Your Resource for Au Pair in America While Living in Washington, DC
Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Paris Summer Olympics. The 2024 Summer Olympics are taking place in Paris, France, July 26-August 11. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to the Summer Olympics can be found here on the Camp Au Pair Summer Olympics pinboard. Culture Sharing – The Olympics bring so many opportunities for Read More
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme will be Bugs & Butterflies. More than 100 crafts, recipes, and activities related to all kinds of bugs, insects, butterflies, and spiders can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies pinboard. Field Trips can be an excellent way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission Read More
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Science (STEM). This includes science, technology, engineering, and math. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all things science, technology, engineering, and math can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM) pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission Read More
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Under the Sea. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to creatures who live under the sea can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Art Experiences. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to art can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences pinboard. Culture Sharing – Share any specific forms of art that are popular in your home country (mosaics, origami, murals, fabric dying, etc.) Are there any famous artists from Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Nature Exploration. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. You can start observing nature at any local park or in your own Read More
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! Read More
Dehydration means that the body lacks the necessary amount of fluid. Infants and small children are more likely to become dehydrated than older children or adults, because they can lose relatively more fluid quickly. Here are some steps to take to make sure children remain hydrated in the summer months: Encourage your child to drink Read More
Host parents have many responsibilities and are often very busy. Maintaining a good relationship with your au pair is essential and can prevent many potential issues. Below are a few simple things you can do to help your au pair match flourish. Communication – Make time every couple of weeks for a check-in conversation. This provides your Read More
In the whirlwind of a child’s life, they encounter constant change. Yet, amidst this flux, a child flourishes when there’s predictability—even if they may not always welcome it with open arms. By crafting a structured environment, such as establishing a routine, an au pair can foster a child’s sense of safety and stability, crucial for Read More
