September 3 -Labor Day – Labor Day is the first Monday in September and was first celebrated in the United States on September 5, 1882 as a trade union holiday. Now Labor Day is seen as the end of summer and the beginning of school for many students. The day is often celebrated with picnics, Read More
August
Thursday August 23, 2012: Norwalk Community College Open House for au pair registration – 10:30 a.m-noon Wednesday August 29, 2012: Multi Cluster Miniature Golf in Norwalk Thursday August 30: Fairfield University Open House Registration for au pairs Read More
August Activities
Dream Day – Not everyone remembers their dreams but if the children are old enough to tell you about their dream, it might be fun to create a dream log with words and or pictures. Children who have scary dreams may be helped by reading There’s a Nightmare in my Closet by Mercer Mayer, or Read More
Multi Cluster Concert
Au pairs from Westport, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Greenwich and New Canaan gathered together at Levitt Pavilion in Westport Thursday July 19th to learn a Brazilian dance and listen to the music of Quarteto Olinda Riverswing. Forro music originated in the northeast province of Brazil. The music is lively, accordion driven and danceable music for Read More
Fish Fun
Fun With Fish! Fishing is a great summer activity! Watch out for little fish when you are at the pond, lake or beach with the kids this summer. Also visiting an Aquarium or even looking at the fish in a pet store can be fun. ~At the library! Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni A Read More
Summer Activities for Children:
Plan lots of fun activities to keep the kids occupied and prevent them from being bored. Use these ideas: ~ Teddy Bear Picnic – Host a picnic for your kids and their favorite stuffed animal friends. Spread a blanket in the back yard or on the floor in the house. You can’t go wrong with Read More
Fun Local July Activities for Your Host Children and You
Tuesday July 3 – Fireworks off Compo Beach Monday, July 9 through Monday, July 16 – Meditation Vacation Station Toquet Hall will be hosting a series of free meditation workshops for students. Taught by Westporter Laura Meisels, no experience is needed, and students can drop in. Come learn some techniques for becoming more relaxed and Read More
This Weekend
Saturday, June 30 – Great Duck Race $10,000 raffle supporting local charities. 3,000 rubber ducks launched into Saugatuck River, and the first 10 ducks across finish line win a prize. Fun includes bouncy castle, games, music, arts and crafts, food and drink, magician. Where: Saugatuck River at Parker Harding Plaza, Westport When: 10:30 AM Read More
Child Summer Safety Tips
At the pool – Always actively supervise children in and around water – do not take your eyes off them. Infants and children can drown in bathtubs, swimming pools, ponds or almost any other place where water collects. Sun Safety at the park – Children’s skin and eyes are more sensitive to ultraviolet rays. Babies Read More
Summer Safety and Ice Cream Social
Fond farewells to Vroni, Katja, and Milenka, and a warm welcome to our new members of our cluster Diana, Johanna, Cheryl and Alexia! Our June cluster meeting was an ice cream social at my house, where we discussed Summer Safety and fun activities to do with your host children. Read More