The place to learn more about Au Pair in America in Southern Maryland – Serving St Mary's, Calvert and Charles Counties.
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.
The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don’t go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. If you must drive in snowy conditions, make Read More
Au pairs are required to complete 6 credits or 7.2 CEUs or 72 or more hours. Credit and non-credit classes are both acceptable as long as they are through an accredited U.S.-based college or university. Review the Resource: Education email received the week you arrived for accredited schools in our cluster area. If you want Read More
Trying out winter sports like ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding can be very exciting, especially if this is your first time experiencing winter weather. However, you should also know the risks and be prepared. Is it risky to do winter sports without sports insurance? Yes. If you have to pay your own hospital bills for a broken Read More
In a true emergency, seek medical attention as soon as possible at the hospital emergency room. If you have a medical problem that you would like to be seen by a doctor the same day for, but you do not feel that it is an emergency, the best place to go would be an urgent Read More
Get ready to get buggy as we explore bugs and butterflies this week! Ready for some serious fun? Activities Create a butterfly suncatcher Explore a bit of science and make glasses of dancing worms. Use your foot and some paint to create a toe caterpillar on a leaf rubbing? Try creating Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Science (STEM). 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. Try some of these great ideas! Paint and explore rainbows Make unpoppable bubbles Read More
Let’s get our creative hats on! This week we have a variety of creative outdoor activities! Whether you are walking in the woods or in your own neighborhood, we can have all kinds of fun together! Feeling creative? Check out the Au Pair in America Pinterest boards for some great ideas to get you Read More
Let’s focus on global awareness and share some cultural experiences! Most importantly, share your culture with your host family. Incorporate games, books, songs, language, foods, etc, into your host family’s lives. Cooking a dish from your family is a great way to share. Discuss similar traditions and ones unique to your family or culture. Resources: Read More
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. Consider these awesome activities – Paper plate dinosaurs Jump & wash sensory play Dinosaur gross motor movement game Make Read More
