The place to find out about Au Pair in America in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Ruther Glen and King George, VA
Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
Almost everyone experiences culture shock when they come to a completely new environment. Everything is different: the language, the food, and the people. Here are my Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Homesickness 1. Make Friends – Don’t wait for other au pairs to reach out to you, reach out to them. There are other lots of Read More
Take out the blocks and see how tall you can build a skyscraper. Or try this… Make your own large size blocks: Wash the inside of half-gallon size cardboard milk or juice containers Carefully cut off the folding top portion of each container Put one container completely inside the other with the two closed ends Read More
This 860-acre natural area including the 160-acre reservoir, is a haven for fishing, boating canoeing, hiking and picnicking. It also serves the residents of Fredericksburg and parts of Spotsylvania County with drinking water. You may bring your own boat (ELECTRIC MOTORS ONLY) to launch on the lake, or fish from the banks. Fee charged for Read More
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. 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
For children ages 4 and older. Mix together 1/2 cup of plaster and 1/4 cup water in a clean plastic container (or follow package directions). Cover a seashell with petroleum jelly (Vaseline). When the plaster begins to set (thicken and harden slightly), press the shell into the plaster. Let it dry overnight and then remove Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme Summer Olympics. The 2021 Summer Olympics are taking place in Tokyo, Japan, July 23-Aug 8. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to the Summer Olympics can be found here on the Camp Au Pair Summer Olympics pinboard. Videos – On YouTube you can find many great videos of Read More
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 Read More
This 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 Read More
In honor of Shark Week (see below), 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. Webcams – Read More
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