The au pair journey in the U.S. is a unique and enriching cultural exchange experience, bringing immense personal growth and unforgettable memories. However, as the saying goes, "Life moves pretty fast". One moment you're arriving, and the next, your au pair program is nearing its end, leaving you to wonder: what comes next?

Becoming an au pair in the United States is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, improve your language skills, and experience life abroad in a structured and supportive environment. However, the process to become an au pair requires careful planning, the right documentation, and making the best possible match with a host family. That’s why Au Pair Weekend has put together this convenient guide to help you navigate the steps and understand what the experience entails.  

Fitting classes into an au pair’s schedule can be challenging for host families! Au Pair Weekend  offers a convenient and reliable solution for your family. Our courses are designed specifically for au pairs to fulfill their U.S. Department of State educational requirements quickly and with minimal disruption to family life.

An au pair is a young person who moves to a foreign country for a specific period of time to live with a host family and assist with childcare. Read more to learn why this is such a unique and gratifying experience, and how it differs from other childcare options. 

Spooky season is here! That means it's time for the annual Au Pair Weekend pumpkin carving contest! 

Submit a photo of your Jack-o-Lantern before Friday, October 25th 2024 and be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card. Only au pairs in the U.S. qualify. 

Registration is now open for Au Pair Weekend Hawaii 2024! Keep reading for details about what to expect, or click here to go straight to registration 🏝️ 

Our Instagram followers have spoken, and we have our winners for this year's Au Pair Weekend Halloween Contest! These jack-o-lanterns were chosen as the best of the best, and the winners will receive Amazon Gift Cards for their hard work.

APW offers a variety of housing choices for our locations around the country, and we've put together handy guides for each one. Click a city name below to view that location's unique guide to housing and transportation!

To find these guides on our website, simply to go any location's page and scroll down to the "More Housing Details" button in the "Housing and Transportation" section. 

Halloween is creeping up and Au Pair Weekend wants to see all our au pairs' pumpkin carving skills! Submit a photo of your Jack-o-Lantern before Friday, October 27th 2023 and be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card. Only au pairs in the U.S. qualify.