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Welcome to Camp Au Pair in America!

When kids are out of school for the summer, it doesn’t take long for them to become bored and sometimes that leads to sibling squabbles and mischief. Even though they don’t realize it, they are usually missing routine and predictability in their daily schedule. One solution is to make fun plans to keep them busy! 

Each week this summer we will share a different Camp Au Pair theme. These weekly themes are designed to give you ideas to keep your host kids occupied and engaged all summer long. They will also be learning. (But shhhh, don’t tell them that part.) Check back each Friday, for the next week’s theme. This gives you a chance to make plans and gather materials for the next week. For each theme there will be crafts, games, snacks and activities. You can just use these ideas or add your own and customize the themes to fit the ages and interests of your host children.

Here are the themes you can look forward to:

  • Nature Exploration
  • Art Experiences
  • Under the Sea
  • Science (STEM)
  • Bugs & Butterflies
  • Cars and Trucks
  • Backyard Safari
  • Dinosaurs
  • Explore the World
  • Outer Space
  • Pirate Adventures
  • Princesses & Knights

Check out Summer Fun & Summer Holidays pin boards for even more ideas.

If you get some great pictures doing these activities with your host kids, please send those to your community counselor. We love to share your accomplishments and inspire other au pairs!

Let’s make this an amazing summer!

What is Global Awareness?

What is Global Awareness?

The Global Awareness program brings expanded educational and​ ​cultural opportunities to the forefront for au pairs. It gives them the​ ​opportunity to share their culture with others.

How do au pairs get involved?

Au Pairs can volunteer in pre-school, elementary and middle school classrooms. They have the opportunity to share their culture, customs and language with young American children. The mission of this volunteer experience is to bring multi-cultural understanding into the classrooms and help children form positive first impressions of people from other countries. Visit the Get Involved page of our website for all the info you need to get started.

Is Global Awareness just for schools?

No. Au pairs have done presentations for scout groups, at birthday parties and at children’s story times.

Are you interested in scheduling a Global Awareness presentation?

Teachers, parents or others who would like to schedule a presentation, please visit the Global Awareness website for more information and a contact link.

How can Global Awareness help host parents?

Global Awareness offers a webinar series for host parents. The goal is to increase their cultural awareness, improve communication with their au pair and ensure the most successful exchange possible. Your community counselor can provide you with the webinar schedule and how to register.

Happy Holidays

27 Awesome young women ate supper at my house last night. They brought some great food, too. They are such a polite and friendly bunch- It is my pleasure to work with them.ATD Nov 30 2015

One of our own wins National Award!

Congratulations to Susana Valencia Vasco of Colombia, Au Pair in America Au Pair of the Year, 2nd Place, for Community Service. Susy is a regular volunteer at the Community Assistance Center of Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.

Susana Valencia Vasco

Au Pair in America visits Stone Mountain Park

On July 18, APIA au pairs from across Atlanta and their host families enjoyed a trip to Stone Mountain Park, ending with the fabulous Laser Show Extravaganza. It was a nice night. Our cluster welcomed our newest au pairs, from Brazil and The Czech Republic.2015 cluster meeting at stn mtn

Au Pair in America enjoys The Fringe on a nice summer night.

Some of the au pairs who live in Atlanta have mini-golf in their home countries. For others, this was their first try. Everyone enjoyed being together on such a beautiful summer night in Roswell at The Fringe mini-golf course.

Mari, Bruna, and Ana from Brazil

Mari, Bruna, and Ana from Brazil

Theres and Leonie from Germany. Jiao from Thailand.

Theres and Leonie from Germany. Jiao from Thailand.

Mint from Thailand

Mint from Thailand