There are architecturally and culturally authentic village sites (Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and Korean) located near Bemidji, Minnesota on Turtle River Lake.

Villagers also go through "customs" upon arrival, which includes the storage of phones or other devices with internet connection, non-target language literature, and food (perishable items are disposed of).

The fusion of American and foreign cultures gives rise to linguistic phenomenon referred to as "Franglais" (French and anglais) or "Denglish" (Deutsch and English), depending on the languages in contact.

Villagers at every camp employ a unique variety of code-switching with English and the target language.

Camp songs and daily skits are an integral part of the village experience, including at mealtimes, as are jokes, games, and weekend dances, all of which surround campers with the language.

"[5] To earn the 180 hours to gain credit at a high school, villagers attend multiple structured classes during the day with a higher level of focus on reading, writing, listening, and conversation.

High school credit abroad programs were formerly offered in China, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Cameroon, and Argentina.

Wilderness programs during the summer offer additional opportunities to spend time in the outdoors of Minnesota for those who enjoy the environment, exploration, and camping.

Between September and June, CLV offers weeks and weekends of immersion for adults, families, teachers, and school groups.

Patronage is an affirmation from the Royal Family of Norway of the quality educational programming of Concordia Language Villages.

Johannes Rau, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany has also granted personal patronage to Waldsee, the German Language Village.