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Accreditation:

Our courses are sponsored by The College of Saint Rose, Albany NY which is accredited by Middle States as a post-secondary institution. We have been offering au pair courses since 1996.

A typical schedule is as follows and can very and change depending on number of students and other related factors. E-mail for an actual recent weekend schedule: silverbayaupaircourses@gmail.com.

This is a sample of our weekend course schedule (subject to change).

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

4:00pm	Hotel Check-In Begins (Limited Snacks and Beverages Available)
5:30pm – 6:15pm	Dinner
7pm-11pm	Opening Session: welcome, orientation, rules & regulations, safety for all, getting to know each other, setting goals, and review of homework assignments

8am-9am	Breakfast
9am-10:30am	Class Session 1
10:30am-12pm	Class Session 2
12pm-1pm	Lunch
1pm-2:30pm	Class Session 3
2:30pm-4pm	Free or Study Time
4pm-5:30pm	Class session 4
5:30pm-6:30pm	Dinner
6:45pm-8pm	Class session 5
8pm-9:15pm	Class Session 6
9:15pm-11pm	Large Group Activity

8am-9am	Breakfast
9am-10:30am	Class Session 1
10:30am-12pm	Class Session 2
12:15am-12:45pm	Closing Session & Group Photo
12:45pm-1:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm-onward	Check-out and Departure

Each weekend program with Silver Bay Au Pair Courses is different. Below is a list of some of the practical class sessions that you may have the opportunity to take. Several of these will be offered each weekend. The goal is to provide a variety of personal development opportunities and information that will help you understand American culture.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

personal financial responsibility
time management
nutrition
permaculture and sustainability
cooperation games
communication skills
traveling the usa
guided nature hikes
media literacy in film
writing skills & techniques
resume writing & career tips
personality development & networking
stress and anger management
leadership

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

exercising the mind: unique family games
healthy activites for kids & adults
crafts
music for kids
breaking down social barriers for children through active enrichment
child development
creative storytelling
theater in everyday life

CULTURAL AWARENESS

american social life
american politics
american holidays
american slang
native american pictographs
american history
history of lake George
albany, NY – the oldest charted city in the US

FOSTERING CREATIVE THINKING

spontaneous melodrama
digital photography tips & techniques
optical illusions
music appreciation, culture, & performance
creative problem solving