Upcoming Courses
Join us for our exciting "Wilderness & Wellness" weekend course!
Colorado course packages includes most meals, housing, activities, and transportation!
See below for more details about our Coloroado experience.
August 13 - 16, 2026
Registration closes August 6, but may sell out sooner
$1,099
Equivalent to 6 Credits (72 Hours)
Included in our four-day course:
3 nights of housing, 8 meals, and transportation to all course excursions!
What the Colorado Program Offers
Colorado in-person
Unplug / Nature / Balance
Wilderness & Wellness
Camp Activities, Environmental care, and human wellness
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Build connections with fellow au pairs
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Develop personal wellness skills through the great outdoors
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Participate in camp activities
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Focus on the balance of human and environmental wellbeing
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Explore Estes Park
If you are flying into Colorado, please schedule a flight which will arrive at the Denver airport NO LATER than 10:30 am on Thursday, and schedule a return flight which departs NO EARLIER than 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Courses are offered in collaboration with
How It Works
Your Learning Journey
Colorado isn't just 4 days — it's a complete course with online work before and after your trip.
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BEFORE YOUR TRIP
Online Preparation
4 weeks before • ~20 hours
Complete from home before you fly to Colorado:
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Meet your classmates
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Online discussions
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Complete pre-weekend assignments
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Prepare your Folktales project
📅 Due:
1 week before your trip
YOUR COLORADO ADVENTURE
4 Days In-Person
36 hours In-Person
The exciting part! In Colorado you will:
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Attend classes and workshops
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Explore Estes Park
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Experience nature's creative connection
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Make friends from around the world
AFTER YOUR TRIP
Online Completion
4 Weeks to Complete • ~16 hours
Finish your course from home:
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Write reflections on your experience
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Complete final assignments
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Submit your final project
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Complete your course evaluation
📜 Completion Letter:
Receive 5-7 business days after all assigments completed.
Colorado Course Details
Full course attendance and the completion of all assignments are required to receive a completion letter.
✈️ To accommodate travel time between the airport and class, plan to arrive for your course on a flight NO LATER than 10:30 am on Thursday and depart no earlier than 4:30 pm on Sunday.
📝 Attendance is mandatory beginning on Thursday with check-in, and does not end until Sunday at 2:30 pm. Students are expected to attend the full weekend and complete all assignments to receive their Completion Letter. We understand emergencies and important scheduling conflicts can occur, so please contact the program coordinator, as soon as possible, if there is a situation that prevents you from meeting any of these requirements.
After registering for this course, you’ll get a link to join Canvas the day that your pre-assignments become available.
🕐 Hours include pre-weekend assignments, post-weekend assignments, and a course evaluation. Check with your au pair agency regarding hours and credits, as requirements vary.
*Scheduled activities may be subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances and may be different from previous weekends.
Wilderness & Wellness in the Colorado Rockies!
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park, CO, is the home of our new Wilderness & Wellness program, an immersive educational experience connecting nature and personal well-being. The program includes lessons on environmental stewardship and mental and physical health concepts/practices, as well as outdoor adventures like hiking and zip lining with wellness activities such as yoga and meditation. Designed for all fitness levels, this nature-based curriculum inspires balance, growth, and ecological awareness. Participants will explore the science of wilderness wellness and learn strategies for balancing their connection to self and the environment.
HOUSING
Housing for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights is included in the course price at the Salvation Army High Peak Camp in Estes Park, Colorado. Students will stay in a room with 2–3 students per bedroom, each with a private bed.
As a courtesy, APW is also offering the option of adding housing Wednesday night at a hotel near the airport. Flights into the Denver airport are often delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions and other unexpected delays. Because the shuttle bus cannot be delayed for students who are running late on Thursday, students may choose to fly into Denver on Wednesday and stay at the hotel Wednesday to minimize the risk of missing the shuttle bus or arriving late to the program. The hotel offers a free shuttle from the airport, and the bus to Estes Park will pick students up at the hotel Thursday at 12:15pm.
APW will not cover the cost of transportation for any students who arrive late.
TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS
Travel Between Airport & Campus
The weekend begins with check-in at the Denver Airport just before noon on Thursday. A charter bus will be provided for students to and from the Denver airport. On Thursday, the bus will leave from the airport at noon. On Sunday, the bus will return to the airport by 2:30 p.m. If your flight arrives after the bus leaves at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, you will need to call for a shuttle and arrange for your own transportation to Estes Park where our course is located. The average shuttle cost is around $80 per person.
At the end of the weekend, we will bus students back to the Denver airport.
Au Pair Weekend Gives Back
When you join a course, you're part of something bigger. Au Pair Weekend donates to organizations that reflect the values woven into every weekend — environment, community, and culture.
Earth Island Institute
Environmental action & emerging leaders
National Art
Education Association
Equitable access to arts education
Water 1st International
Clean water & sanitation worldwide
colorado staff
Click on a staff member's photo to read their bio.
Robert
City Director
Becky
Program Coordinator
Caitlin
Instructor
