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.
SPAIN Southwest Europe Capital: Madrid Languages: Spanish (plus recognized regional languages) Religion(s): Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Spanish people love to talk and are usually considered to be friendly, happy and open. Spanish people are generally willing to get involved and to try new things. Most Spanish au pair applicants decide Read More
SOUTH KOREA Asia Capital: Seoul Languages: Korean, English The idea of being an au pair is not common in South Korea. Applicants from South Korea are motivated by the opportunity to experience American culture and to improve their English. Applicants do not have difficulty affording the program fees. Young Read More
Ingredients 1 lb cooked mince (ground beef – with onion in oil or butter, salt and pepper and one tablespoon tomato paste for flavor – parsley) 1 big onion 1 tablespoon butter 1 slice bread soaked in milk 1 tablespoon curry (paste or powder – I use paste) 1/4 cup coconut (not sweet) or Read More
SOUTH AFRICA Southern Africa Capital(s): Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Northern Sotho, Venda, Tsonga, Swati, Ndebele Predominant Religion(s): Christianity COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: The South African people are proud people who live together in a nation of diversity. Many different ethnic groups exist in South Africa Read More
SLOVAKIA Central Europe Capital: Bratislava Languages: Slovak Predominant Religion(s): Roman Catholic & Protestant COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Slovak people describe themselves as friendly, open and talkative. Slovaks are very hospitable, modest and sincere. Slovaks have strong family ties. FUN FACTS: Slovakia has the world´s highest number of castles and chateaus per capita. Read More
Swedish Kladdkaka (Sticky Chocolate Cake) Recipe: Ingredients: ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 pinch salt 2 eggs 1 ⅓ cups white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 300˚F (150˚C). Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt; set aside. Stir Read More
SERBIA Central/Southern Europe Capital: Belgrade Languages: Serbian Predominant Religion(s): Christian Orthodox COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Serbians, especially those who are interested in the Au Pair in America program, are usually open minded, polite and really great with children. Serbians are usually neat and well dressed and like to follow contemporary trends. They take pride Read More
Chinese Coke Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 6 chicken wings 1 can of Coke 1 cup of soy sauce 1 cup of oil (Optional) Green onion for garnish Instructions: Rinse and clean the chicken wings. Put chicken wings onto a large plate. Open coke and add half onto the plate. Let it soak with chicken wings Read More
RUSSIA Asia Capital: Moscow Languages: Russian, many minority languages English is compulsory in Russia. Classes begin at an early age. The idea of being an au pair is common in Russia. Applicants from Russia are motivated by opportunities to improve their English. The job potential of an au pair improves 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
