One of the most well known competitions of the international rowing world took place this past weekend on the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Over twenty au pairs gathered there to have hot chocolate and fudge brownies, while they people watched and cheered on their favorite teams rowing up the river in Read More
APPLE PICKING
Our annual Host Family Event was held at Carver Hill Orchards in Stow, MA. Counselors were ready to greet and meet families with fresh apple cider and doughnuts, crafts for the kids, and information about au pairs cultural adaptation! Great Day! Click for Pics! Read More
2012 Olympic Games
Are you catching Olympic Fever? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS? The Olympic symbol consists of five interlaced rings of equal dimensions, used alone, in one or in five different colors, which are, from left to right, blue, yellow, black, green and red. The Olympic symbol (the Olympic rings) expresses the activity of Read More
PLAY BALL!
“Save money for travel” and “Play Ball!” were two exclamations heard in equal parts at our July cluster meeting, a mixture of fond farewells, parting advice, and a great game of American baseball. Saying goodbye to 11 departing au pairs was sad, but it was made little bit easier by chocolate cake and watermelon, then Read More
Rolling on the River in June!
On a beautiful day over Fathers Day weekend, our group of au pairs from all over the world met at the South Bridge Boathouse in Concord to enjoy an afternoon of rowing on the Concord River. The river itself is beautiful enough, but after piling into boats and getting a push off from the dock, Read More
Massachusetts Drivers License for German Au Pairs
For Au Pairs with A German Driver’s License– How to get a Massachusetts License German au pairs may obtain a Massachusetts drivers license without having to take the test. Please follow the following instructions (first in German- then in English): ———————————— GERMAN INFORMATION: In Massachusetts benötigen Sie für die Umschreibung Ihren Pass, Social Security Number, Read More
Blogger’s family finds their APIA Au Pair…
The reporter John J. Edwards, III with the Wall Street Journal has been blogging with his readers about searching for an au pair. He announced his family’s decision to match with an au pair from South Africa using Au Pair in America! Check out his Read More
GET READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!
Super Bowl Sunday – February 5th GO PATS!! This year’s game features the New England Patriots vs the New York Giants. The Super Bowl is the annual American Football championship and a popular time for friends to gather in front of the TV. Each year millions of people watch the game, the half-time show – Read More
Au Pairs Celebrate the Holiday Season!
“Ho Ho Ho” was frequently heard echoing through the Concord Scout House during our recent Holiday Gala! With over 150 au pairs attending, the hall was filled with laughter and merriment. Starting with a full buffet that included foods from all over the world and the famous au pair punch, we moved on to a Read More
November Line Dancing Kicks It!
Au pairs came together on a cold and darkening evening to dance the chills away, have fun, and get some exercise in the process! We saw several techniques that au pairs brought from their own dancing styles to incorporate into the traditional Line Dancing steps. With master instruction from an experienced cowgirl, everyone was dancing Read More