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Fall Traditions: Decorating Pumpkins
A treasured fall/Halloween tradition in the United States is pumpkin carving or making “jack-o’-lanterns”. Whether this is your first time decorating a pumpkin or you are a seasoned pro, these videos have a few tips and ideas you may find helpful. How do I make it safe for the children? If you are carving a Read More
Fun Fall Activity Ideas
Looking for fun fall activities to do with your kids? Check out Au Pair in America’s Halloween Fun & Fall Holidays pinboards on Pinterest. Looking for even more fun fall activities, to do on your own, with friends, and/or with your host family? Print out our Fall Bucket List full of fun fall traditions and Read More
Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
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. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your host parents before any Read More
Camp Au Pair – Summer Olympics
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme Summer Olympics. The 2021 Summer Olympics are taking place in Tokyo, Japan, July 23-Aug 8. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to the Summer Olympics can be found here on the Camp Au Pair Summer Olympics pinboard. Videos – On YouTube you can find many great videos of Read More
Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
This 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 Read More
Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Dinosaurs. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to dinosaurs can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your host parents before any outings and Read More
Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
In honor of Shark Week (see below), 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. Webcams – Read More
Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Bugs & Butterflies. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all kinds of bugs, insects, butterflies, and spiders can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies pinboard. Outdoors – Kids today do not spend enough time outdoors. Take the kids in the Read More
Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Outer Space. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to outer space can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Outer Space pinboard. Here is a fun one that combines a science lesson, art, and snack time. https://www.opticscentral.com.au/moon-phases-explained-with-oreos Field Trips can be a great way Read More
Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Cars & Trucks. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all kinds of vehicles can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. IF Read More
Welcome to Camp Au Pair in America!
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
Spring Activity Ideas
Looking for fun things to do with your kids to welcome spring? Check out the Au Pair in America Pinterest pin board SPRING HOLIDAYS Photo: Susanne Nilsson Read More
Fall Traditions: Trick or Treating Safety Tips
We always share trick or treating safety tips each October. This year those tips are very different. While we still want to be sure kids are visible to cars and safely supervised, there are new health and safety considerations due to COVID. Not all families will feel comfortable going trick or treating and that is Read More
Fall Traditions: Decorating Pumpkins
A treasured fall/Halloween tradition in the United States is pumpkin carving or making “jack-o’-lanterns”. Whether this is your first time decorating a pumpkin or you are a seasoned pro, these videos have a few tips and ideas you may find helpful. Safety note: If you are carving a pumpkin with the children, remember to be Read More
Camp Au Pair Week #5 – Under the Sea
In honor of Shark Week (see below), 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. Webcams – You can do a google search for Read More