From

$399

/ person

Credits

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

OR with bundle: 6 Credits (72 Hrs)

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Course Highlights

Locations /

Los Angeles

Weekend Overview

Your course snapshot

LOCATION

Los Angeles

DURATION

3 days

FORMAT

In-Person | In-Person + Online

CREDITS

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

OR with bundle: 6 Credits (72 Hrs)

COURSE

Creativity & Wellness

Los Angeles's Creativity & Wellness course uses the city's reputation as a creative capital as its classroom. Au pairs explore the same wellness curriculum offered elsewhere, but through a lens of hands-on creative practice: sunset photography, mindfulness exercises, and collaborative projects with au pairs from around the world. It's a course built for personal exploration as much as academic credit, with LA's energy woven into every session.

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Los Angeles

Dates & Pricing

Los Angeles Creativity & Wellness

January 22 - 24, 2027

Registration closes January 15, but may sell out sooner

$399

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Los Angeles Creativity & Wellness + Online Arts & Entertainment

January 22 - 24, 2027

Registration closes January 15, but may sell out sooner

$648

Equivalent to 6 Credits (60/72 Hours)

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Everything you need to know before your week on Oʻahu’s North Shore

Your Learning Journey

HOW IT WORKS • Los Angeles isn't just 3 days, it's a complete course with online work before and after your trip.

1 BEFORE YOUR TRIP

Online Preparation

3 weeks before • ~6 hours

Due: 1 week before your trip

2 YOUR LOS ANGELES ADVENTURE

In-Person

25 hours In-Person

Mandatory Attendance

3 AFTER YOUR TRIP

Online Completion

3 Weeks to Complete • ~5 hours

Completion Letter: 5-7 business days after completion.

Logistics

Housing & getting to campus

HOUSING

Housing is not included with registration for this course.

However, as a convenience to students we offer the option of adding housing at a hostel just a 10 minute walk from the theater where classes will be held. Beds are limited and may sell out; they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can add a 2-night stay (Friday & Saturday) at the hostel in a shared dorm with between 4-10 beds. When possible, we will place you in a room with other au pairs, and male and female au pairs may be placed in the same room. Your stay does not include breakfast, but there is a communal kitchen that guests may use.

There will be a $50 administration fee for all housing refunds. Refunds only allowed up to 30 days prior to the weekend start date.

Other Housing Options

NOTE: Au Pair Weekend is not affiliated with and does not recommend any of the specific accommodations below. Please do your own research before choosing your weekend housing.

Villa Brasil Motel, 11740 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Comfort Inn Santa Monica, 2815 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS

Public Transportation

LA’s public transportation is not as robust as many other cities. If you’re interested in taking the bus or train to get around, read this beginner’s guide to public transportation in Los Angeles and utilize Google Maps' convenient public transit option when calculating travel times. You may still need to rely on Uber or Lyft to complete your journeys.

Travel Between Airports & Campus

From Los Angeles International Airport - Take 405N to 10W and exit 1A for 4th Street.

Parking

Parking Structure 6 (1431 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401) is just in front of HI hostel which is a 8 minute walk from Santa Monica Playhouse. You will pay per hour until a maximum of $20 per calendar day on weekdays, and $25 per calendar day on weekends. It resets at midnight, and the first 90 minutes are free. More information here.
Civic Center Parking Structure (330 Olympic Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90401) is about 20 min by walk from the playhouse, and it has a rate of $14 per calendar day on weekdays, and $5 per calendar day on weekends. It resets at midnight, and the first 90 minutes are free. More information here.

Los Angeles Course Details

What's included & course structure

ATTENDANCE STARTS

2:30 PM on Friday

ATTENDANCE ENDS

3:30 PM on Sunday

ARRIVE BY

11:00 AM on Friday

DEPART AFTER

5:30 PM on Sunday

PRICE INCLUDES

• Full course and course materials
• In-person instruction, workshops, and course materials
• Course-related excursions and transportation
• Completion letter

Creativity & Wellness

This course explores the same wellness principles offered elsewhere, but through the lens of creativity. Hands-on creative exercises, including photography, mindfulness practices, and reflective activities, help you explore the personal power of creativity as a tool for well-being. Connective group activities and time in nature build friendships with au pairs from across the globe, while personal exploration takes center stage. This is a course built to transform how you see yourself!

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

We also support a local charity in cities where we host our "Connect in the U.S." course, chosen by students during their Community Engagement class. Your presence helps decide where the donation goes.

Read Our Full Giving Story →

Meet the Team

The team behind your weekend

Asia

City Director

Scott

Teaching Artist

Bryan

Instructor

Lauren

Teaching Artist

Giselli

Program Coordinator

Thea

Teaching Artist

Reviews

What students are saying

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"This weekend was absolutely transformative"

My experience during the weekend was absolutely transformative. The workshops were led by incredibly talented instructors who fostered a supportive atmosphere, allowing us to explore our creativity freely. The weekend excursions provided a perfect balance of fun and cultural immersion. I left feeling inspired and more confident in my pursuits. I highly recommend Au Pair Weekend to anyone looking to enrich their skills and make lasting memories!

— Gabriela D., Brazil

From

$399

/ person

Credits

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

Locations /

Los Angeles

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Weekend Overview

Your course snapshot

Los Angeles

3 days

In-Person | In-Person + Online

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

Creativity & Wellness

New Dates Coming Soon

Be the first to know when new course dates are announced.

Dates & Pricing

Los Angeles Creativity & Wellness

January 22 - 24, 2027

Registration closes January 15, but may sell out sooner

$399

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Los Angeles Creativity & Wellness + Online Arts & Entertainment

January 22 - 24, 2027

Registration closes January 15, but may sell out sooner

$648

Equivalent to 6 Credits (60/72 Hours)

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Los Angeles Course Details

What's included & course structure

ATTENDANCE STARTS

2:30 PM on Friday

ATTENDANCE ENDS

3:30 PM on Sunday

ARRIVE BY

11:00 AM on Friday

DEPART AFTER

5:30 PM on Sunday

PRICE INCLUDES

Creativity & Wellness​

Meet the Team

The team behind your weekend

Asia

Scott

Bryan

Lauren

Giselli

Thea

Reviews

What students are saying

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

"This weekend was absolutely transformative"

Creativity & Wellness