Lago del Bosco Italian Language Village

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Lago del Bosco Italian Language Village Lago del Bosco Italian Language Village 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!

Say CIAO to summer 2027!✨The countdown is on! Registration for 2027 Summer Youth Sessions at Lago del Bosco opens Octobe...
10/14/2026

Say CIAO to summer 2027!✨

The countdown is on! Registration for 2027 Summer Youth Sessions at Lago del Bosco opens October 15🎉 Get ready for Italian immersion, new adventures, delicious food, unforgettable traditions, and friendships that last long after summer ends. Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and we'll see you in the summer!

Who’s ready for another summer at Lago del Bosco?

Join us for a special evening celebrating Raising Bilingual Bambini with former dean of Lago del Bosco Eric Dregni! Hear...
10/13/2026

Join us for a special evening celebrating Raising Bilingual Bambini with former dean of Lago del Bosco Eric Dregni! Hear about his family’s language-learning journey, learn from a panel of language education experts, and get ideas for making language and culture part of your own family’s life. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions and connect with others passionate about raising globally minded kids! 🌎

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired and discover new ways to bring language learning home. Register at the link in our bio—we hope to see you there!

09/30/2026

Step into a little slice of Venice at Lago del Bosco!🎭

Villagers get to design and create their own Venetian masks before dressing up and heading to a special “ball.” With masks on and music playing, the evening becomes a chance to celebrate Italian culture, get creative, and dance the night away!

What would your Venetian mask look like? ✨

Food fights at Lago del Bosco just got a whole lot more creative!🍝👩‍🍳Given the same set of ingredients, villagers worked...
09/23/2026

Food fights at Lago del Bosco just got a whole lot more creative!🍝👩‍🍳

Given the same set of ingredients, villagers worked together in teams to create visually appealing plates worthy of a panel of “Top Chefs,” including special guest chef Guy Fieri (check out the photos of the judges panel!). With teamwork, creativity, and a little friendly competition, the results were almost too pretty to eat!

Which team’s plate would you have wanted to try? 👀

09/16/2026

Learn a new dance with us💙

Villagers from Al-Waha, the Arabic language village, shared the Dabke Levantine folk dance with us here at Lago del Bosco, bringing two villages together through movement, music, and plenty of fun. The word "dabke" (or dabka) translates to "stamping of the feet" or "making a noise" in Levantine Arabic. It’s just one more way immersion creates opportunities to learn from one another and experience new cultures together!

What cultural dance would you love to learn?

09/09/2026

At Lago del Bosco, the great outdoors is part of the experience🌲☀️

Villagers get to play, hike, swim, and relax in nature while building connections, staying active, and giving their minds a chance to recharge. Sometimes, the best classroom is the one outside!

Swipe to the end to meet some of our neighbors! 👀🌿

Loved your time at Lago del Bosco? Keep the language learning going!Explore another Romance language like Spanish or Fre...
09/02/2026

Loved your time at Lago del Bosco? Keep the language learning going!

Explore another Romance language like Spanish or French at Concordia Language Villages Adult sessions! Or, if you’re looking for a chance to slow down and recharge, join us for a Women’s Wellness Retreat or one of our Holiday Weekends.

Which adventure would you choose? Follow the link to see what's available✨
https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/dates-rates

08/26/2026

A little music can go a long way in language learning🎶

When Lago del Bosco counselors share their love of Italian culture through music, like a piano accompaniment and a beautiful aria, they give villagers a chance to experience the language in a whole new way. These moments can inspire them to explore new hobbies, discover new passions, and express themselves along the way.

What Italian hobby or tradition would you love to try?

Who says you’re too old to play dress-up?🎭At Lago del Bosco, skits and performances turn practicing Italian into somethi...
08/19/2026

Who says you’re too old to play dress-up?🎭

At Lago del Bosco, skits and performances turn practicing Italian into something fun, silly, and engaging, helping villagers build confidence while using the language in the moment.

What’s your favorite way to learn a language?

08/05/2026

Summer at Lago del Bosco always seems to go by too quickly💙

That's why every conversation, every meal, every song, and every friendship means so much, because we know we'll miss these moments long after summer ends.

What's one summer memory you'll be thinking about all year long?

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8607 Thorsonveien Road NE
Bemidji, MN
56601

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+18002224750

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