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.
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
Get ready to blast off as we explore outer space and flight this week! Ready for some serious fun? How about creating the phases of the moon with Oreo’s, exploring solar system mazes or building a space shuttle with recyclables? Try creating outer space themed lunches and snacks, flashlight constellations and answering the questions on Read More
Now for some fun in nature!!! Get out and explore a bit, collect some treasures along the way! Most of these activities are easily created using items likely already around the house, but you may need to plan ahead a bit to have supplies on hand! Check with your host family about getting supplies to Read More
Camp Au Pair is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July in a few days! Feeling creative? Check out the Au Pair in America Pinterest board for some great ideas to get you started! Try baking American Flag brownies! Create some painted rocks! Check out this printable US state map! Learn Read More
Now for some under the sea fun!! Most of these activities are easily created using items likely already around the house, but you may need to plan ahead a bit to have supplies on hand! Check with your host family about getting supplies to use! Create a sensory beach exploration pool! Practice Read More
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protecting children from drowning. POOL SAFETY Never leave children alone in or near the pool Read More
