Posts Filed in ‘Kids’ 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 – 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 – Art Experiences Week!
June 13th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences Week!
Art Experiences can mean a lot of different things, from quietly sketching in museums to running from sculpture to sculpture in a big outdoor garden, to making messy art with rubber bands, to painting bread with stripes before eating the whole creation. Our Pinterest board has all of these ideas and a ton more, as […]
Camp Au Pair – World Cup 2026
June 5th, 2026by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair – World Cup 2026
The World Cup is a major Soccer (or Football, as the rest of the world calls it) tournament held once every 4 years. The men’s world cup is taking place in North America this summer, which is a great reason to have a week where kids and au pairs can focus on soccer – skills […]
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!
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 […]
