Posts Filed in ‘Au Pair Tips’ Category
Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
August 5th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
Last week our theme was Under the Sea, so I thought it would be fundfor this week’s Camp Au Pair theme to be 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, […]
Camp Au Pair – Explore the World!
July 14th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Explore the World!
This week we are exploring the world! The nice things about this is that most things can be done indoors, where it’s air conditioned. Kids are naturally curious about how people live around the world. Here are dozens of ideas to teach them about cultures. Field trips include lovely, climate-controlled places like Asia Mall, MIA, […]
Camp Au Pair – Cars and Trucks Week
July 5th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Cars and Trucks Week
This is Cars and Trucks Week! I think all kids enjoy playing with their toy cars and trucks, and this will give you lots of ideas to expand on that! From making art by rolling cars through paint, to going to a laser-show car wash, to riding on a restored streetcar, there is something for […]
Camp Au Pair – Music Explorations
June 26th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Music Explorations
Research has found that learning music facilitates learning other subjects and enhances skills that children inevitably use in other areas. “A music-rich experience for children of singing, listening and moving is really bringing a very serious benefit to children as they progress into more formal learning,” says Mary Luehrisen, executive director of the National Association […]
Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
June 19th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Dinosaurs
Next 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 be sure […]
Camp Au Pair!
May 28th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair!
Each week this summer we will share a different Camp Au Pair theme. We have a series of Pinteret boards with activities that follow a weekly theme. These boards are designed to give you ideas to keep your host kids occupied and engaged all summer long. They will also be learning. (But shhhh, don’t tell them that […]
Camp Au Pair – Pirate Adventure Week!
August 19th, 2025by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Pirate Adventure Week!
As summer winds down, we’re going to spend a week enjoying Pirate Adventures! Kids are always fascinated by pirates: the sea, the sun, the parrots, the treasure! Here is our Pinterest board with a lot of great Pirate-themed ideas, including field trips where they can practice their Pirate lingo: Camp Au Pair – Pirate Adventure […]
Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
August 8th, 2025by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
Last week our theme was Under the Sea, so I thought it would be fundfor this week’s Camp Au Pair theme to be 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, […]
Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks
July 5th, 2025by Christine Connally | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme will be 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 an excellent way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your host parents before any outings. Here […]
Camp Au Pair – Cooking with Kids
June 20th, 2025by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Cooking with Kids
This week’s theme for Camp Au Pair is Cooking with Kids. Even the littlest kids can help shake up a bag of ice cream! And with the heat coming our way, you might be happy to have ideas planned that you can do in the air conditioning. The ideas on the Pinterest board include homemade […]
