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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.

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    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

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    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

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    CONTACT THE SCHOOL

    silverbayaupaircourses@gmail.com
    518.577.1399 (e-mails preferred)

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