Host Family Tips
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. Read More
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 Read More
Camp Au Pair – Outer Space
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is 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, art, and snack time. Field Trips can be a great way for kids Read More
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 Read More
Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Art Experiences. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to art can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences pinboard. Culture Sharing – Share any specific forms of art that are popular in your home country (mosaics, origami, murals, fabric dying, etc.) Are there any famous artists from your Read More
Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme will be Bugs & Butterflies. More than 100 crafts, recipes, and activities related to all kinds of bugs, insects, butterflies, and spiders can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies pinboard. Field Trips can be an excellent way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission Read More
Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)
Next 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 Read More
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. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Camp Au Pair – Paris Summer Olympics
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Summer Olympics. There aren’t any actual Olympics this summer, but we can still have some fun! Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to the Summer Olympics can be found here on the Camp Au Pair Summer Olympics pinboard. Culture Sharing – The Olympics bring so many opportunities for Read More
Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Under the Sea. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to creatures who live under the sea can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your Read More
Camp Au Pair – Explore the World
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Explore the World. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to cultural exchange 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. Get permission from Read More
Welcome to Camp Au Pair in America!
When kids are out of school for the summer, it doesn’t take long for them to become bored and sometimes that leads to sibling squabbles and mischief. Even though they don’t realize it, they are usually missing routine and predictability in their daily schedule. One solution is to make fun plans to keep them busy! Read More
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 Read More