District IV Language and Cultural Camps
For many years District IV has provided financial support and camperships to three language and cultural camps–Bjornetann in Montana, Trollfjorden in North Dakota, and Trollhaugen in Alberta. Bjornetann had a great 20-year run but formally disbanded in 2023. Trollfjorden is looking forward to having sufficient numbers to run a camp in 2025. Trollhaugen is now in its 51st year and benefiting from a new generation taking on leadership positions.
Trollfjorden Language and Cultural Camp
A Norwegian Cultural Experience on the shores of Lake Metigoshe
Trollhaugen Language Arts and Cultural Camp
2023 campers
Location – Deer Valley Meadows Camp (near Alix, Alberta)
When – August 11-17, 2024
Theme: Vikings
All ages, family participation
Registrations accepted until June 30. Go to trollhaugenalberta.com for forms and more information. This year there is also the choice of registering online with Google Forms.
Other Camps
Skogfjorden Language Camp (MN)
Overnight Norwegian youth camps, 2024
Operated by Concordia University
Located outside Bemidji, MN.
Many lodges grant camperships to children and grandchildren of lodge members. District IV also awards Skogfjorden camperships to Sons of Norway Junior Lodge members or children and grandchildren of members. The amount of the campership varies each year depending on funding.
Submit copy of Skogfjorden application form to local lodge by February 1st of each year for consideration.
Scandia Camp Mendocino (CA)
When: June 8-15, 2024
Help celebrate the camp’s last year in the magical redwood forest of the Mendocino Woodlands. Scandia Camp is planning to move to a new venue in 2025.
http://ScandiaCampMendocino.org for full information
You may be eligible for a Cultural Scholarship (pdf) from District IV.