Posts Filed in ‘Host Family 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 fun for 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 […]
Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
July 24th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Under the Sea. Shark Week is just around the corner! If you have kids who are fascinated by everything ocean-related, you can find crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to creatures who live under the sea here on the Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea pinboard. Local Field Trips […]
Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
July 19th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Science (STEM). This includes science, technology, engineering, and math. 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. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from […]
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 – 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 – Nature Exploration
May 30th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Nature Exploration. For our first Camp Au Pair of 2026, we are doing Nature Exploration. Get the kids out into the fresh air and set the tone for the whole summer! We are so lucky to live in the Twin Cities with so much beautiful nature right around the corner. Crafts, […]
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 – Princesses and Knights
August 1st, 2025by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Princesses and Knights
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Princesses and Knights. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to royalty, dragons, chivalry, fairies, and more, can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Princesses and Knights pinboard. (Note – I recognize the inherent sexism in the title of this week, but I also know that kids really like princesses […]
