Category Archives: Fun Things We Do

Maryland Crab Feast Cluster Meeting

photo2We had a crab feast/pool party cluster meeting at Whitehall Pool in Bowie on August 10.  This was Lisa Maxwell’s first official cluster meeting as community counselor. We had au pairs in attendance from nine different countries: Germany, Bolivia, Brazil, South Africa, France, Thailand, Mexico, Panama & Costa Rica.  It was the first time any of these au pairs had ever tried eating crabs.

We also played a game called “Do you know Maryland?” I tried to stump them with questions about all things Maryland including: Annapolis, the Orioles, the Ravens, Edgar Allen Poe, the Chesapeake Bay and that Baltimore term of endearment, “‘hon.”

Their reviews on the crabs were mixed.  A few enjoyed them, but several were completely grossed out. We had a lot of fun!

Farewell to Winter – Snowman Contest *VOTE NOW*

VoteButtonFor many of our au pairs this winter was their first time experiencing snow. I’m guessing it was exciting the first couple times, but eventually it loses it’s novelty and you just feel very chilly. I think we can all agree that winter has been fun, but we are ready to move onto Spring! Let’s take a look back at some of the great snowmen and snow-women that were created.

Please vote for HERE your favorite. You may vote daily through March 19 and share the link with friends and family via email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

The winning au pair will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card.

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Au Pairs Working as Santa's Helpers

Rockledge Elementary had their Annual Holiday Shop on Friday, 12/6. Au Pair in America sponsored the arts & crafts activities: providing the craft supplies as well as some volunteers to assist the children. Four au pairs volunteered: Joanne from Colombia, Pamela from Brazil Ana from Costa Rica and Yuli from Mexico. In addition to being an au pair, Yuli is a professional photographer and she volunteered to take the pictures of the children with Santa.
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