Au Pairs from West Orange, Verona, Glen Ridge and Essex Fells spent a recent afternoon bowling at Eagle Rock Lanes in West Orange. For some, it was the first time to try this favorite American pastime, for others, it was a chance to show off their skills. There were many new faces to meet at this Cluster meeting too as we were welcomed three new Au Pairs to the group this month. Everyone had a great time and a lot of laughs!
Category Archives: Fun Things We Do
Au Pairs on Broadway in January!
Au Pairs from the NJG and NJA clusters attended the Broadway show Memphis for their January Cluster meeting. It was a thrill to see this wonderful production, which not only had fantastic music and dancing, but also taught everyone some American history relating to the race relations between Black and White Americans in the South during the 1950’s. Everyone had a great time, in spite of the FREEZING cold temperatures in New York City!
Au Pairs Get Creative for Halloween!
Area Au Pairs used their creative skills at a recent cluster meeting. The girls were divided into two teams and were challenged to create a Halloween costume from a roll of aluminum foil. One team crafted a frightening alien costume while the other developed garb for a brave super hero. There were lots of laughs and great cooperation from both sides with everyone getting in the spirit of the holiday!
Au Pairs Get Social Under the Stars!
Under the starry skies of Essex County New Jersey, au pairs from the Glen Ridge, Verona, West Orange, Nutley and Montclair areas got together for an American treat; an ice cream social! Scoops and toppings were mixed with topics including new au pairs to the area, class selection for this Fall and travel opportunities. There was excitement in the air as everyone spoke of Fall plans for themselves and their host families!
Au Pairs Celebrate Independence Day
July 4th commemorates the signing of the Declaration on Independence by the founding fathers of the United States. The holiday is celebrated throughout the country with parades, fireworks, concerts and barbeques. Shown here is a picture of some of the area Au Pair in America au pairs taking part in the local festivities in Northern New Jersey by enjoying a concert and fireworks together on July1st in Brookdale Park.
Au Pairs Learn about Water Safety
This month, some of the Au Pairs in the NJG Cluster learned the essentials of water safety. This is an important topic given most Au Pairs will accompany their host families to the beach or pool frequently this summer. Among the topics discussed were the use of barriers to prevent small children from entering a pool or other water hazard, the establishment of pool or beach “rules”, the importance of lifeguards, the need for constant supervision and oversight of children near water, and emergency procedures in the event of a problem. It was a fun and informative session designed to help ensure safe visits to the pool and beach this summer!
Happy Easter to Everyone!
Enjoy time with family and friends on this day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. A fun event in the area is the Easter Parade which takes place on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Easter Sunday. It’s not a traditional parade, more of a street festival. Go and check out the crazy hats and costumes being shown off on people AND dogs!
Au Pairs "Bowled Away" At March Meeting.
About a dozen Au Pair in America au pairs got together Sunday at Eagle Rock Lanes in West Orange for an afternoon of bowling. Everyone enjoyed having the opportunity to visit with each other while playing this classic American sport. Many of the au pairs had bowled before in their home countries, however for some, it was their first time bowling. Everyone had a great time during this fun event!