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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!

A Perfect Pair!

Jessica, one of our outstanding Au Pairs from Germany, entered the photo contest for APIA 2019 and received over 100 👍 likes for her entry. She spends her time with her host child going swimming, traveling, playing, and of course taking cute pics.

This was a match made to last!

Jessica loved the program and time with her Host Family so much, she decided to extend for another full year. But, not before asking her parents, back home in Germany. A year can seem like a long time, away from family, friends, and country. As a special treat her Host Family decided to have her German family come to Texas and stay with them. Welcome Ya’ll!  Thanks to the Bailey family for making this possible.