Time
15:30-16:20 놀이마당 2 / Activity Group 2
16:20-17:20 자유시간 / Free Time
17:30-18:20 작은 마당 2 / Learning Group 2
18:40-20:10 저녁식사 / Dinner
20:20-21:40 마당놀이 / Evening Program
21:50-22:30 우리집 모임 / Cabin Time
22:30 잘자요! / Good Night!
Sup sogŭi Hosu has a relaxed atmosphere. You won’t need much more than shorts, t-shirts, a swimsuit, long pants, and warm sweatshirts. You’ll have the opportunity to dress up for a few events and also try on a hanbok (a traditional Korean costume).
Fast Facts
Village: Sup sogŭi Hosu
Founded: 1999
Borders: Turtle River Lake
Population: 95
Language: Korean
Currency: Won
Time Zone: Central
Sup sogŭi Hosu is held at Lesnoe Ozero, the Russian Language Village site, on the shores of Turtle River Lake near Bemidji, Minnesota. The comfortable and recently-updated cabins and facilities are nestled in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota.
While Sup sogŭi Hosu is in session, participants will feel as though they have been transported to a small Korean village. The cabins, the dining hall, and the activities buildings will feature authentic Korean décor and Korean language signs.
Want to know more about Sup sogŭi Hosu?· Visit our Village Production Page to see pictures of last year’s villagers and camp activities.
· Meet our dean
· Read about the delicious food
Sup sogŭi Hosu offers three choices of Summer Villages experiences for young people:
· One- and two-week sessions
· Four-week sessions for high school credit for students entering grades 9 through 12
Contact Information While in Session
Korean Language Village
Sup sogŭi Hosu
11380 Turtle River Lake Rd NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone (218) 586-8430
Fax (218) 586-8431
Thanks to generous donations to the Passport Fund from our supporters, scholarships are available.
Is your child ready for a Concordia Language Villages overnight immersion program?
The Yonkang Foundation in Seoul, Korea, is an important supporter of the Korean Language Village and Korean scholarships at Concordia Language Villages.
clv@cord.edu
(800) 222-4750