The Annapolis cluster au pairs went sailing in Annapolis this past Friday on the Woodwind Schooner (https://www.facebook.com/SchoonerWoodwind). While the weather did not completely participate it was a truly enjoyable evening. We saw a beautiful sunset, saw some amazing osprey nests (they are actually sea hawks we learned from the captain!), donned rain gear, saw a rainbow and steered the helm! All in one night ~ a very quintessential Annapolis experience that hopefully will be remembered for many years after their return back home.
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Filmsters Academy Summer Camp Program
The Key School in Annapolis is offering a unique camp to children ages 11 to 18 on the art of film making. In light of our recent volunteer efforts with the Annapolis Film Festival this past year I thought it would be great for host families to know of this amazing opportunity in our community. For more information on signing your children up for these camps please visit their website at http://www.filmstersacademy.com/ or www.filmsters.com. Registration is open now through July 1st but there is limited space.
Free Workshop for Parents to plan for college tuition for your children
While you still may have young children it is never too early to plan for their college tuition. The cost of a Bachelor’s Degree starts at $80,000, and can rise to over $250,000 for 4 years at some private colleges. This is a major investment, and having expert advice can make an enormous difference financially and emotionally. A great seminar to educate parents is being held on Tuesday, April 29th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Ports of Call at the Double Tree Hotel located at 210 Holiday Court Annapolis, MD 21401 . The event is free and lunch will be provided. This event is presented by Cori Dykman, Annapolis College Consulting (www.AnnapolisCollegeConsulting.com) and Pablo Alvarado, a financial advisor. If you are interested please RSVP on this evite link so that the organizers know how to plan accordingly. http://www.evite.com/event/03D0TWVUZV3YBYNDWEPDX2O4V7JJAU?gid=03D02UBKVR6IDEG44EPDYTIGRVSYLQ
Au Pairs get ready for the International Naval Ball
Last night the au pairs enjoyed an evening of pampering by Dixie from Mary Kay as she instructed the girls on proper skin care techniques and provided professional make-up tips. The girls were able to experiment with a variety of eye and lip colors to create the perfect look for the International Naval Ball held in Annapolis, Maryland the next night!
Annapolis Film Festival March 27th – March 30th
The Annapolis Film Festival starts this Thursday and runs through Sunday. There will be feature films and shorts, narratives and documentaries, panel discussions, and other great conversations with filmmakers. So cool to have this event in our “back yard”. Here is the schedule of all the Annapolis Film Festival events. http://annapolisfilmfestival.net/images/AFF2014-Schedule-Chart_online.pdf. For more information about this event visit www.annapolisfilmfestival.net.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Activities
Lots of activity celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year!
Here are links to information on Baltimore’s parade and Shamrock 5k, and Annapolis’ festivities.
Au Pairs excited to volunteer at the Annapolis Film Festival
Au Pairs from the Annapolis cluster are getting very excited about volunteering at the Annapolis Film Festival that is scheduled to take place in downtown Annapolis March 27th through March 30th. Over 90 films from around the world will be featured over these 4 days. Last year over 5, 630 people attended this event and it is anticipated that close to 10,000 people will be here this year! Currently au pairs from Germany, Brazil, Hungary and Mexico will be volunteering in the four venues throughout Annapolis to ensure that all runs smoothly and that all guests have the best experience while they help promote and educate the populace that not only is Annapolis known for its sailing but also for the arts! For more information about this event please visit www.annapolisfilmfestival.net.
Camp Fair this Weekend at Annapolis Area Christian School
It’s that time again when families are checking out summer camps! Camp Fair is this weekend! Bring the whole family to the Annapolis Area Christian School this Saturday from 10-2 to discover great day, overnight, local and out-of-state summer experiences! Learn about options for your children from camps featuring tennis, sailing, horseback riding and specialty sports to dance camps, music camps, nature camps and karate schools! Preregister HERE to get exclusive access to special deals and incentives! Also, be prepared to win door prizes like Ringling Brother’s circus tickets, tickets to “A Day out with Thomas” or Wee Sale gift cards.
Au Pairs Celebrate the Holidays in America
After snow caused the Baltimore cluster to reschedule 2 outdoor events, they opted for a cozy meetup at Panera Bread Company where they enjoyed bagels, and each others company. Au pairs each received an umbrella with the APIA logo! The Annapolis cluster participated in an International Cookie Exchange where all the girls brought home baked cookies typical of their home country to share! All the girls went home with a bag of cookies from all over the world. They also participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange and for some it was the first time they engaged in stealing gifts from each other! Additionally, a Federal Marshall stopped by to speak with the girls about safety tips when out on the town with friends and how to remain alert when out with the children they take care of during the busy holiday season. The Annapolis cluster received coffee mugs filled with hot chocolate as their gift!
Au Pairs take in an Oriole's Baseball Game in Baltimore
On Sunday, August 18th, the Annapolis and Baltimore clusters of Au Pair in America got together to see the Baltimore Orioles play against the Colorado Rockies. They won!!! A wonderful experience to see a true American sport at Camden Yards. For some girls this was their first baseball game in the United States.