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Several Scandinavian groups are
offering summer camps for children this year. Himmelbjerget, is a
Danish Language Camp for young people from the 4th through 12th grade. The
program of the Northwest Danish Foundation, which will be at the Menucha
Retreat and Conference Center, 22 miles east of Portland, from June 24th
– 30th, is in it’s 18th year. Fees: $420.00 (with bedding) Site: Corbett, Oregon at the Menucha
Retreat & Conference Grounds, 22 miles East of Portland Program: From arrival to
departure, efforts are made to immerse the
youngsters in a "little Denmark." Upon arrival, campers go through
Danish "customs", and things that are
specifically American are "confiscated," such as books,
magazines, English audiotapes, chewing gum, etc. American dollars are exchanged for Danish "kroner"
and can be spent in the Danish "butik." Upon
departure, campers go through U.S. "customs" again to "go
back" to the U.S.A. The campers participate in activities
with themes that pertain to Danish history, people, culture, and traditions.
They have three lessons of Danish a day, in which they learn elementary
vocabulary and useful phrases. Through crafts
campers can learn about Danish history or architecture, or traditions
connected with certain holidays like Christmas or "Fastelavn"
(the celebration before Lent). Time is set aside for singing and Danish folk
dancing. A native Danish cook helps ensure that the food is made as Danish as
possible. Several of the counselors are Danish speaking and some are
professional teachers. Some were born in Denmark and moved to the US later in
their lives. The Himmelbjerget
experience provides young people with the opportunity to acquire an
appreciation of Danish language and culture as well as leadership skills that
can be used for the benefit of the Danish American
community and the preservation of Danish culture in the US. For information
contact the Himmelbjerget Danish Language Camp,
1847 SE Clinton Street, Portland, OR 97202, call Melony Beaird at (503)
452-9667, or e-mail her at melony@nwdanish.org. Concordia Language
Villages is accepting applications for campers at Skovsøen, the Danish Language
Village. Village activities
include lessons in Danish language, culture, music, & history,
woodworking, crafts, mythology, cooking, and bicycling, to mention a few. One week, two week, and four week (high school credit) sessions are offered from
July 30-August 25. Cost for the
one week sessions are $710. Cost
for the two week immersion sessions are $1,445. Cost for the four week high school
credit sessions are $3,215. Please visit their website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org
for more information and registration forms. ~ Finnish ~ Concordia Language
Villages is accepting applications for campers (ages 7-18) at Salolampi, the Finnish Language
Village. Village activities
include lessons in Finnish language, sports, canoeing, baking, birch bark
crafts, weaving, dancing, and how to use a sauna, to mention a few. One week (including family sessions),
two week, and four week (high school credit)
sessions are offered from June 18th - July 21st. Cost for the one week sessions are
$710. Cost for the two week
immersion sessions are $1,445.
Cost for the four week high school credit sessions are $3,215. Please visit their website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org for more information and registration
forms. ~ Norwegian ~ Sons of Norway is accepting applications for campers at its three language
camps. Camp activities include exposure to Norwegian language and culture,
folk dancing, Norse mythology, history and Troll lore, cooking, weaving,
woodworking, Rosemaling, fotball (soccer), and
field trips. Young people are exposed to Norwegian language and culture, can
practice their norsk, take part in fotball (soccer) and orienteering, learn to rosemal and do other things Norwegian. Camp Trollhaugen (ages 13-15) is located in Easton, WA, and will run July 1 -14,
2007. Camp Nidaros (ages 9-12) is located in Gearhart, OR,
and will run July 15-28, 2007. Camp Normanna (ages 9-12) is located at Lake Riley,
WA, outside Arlington, and will run July 29-August 11, 2007. Cost for the two week camps are $425
with balance due by June 10, 2007.
Children must have a parent or sponsor who is a Sons of Norway member
in District 2 to attend. For more
information and registration forms, visit their website at: http://www.sofncamps.com.. Camp directors are also looking for
caring, creative staff members for a variety of positions. For information
and applications, email Chris Hicks hicks1015@msn.com or Regina Agerter agerter@peak.org. Concordia Language
Villages is accepting applications for campers at Skogfjorden, the Norwegian Language
Village. Village activities
include lessons in Norwegian language, culture, & history, Norse
mythology, cooking, Rosemaling & painting, woodcarving, the indigenous
Sami people, and Norway’s principles in peacemaking. One week, two week, and four week (high school credit) sessions are offered from
June 11-August 11. Cost for the
one week exploratory sessions are $710.
Cost for the two week immersion sessions are $1,445. Cost for the four week high school
credit sessions are $3,215.
Please visit their website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org for more information and registration
forms. Concordia Language Villages is also offering a high school credit
abroad program that will take place in Norway June 26-July 24, 2007. The program will be
based in Sogndal (150 miles NE of Bergen) on
Sognefjord, the largest Norwegian fjord, and will
include intensive language and culture immersion classes as well as a
weeklong stay with a Swedish host family. Cost for this program is $6,600 per
person. For more information,
please visit their website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org. ~ Swedish ~ Trollbacken is a Swedish language camp, for children (ages 7 to 13) will be
at Menucha Retreat near Corbett, Oregon August 20-25, 2007. The cost is $345 per
child ($315 with a discount for families with more than one child). The week includes Swedish language
lessons (beginner & bilingual), swimming, crafts, folk dancing, story
telling and other activities. For a brochure with an application form, call
Tina Kreft-Tenglbad at (503) 296-4884 or Gunilla
Wildey at (503) 284-2415, or email: director@trollbacken.org.
Early registration is recommended because
space is limited. Registration
and payment in full are due before May 21, 2007. For further information, visit their
web site at http://www.trollbacken.org. Scandinavian
4-H Club. The Scandinavian 4-H Club is now
accepting applications of enrollment from youth in grades K-12 during the
2006-2007 school year. This is an informal education
program of the Oregon State University Extension Service. If you have youth
who would like to enter cultural exhibits at the Polk County Fair to promote
their Nordic heritage then the Scandinavian 4-H Club may fill that need. If you live outside of Polk County. we
may be able to assist you to participate. For further information contact
Barry and Diane Ostrom (503) 838-2980, or e-mail ostrom@teleport.com. Exhibitors in the K-12 grades for
2006-2007 must be enrolled in 4-H at the Polk County Extension Office by
April 1 of the current year. Enrollment forms will be
mailed to those responding to this notice. In past years
enrollees have entered numerous cultural exhibits, including, for example,
individual and club posters, flower arranging contests, and being a member of
a Lucia Court. Concordia Language
Villages is accepting applications for campers at Sjölunden, the Swedish Language
Village. Village activities
include lessons in Swedish language, culture, music, & history,
mythology, cooking, sailing, and weaving, to mention a few. One week (including family sessions),
two week, and four week (high school credit)
sessions are offered from July 23-August 25. Cost for the one week sessions are
$710. Cost for the two week
immersion sessions are $1,445.
Cost for the four week high school credit sessions are $3,215. Please visit their website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org for more information and registration
forms. Concordia Language Villages is also offering a high school credit
abroad program that will take place in Sweden June 26-July 24, 2007. The program will be based in Trosa (60 miles from Stockholm), and will include
intensive language and culture immersion classes & a weeklong stay with a
Swedish host family. Cost for
this program is $6,600 per person.
For more information, please visit their website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org.
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