Svenska Skolan
Svenska skolan at the American Swedish Institute is a Saturday morning Swedish language and culture program for children 4 to 12 years of age. Anyone is welcome to enroll his or her children, and all proficiency levels are accommodated. Svenska skolan meets seven times each spring, winter, and fall term.
For more information, please see the Svenska skolan registration form (Svenska skolan registration 2009-10.pdf).
Youth Classes & Programs
For more information ASI Youth Classes and Programs, contact our Youth & Family Programs Coordinator at 612-870-3374.
På Gång
På Gång (pronounced po gong) is part Swedish class, part social/service club for young people ages 13 to 18 who are interested in Sweden, learning and practicing Swedish, and having fun! På Gång meets one Sunday per month and includes a language class, fika, and an activity. Meetings are supplemented with chances to meet between classes, e-mail updates, optional homework activities, and service-learning volunteer opportunities.
For more information, please see the På Gång Registration 09-10.pdf.
Concordia Language Villages
The American Swedish Institute supports the Swedish language programs of Concordia Language Villages.
For more information, please visit the Concordia Language Villages, or call 1-800-450-2214.
Sjölunden
Sjölunden is the Swedish language program of the Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota. Thanks to the generosity of the Anne Ray Charitable Trust, scholarships are available to young people whose immediate family has an ASI Household membership or higher.
Barndalen
Barndalen is a Swedish immersion Pre-K program jointly offered by the American Swedish Institute and the Concordia Language Villages. ASI members receive a 15% discount on their Barndalen registration.
Lucia Choir
For many families, the holiday season just isn’t complete without taking part in the Lucia Choir. Young women and men, as well as boys and girls ages four and over are welcome. Swedish language ability is not necessary, and we will teach you all the songs. Participants’ immediate family must be an ASI Household member or higher.
Rehearsals are held at the American Swedish Institute on Sundays from late October through December. Ages 4-9 meet from 1:00 - 1:45, and ages 10 and over meet from 2:00 - 3:15.
For more information about the Lucia Choir, contact our Youth & Family Programs Coordinator at 612-870-3374.
Seeking Applicants for Lucia 2009
Every year, the American Swedish Institute chooses a young woman of distinction between 16 and 22 years old to be Lucia.
Preference is given to those who show current or past participation in Swedish or Swedish-American programs, including Lucia choirs.
The deadline for applications is November 6th, 2009. For more information, please see the Lucia application form (ASI Lucia 2009.pdf).
