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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 host parents before any outings. Check the websites before you go to be sure you understand the hours, costs, and whether advance tickets/reservations are required. Search online to see if your area has any of the following:

  • Pet or outdoor store (Bass Pro Shop) with fish tanks
  • Aquarium
  • Zoo
  • Nature Center

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – NOAA has a lot of fun, interactive and educational activities on their website. They focus on whales, sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and more.

  • Virtual Underwater Dive
  • Online Games
  • Puzzle, Activity & Coloring Sheets

Webcams – You can do a google search for aquariums and zoos across the country (and the world) with webcams that allow you to observe sea creatures. Here are a few to get you started.

Videos – Look for fun videos on YouTube about sea creatures. There’s more to see than Baby Shark. Movies like Finding Nemo, Dolphin Tale, and The Little Mermaid also go well with this theme.

Books – Stop by your local library and look for books on sea creatures. The Rainbow Fish is a classic children’s book, your kids may already own. If not, you can find videos like this of it being read aloud.

Movies – There are lots of movies with under the sea themes.

  • A Dolphin Tale 
  • Finding Dory
  • Finding Nemo
  • Little Mermaid
  • Moana
  • Moana 2
  • Shark Tale 
  • Song of the Sea

Television – There are some episodes of children’s television shows that talk about life under the sea.

The Magic School Bus is a television series that follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as they set off on field trips. Most episodes can be found on YouTube. Here are some episodes that fit this week’s theme.

Bill Nye the Science Guy has episodes on Fish, Marine Animals and more on YouTube.

The Discovery Channel has an annual Shark Week coming up on July 20. Check out 15 JAW-some Activities for Shark Week with lots of fun ideas for kids in grades 5 and up, but a few for younger kids too.

Photo: mimisdollhouse.com

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!

Each week this summer we will share a different Camp Au Pair theme. These weekly themes 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 part.) Check back each Friday, for the next week’s theme. This gives you a chance to make plans and gather materials for the next week. For each theme there will be crafts, games, snacks and activities. You can just use these ideas or add your own and customize the themes to fit the ages and interests of your host children.

Here are the themes you can look forward to:

  • Under the Sea
  • Outer Space
  • Nature Exploration
  • Dinosaurs
  • Cars and Trucks
  • Bugs & Butterflies
  • Science (STEM)
  • Backyard Safari
  • Art Experiences

Check out Summer Fun & Summer Holidays pin boards for even more ideas.

If you get some great pictures doing these activities with your host kids, please send those to your community counselor. We love to share your accomplishments and inspire other au pairs!

Let’s make this an amazing summer!

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! 

Each week this summer we will share a different Camp Au Pair theme. These weekly themes 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 part.) Check back each Friday, for the next week’s theme. This gives you a chance to make plans and gather materials for the next week. For each theme there will be crafts, games, snacks and activities. You can just use these ideas or add your own and customize the themes to fit the ages and interests of your host children.

Here are the themes you can look forward to:

  • Nature Exploration
  • Art Experiences
  • Under the Sea
  • Science (STEM)
  • Bugs & Butterflies
  • Cars and Trucks
  • Backyard Safari
  • Dinosaurs
  • Explore the World
  • Outer Space
  • Pirate Adventures
  • Princesses & Knights

Check out Summer Fun & Summer Holidays pin boards for even more ideas.

If you get some great pictures doing these activities with your host kids, please send those to your community counselor. We love to share your accomplishments and inspire other au pairs!

Let’s make this an amazing summer!

Au Pair Weekend Classes 2019


https://www.facebook.com/AuPairWeekendClasses/
Although “summer school” may not be on most au pairs’ “to-do lists” this summer, AP Weekend Classes are offering a variety of classes to help you stay on top of your educational requirements!
Please be aware of upcoming courses in June, July, and August.
Arts & Entertainment in Los Angeles, June 28-30
Students choose between performing or visual arts and spend a weekend learning about the creative process while participating in interactive workshops. Visual arts students will learn about contemporary art movements, while performing arts students will study the history of Hollywood and the film industry. All students will leave the class with a better understanding of how to utilize creativity in their own lives!
For more information and to register, visit the Los Angeles page; see link below.
https://www.aupairclasses.org/los-angeles

Special Aquatic course in Tampa, July 19-21
Fo/r the first time, we are offering a special “aquatic” version of our environmental science course in Tampa. Students will gain an understanding of marine conservation topics and applications related to dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and sharks.
The course will include studying the biodiversity of Gulf of Mexico’s shark populations by collecting and analyzing shark teeth and other marine fossils, and learning about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of distressed or injured sea life.
Interested au pairs can register at link below!
https://aupairclasses.regfox.com/tampa-july-19-21-2019-aqua…

Earn 72 Hours Through their Combo Courses
The combo courses in Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Tampa are popular because students can earn 72 hours over the course of one four-day weekend class, including pre- and post- assignments. Students should sign up early to guarantee a spot! Our next combo courses will be offered on the following dates:
Salt Lake City: July 12-15
San Diego: August 30- Sep 2
Tampa: August 30-Sep 2

Visit the Windy City or the Nation’s Capitol!
We are also offering our core classes in Chicago and Washington DC this summer. Students in DC will be the first to experience our fully revamped “Discover” curriculum in August!
Discover Chicago & the US: June 7-9
Discover Washington DC & the US: Aug 23-25
For a full list of courses in cities throughout the USA, please visit the link below:
https://www.aupairclasses.org/

They need a total of 72 hours equal to 6 credits

Hi! I am ready to help you right away to find flexible childcare aka a new family member! I have been a Community Counselor for Au Pair in America since 2016 and I love what I do. Feel free to call me or email me anytime! Best advice I can give you to get started is to apply right now for FREE! Depending on your needs I can get you an pair to your home in around 3 months from her country. If you fill out all your documents online then I can get you a rematch au pair to your home in days or weeks. Just be ready to interview and know that she will have less than a  year left but au pairs have the option to extend!