BLU at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji

Event information

Date

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 10:30:00 2026-02-08 13:00:00 BLU at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji Join us for Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU): Bloom into Leadership! Get ready to grow as leaders by learning about communication styles and conflict resolution. At BLU, you'll: Take a fun self-assessmentGain teamwork toolsMake a real impact through hands-on service projects focused on disaster relief and emergency response across Minnesota.BLU at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 and end at 1 p.m. on Feb. 8.Learn more about BLU Concordia Language Villages Concordia Language Villages Concordia Language Villages America/Chicago public

Time

10:30 a.m. Central time

Location

Concordia Language Villages
8607 Thorsonveien Rd NE
Bemidji, MN 56601

Contact

Sutton Stewart, [email protected]

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Join us for Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU): Bloom into Leadership!

Get ready to grow as leaders by learning about communication styles and conflict resolution.

At BLU, you'll:

Take a fun self-assessment
Gain teamwork tools
Make a real impact through hands-on service projects focused on disaster relief and emergency response across Minnesota.

BLU at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 and end at 1 p.m. on Feb. 8.

Learn more about BLU

Audience

Youth in grades 6 and up

Cost

$110

The fee will help cover the cost of meals, event t-shirts and supplies for participants.

Several counties have financial assistance available for local youth to access. Please contact your local staff directly for more information. Some financial support is available from the state 4-H office. Contact Meg Clark at [email protected] to learn more.

Registration

For 4-H Online assistance, refer to the event registration guide or contact your local Extension educator.

If not completed online, please send the completed registration form along with a check made payable to "University of Minnesota" to:
ATTN: BLU
1420 Eckles Ave.,
Suite 475
St. Paul, MN 55108

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Important to note

The Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) workshops will be incorporated into BLU instead of being a separate event.
If attendance at any of the locations is minimal, it is highly likely that the BLU workshop at that location will be canceled due to insufficient interest.