Monthly Archives: May 2012

Free events at Hatch Shell in Boston at the Charles River

Hatch Shell Events 2012The Boston department of Conservation & Recreation, presents summer, fall, winter and spring concerts and events in the parks which they manage and maintain.

View 2012 Event Schedule

From summer concerts & performances free family movies on Friday nights – Come enjoy some free family entertainment at the Hatch Shell this year!

The Hatch Shell and surrounding Esplanade area is a renowned venue for free outdoor events and programs. From classical music concerts and Free Friday Flicks to the treasured Boston July 4th celebration, this calendar offers something for everyone.

Plus, just steps away – kids & families can enjoy the brand new climbing playscape. This totally unique rope structure is a great way to burn off some energy along banks of the Charles River.

May Cluster meeting in the Boston Common at Memorial Day weekend

With lots of sunshine we had a wonderful clustermeeting at the Boston Common at our Memorial Day weekend.

We celebrated that many of our cluster walked for 20 miles at our regional event the “Walk for Hunger” on May 6 to raise awareness of the hunger in MA.

For some aupairs this was their last cluster meeting and we had to say good byes to them.

We also could welcomed a new arrival from Colombia: Paula who  resides in Beacon Hill and loves it already.

From left: Anita from Germany, me, Jessica and Hannah from South Africa

From left: Anita from Germany, me, Jessica and Hannah from South Africa

Three aupairs from Austria, Theresa and Sabine are in our Boston cluster

Three aupairs from Austria: Theresa and Sabine are in our Boston cluster with their friend of the Washington cluster here in Boston to visit

We enjoyed the warm temperatures at the Frog Pond in Boston today

We enjoyed the warm temperatures at the Frog Pond in Boston today

We also covered a topic that will soon be important since summer is around the corner: ” How to keep children safe during the summer at the pool”.

Every quarter we will introduce an agenda for children’s safety to our aupairs.

Many aupairs who volunteered at schools or school fairs got rewarded as well with a certificate and everyone who completed their education with 6 credits or the equivalent of hours.

Taking part of the education at an accredited school is part of the aupair childcare program.

For more pictures please go to: Memorial Day cluster meeting at the Boston Common 2012.

Aupairs in our cluster volunteered at local school fair

Last Saturday  on May19’th au pairs from our Boston cluster volunteered at the Dexter Southfield fair to experience some American traditions with Children.

Vanessa from Germany did face painting with Coco Mueller

Vanessa from Germany did face painting with Coco Mueller

Katrine from Denmark with Milli Mueller

Katrine from Denmark with Milli Mueller

Katrine’s hostmother Karen Mueller, mother of five children  in Chestnut Hill told us why she choose this childcare program for her family:

“We chose the au pair option for childcare because it is a very flexible way to get the childcare help we need, and at the same time bring someone into our family to whom the children can look for love and companionship.”

Vanessa from Germany comments about her stay with Au Pair in America:
“My Au Pair experience so far is awesome. I’m enjoying every minute of it. Living with a host family, experiencing the American way of life, getting to know a different culture is just great. I enjoyed my first year so much that i decided to extend for another year. I like the exchange program because it has so much to offer and I always felt well supported! It gives me the opportunity to improve my English, travel and discover new places and I even got the chance to take classes at an university. I met so many new people during my stay in the US and i found a second family for a lifetime!”

“One of the most touching elements of the au pair program is that our girls are always very willing to reach out and give back to the community,” explains Au Pair in America’s Brookline local community counselor Heike Kriszun  heike_kriszun@hotmail.com or 617-650-2565.

Walk for Hunger

Team Au Pair in America for the Walk for Hunger

Team Au Pair in America for the Walk for Hunger

Sabine and Theresa from Austria who finished 20 miles with many others

Sabine and Theresa from Austria who finished 20 miles with many others

Yesterday our team Au Pair in America walked the Walk for Hunger to help the community raise money and awareness about hunger in MA.

Many of the team finished the 20 miles: Ladys from Panama, Candice from South Africa, Charlotte from France, Susanna from Costa Rica, Maye from Mexico, Ruanpen from Thailand, Sabine and Theresa from Austria.

Sabine and Theresa : Just 5 more miles back to Boston....

Sabine and Theresa : Just 5 more miles back to Boston....

For more pictures please go to Walk for Hunger 2012

Au Pair in America Au Pairs visit Fenway Park

Red Sox Tour 2012

This month,  our Boston area au pairs had the chance to join a group tour at Fenway Park.  Under bright blue skies and perfect temperatures, 64 au pairs, host parents and children headed off with a knowledgeable and loud guide. They were entertained and educated about the history of the ballpark as well as that of the Red Sox (originally known as the Red Stockings!)