This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Explore the World.
Crafts, recipes, activities, and games can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Explore the World pinboard.
Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. You can start observing nature at any local park or in your own backyard. If you want to take it a step further, Below is a list of other local places to go explore nature. Get permission from your host parents before any outings and check websites before you go for hours and information.
Safety note: When coming inside after you have been outside exploring nature, it’s always a good idea to check the children and yourself for ticks. For more information, take a look at this post.
- American Swedish Institute
- Midtown Global Market
- EL Mercado Central
- Asia Mall
Virtual Field Trips:
Webcams – You can do a Google search for websites with webcams that allow you to see things in countries around the world.
- Earthcam.com has lots of live streaming webcams from all over the country including the beaches at Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, South Africa, and Munich, Germany
- Google Earth can show anywhere the Google camera truck has been. You can show your kids your home and school!
Videos – Look for fun videos on YouTube about different countries and cultures.
Books – Check your bookshelves and/or stop by your local library and look for books on nature. You can also find many read aloud book videos on YouTube. Here are a few to get you started.
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