2011 Schedule of Weekend Classes (subject to change based on enrollment) January 8-9, 2011 – TOEFL Review Course January 8-9, 2011 – American Language and Culture, January 22-23, 2011 – American Government and Personal Development January 22-23, 2011 – Computer Software/Certification: Word (Non-lodging Course) January 22-23 and March 12-13, 2011 – Interior Design Two Weekend Read More
Holidays in December
HANUKKAH (DECEMBER 1-9) ,CHRISTMAS (DECEMBER 25) and KWANZA (DECEMBER 26 TO JANUARY 1) ARE HOLIDAYS BEING CELEBRATED THIS MONTH! These holidays are a time of celebrating, giving and sharing. Our Bethesda/Washington DC cluster is going to celebrate these holidays by attending a Holiday Party when au pairs will bring food, counselor will bring ham, there Read More
Picnic 2010
Many families and au pairs attended the picnic on September 19, 2010 at the Cabin John Reginal Park. Au pairs from Thailand presented the culture of their country through wearing beautiful traditonal dresses. There were colorful posters, various artifacts and brochures. Read More
Cluster Meetings in 2010
August 30 – The Importance of Discipline and Limit Setting with Kids of all Ages. Speaker – Robbye Fox, Certified Parent Educator, Parent Encouragement Program. September 19 – Host Family and Au pair Picnic October – Dance Class November 8 – Suntrek Presentation December – Holiday Party Read More
Self Defense Cluster Meeting
On Tuesday, May 25th at 6:30pm. many aupairs from 3 clusters had a self-defense class with a real Karate school. They learned how to protect themselves, avoid potentially dangerous situations, be street smart. , Read More
UCLA On-Line Courses for Au pairs
The next APIA Advantage UCLA Extension Class is set to start on March 29. Time is running out to register. There are still spaces available, but you need to act quickly to register. American Studies Online is a 19-week media-rich, mostly self-paced online course of study. Designed specifically in cooperation with the American Institute For Read More
WHITE HOUSE VISIT
Seventy five au pairs visited the White House in March. The tickets were arranged by Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s office. Read More
Flower Mart May 7-May 8, 2010
Come to Flower Mart 2010 – May 7 and May 8 – Honoring Ukraine 71st year – Rain Or Shine – A Benefit For the Cathedral’s Gardens & Grounds – No Admission Fee This year, Flower Mart honors Ukraine. Dr. Oleh Shamshur, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States has graciously agreed Read More
Au pairs volunteered at the Westbrook Elementary School in Bethesda, MD
Seven au pairs volunteered at the International Night at the Westbrook Elementary School in Bethesda, MD. They served food, helped with crafts and drawing, make paper flowers and had a great time tasting excellent food prepared by the parents. Read More
Skating, February 11, 2010
Three clusters will meet at 7:45 pm at the ice rink. Please be on time. Invitation and details about this cluster meeting were sent by email to all of the au pairs. Read More