Finnish is one of fifteen languages in the Concordia summer language program for 7-to-18-year-olds, and is one of the six cultures that have architecturally authentic villages on Turtle River Lake. The other villages are German, French, Norwegian, Spanish and Russian. The languages without villages are taught at these existing language sites and rental properties in the area.

The Finnish language enrollment of 150 young people spans the nation each summer, usually representing 20 to 25 states. The youngest children beginning at seven years of age generally enroll for one week, but older children can stay for one, two or four weeks. The four-week sessions award one year of high school credit for a more traditional and intensive course. Some students earn as much as three years of high school credit, beginning with their freshman summer.

FFN Scholarships with Local Chapter Participation

Finlandia Foundation National is encouraging its member chapters to support the Salolampi Program. Eight (8) scholarships, $300 each will be available in 2012, covering approximately one half of the one-week tuition, when the local chapter provides a matching or larger scholarship. The name of the participating child(ren) must be submitted to the Finlandia Foundation National office by February 29, 2012. Selection will be made on a first-come first-serve basis, first-time campers receiving priority. This scholarship can be used as part of the tuition for a multi-week session at Salolampi. The individual scholarship funds will be transferred directly to Concordia Language Villages.

Additional Salolampi scholarships are also available through Concordia Language Villages web site: (http://www.salolampi.org/village/youthscholarships.html, and the application form at: http://www.salolampi.org/applications/index.html).
Any remaining costs, such as travel, need to be covered by other sources.