Fun Things We Do
Amazing Cluster Meeting at U.S. Capitol
More than 700 au pairs from 30 DC/MD/VA area Au Pair in America clusters came together on Saturday, March 9 to tour the U.S. Capitol. We were joined by Au Pair in America director, Ruth Ferry. We had a wonderful time and got some great photos. If you have never toured the U.S. Capitol, I highly Read More
Volunteering for International Exchange Day
Our cluster volunteered at the Greater DC Diaper Bank as part of International Exchange Day, also know as J-Day. We collected donations from some of our host families and au pairs. We learned about the great work they do and spent a few hours packaging up diapers for distribution to families in need throughout Read More
30 Hours of Service Update – Sending Smiles
Back in May, we announced that our cluster would be celebrating Au Pair in America’s 30th anniversary year with 30 Hours of Service in 2016. We are counting the time preparing for and carrying out the volunteer projects. We have done these project so far: April 10 – Making Sandwiches for the Homeless (5 hours of service) July Read More
Naval Academy Football Game
On October 24, we watched the Naval Academy Midshipmen take on Tulane University. The Naval Academy won! It was many of our au pairs first taste of American football. Read More
Maryland Crab Feast Cluster Meeting
We 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 Read More
Snowman Contest Winner is…
Photo #3. Congratulations to Pamela from Brazil! By the way, I hope this is my last post involving snow for at least 9 months! 🙂 Read More
Farewell to Winter – Snowman Contest *VOTE NOW*
For 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! Read More
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 Read More
Maryland vs. Virginia Au Pair Soccer Match
On Sunday, September 15 we joined together with 3 other clusters and played soccer on the National Mall in DC. Here are some pictures: Read More
Paddle Boats on the Tidal Basin
Last weekend we had a cluster meeting enjoying the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and going paddle boating on the Tidal Basin. As a lifetime resident of the DC area, this was my first time doing either of those things! We had a beautiful day. Read More
Our Cluster Harlem Shake Video
After our laser tag cluster meeting in February, we decided to make our own Harlem Shake video. Thank you to The Castle Laser Tag for providing a great location for our video. Read More
Great Day at the Bowie International Festival
I want to thank the au pairs who gave their time on Saturday, October 5 to provide children’s activities at the Bowie International Festival. Here are some photos. Read More
Go Kart Raceway Cluster Meeting
On Sunday, 6/3 we had a great time at Crofton Go Kart Raceway. For a few au pairs, it was their first time driving a go kart. Read More
Harlem Globetrotters Game Was Lots of Fun!!!
Last weekend we went to a Harlem Globetrotters basketball game at the Verizon Center in DC. It was part basketball game and part comedy show, which is good because I have a hard time sitting through a regular NBA game. Click the photos to view them in a larger format. Read More
Au Pairs Volunteer to Make a Difference
A dozen au pairs from our cluster volunteered at Holy Trinity Church in Bowie on Sunday. The church was hosting a week of the Warm Nights Homeless Shelter Program. Our au pairs donated food and prepared bag lunches for the guests. We also led a few games of bingo, for an after dinner activity. Read More