Monthly Archives: January 2010

Children’s Playseum in Bethesda

What is a Playseum?

Click Here PlayseumA children’s used bookstore in the venue of a cityspace with on-hands fun.

BE WITH ME Playseum is a one-stop shop of quality time for both parent and child with:

Used Books with Arts and Crafts for Purchase
Free Song and Story Times each day catered to specific Ages
Engaging Age Appropriate Adventures
Buzz Around Groups for Moms & Nannies
Daily Art and Science Activities
Holiday Celebrations that Bring Family and Community Together
Splash- Students Play & Learn after School Hours

The Playseum…
IS a year-round indoor facility mixing education and creative play in the venue of a cityscape.
OFFERS hands-on creative opportunities for children 9 months- 14 years old.
EXTENDSi itself with excellence for the parent’s comfort and child’s safety.
GUARANTEES quality time for both parent and child upon every visit.

Study and Travel

In 2009, Borough of Manhattan Community College – City University of New York (BMCC-CUNY) began providing a new educational opportunity for students living in the metro New York City area through our Learning Across America courses. They recently announced an expansion of these courses to our area!

Courses are offered through BMCC-CUNY. The classroom sessions will be held at the George Mason University campus in Arlington, VA (a two minute walk from the Virginia Square/GMU metro stop.) The certificate of completion will be issued by BMCC-CUNY.

Course breakdown for DC area students (exactly the same as NYC area students):

Students register for a course on the BMCC-CUNY website.
Each course consists of 3 classroom sessions (10am – 4pm on 3 separate dates) and a mandatory tour (tour is included in tuition price) to the destination studied.
Outside work will be required of each student
Upon successful completion of the classroom sessions and tour, a certificate of completion will be issued showing 4.5 CEUs (or 45 hours) have been earned.

How much does the program cost?
Course fees (which include the tour) start at $379. Please see website for more information.

How many credits will I earn?
You will earn for 4.5 CEU’s (or 45 hours) for each course.
Certificate of completion will be issued by BMCC-CUNY.

How do I register?

Click Here
call (212) 346-8410

Suntrek Travel

SUNTREK Tours are a great way to see the US!
Posted by Christine Connally on Dec 10, 2009 No Comments
Au Pair in America is thrilled to announce a new exclusive agreement with SUNTREK Active & Adventure travel. SUNTREK has been offering regional tours of the US for young adults for almost 40 years and many of our au pairs have already experienced their fun, rugged, yet comfortable style of travel.

Au pairs with Au Pair in America will receive a 20% discount off the published rate! Visit http://www.suntrek.com/_us/aupairs.php to plan your SUNTREK Adventure.

ABC Fun in Winter

ABC’s of Winter Fun

A is for Art – try drawing, painting or gluing
B is for Baking – bake a dessert together for dinner
C is for Clay – Use non-hardening clay or play dough to shape and mold
D is for Dance – put on a lively tape
E is for Exercise – be sure to get some everyday
F is for Friends – invite some over
G is for Greenhouse – find a local greenhouse to visit to enjoy the sights and smells
H is for House – make a playhouse from a large appliance box
I is for Ice skating – take the children to a local rink
J is for Jigsaw puzzle – be sure to pick one that isn’t too difficult
K is for Kitchen science – try a safe experiment
L is for Library – borrow some new books
M is for Movie – make one with a video camera, or watch one
N is for Necklace – make one out of cereal or macaroni
O is for Origami – learn to make simple paper creations
P is for Puppets – socks make easy and fun puppets – put on a show!
Q is for Quiet Time – everyone needs some of this
R is for Reading aloud – choose a good book and a comfortable place to sit
S is for Seeds and Suet – put out food for the birds and watch them eat
T is for Tent – make one from old blankets and chairs
U is for Unplugged – do a day with no TV
V is for Variety – try something new everyday
W is for Walk – take one in any weather (be sure to dress appropriately)
X is for Xylophone – make your own with glasses, water and a metal spoon
Y is for Year – make a calendar or scrapbook to remember the year
Z is for Zoo – visit the animals