From

$349

/ person

Credits

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

OR with bundle: 6 Credits (60/72 Hrs)

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Course Highlights

Locations /

Seattle

Weekend Overview

Your course snapshot

LOCATION

Seattle

DURATION

4 days

FORMAT

In-Person | In-Person + Online

CREDITS

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

OR with bundle: 6 Credits (60/72 Hrs)

COURSE

Discover the U.S. | Arts & Entertainment

Seattle's course merges two curricula into one weekend: Discover the U.S., covering American politics, current events, and geography, and Arts & Entertainment, with hands-on workshops in photography and drama. Au pairs move between lecture-style classes and creative studio time, then take what they've learned out into the city's own cultural sites — earning a full six credits for the combined course.

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Seattle

Dates & Pricing

Seattle Connect in the U.S.

April 23 - 25, 2027

Registration closes April 15, but may sell out sooner

$349

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Seattle Connect in the U.S. + Online Discover the U.S.

April 23 - 25, 2027

Registration closes April 15, but may sell out sooner

$598

Equivalent to 6 Credits (60/72 Hours)

🎥 Watch how it works

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

Your Learning Journey

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

1 BEFORE YOUR TRIP

Online Preparation

4 weeks before • ~20 hours

Due: 1 week before your trip

2 YOUR SEATTLE ADVENTURE

In-Person

36 hours In-Person

Mandatory Attendance

3 AFTER YOUR TRIP

Online Completion

4 Weeks to Complete • ~16 hours

Completion Letter: 5-7 business days after completion.

Logistics

Housing & getting to campus

HOUSING

Housing is not included with registration for this course. Students are responsible for arranging their own weekend housing. 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.

Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle, 1100 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Hyatt at Olive 8, 1635 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Even Hotel Downtown Seattle, 527 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109
The Green Tortoise Hostel, 105 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Staybridge Suites, 1119 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109

TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS

Public Transportation

Seattle Public Library is located at 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104, close to the Symphony stop.

Travel Between Airports & Campus

Take the Link Light Rail 1-line to the Symphony Station stop. It will take about an hour to get from the airport to the library.

Campus Parking

Seattle Public Library is located in the heart of downtown Seattle. It is ideal for our class purposes, but parking can be difficult to find and sometimes expensive. We strongly encourage students to take public transportation, carpool, or be dropped off each day. If students need to drive, there is extremely limited paid parking at the library. There are some other parking garages/lots in the area and some metered parking on the street that they would need to add money to every two hours. You can use the Spothero app or the following parking websites: ParkWhiz, Spot Angels, or ParkMe to reserve a spot before you go.

Seattle Course Details

What's included & course structure

ATTENDANCE STARTS

9:45 AM on Thursday

ATTENDANCE ENDS

5:00 PM on Sunday

ARRIVE BY

9:45 AM on Thursday

DEPART AFTER

7:00 PM on Sunday

PRICE INCLUDES

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

Arts & Entertainment

Study both Visual Arts and Performing Arts in one weekend with this course. Through lectures, workshops, and hands-on excursions, you'll trace the history of the arts in America and explore how art and entertainment have helped drive social change. A guided dance workshop and a visit to a local art museum bring the material to life, while collaborative projects let you create original artwork alongside your au pair classmates. Bring your own perspective to the conversation and discover just how powerful creativity can be!

Discover the U.S.

Discover the U.S. turns everyday American life into the classroom. You'll learn about U.S. geography and explore key moments in American history, examining how they continue to shape the country's culture and politics today. Alongside au pairs from around the world, you'll compare your own home country's traditions and experiences to life in the United States, while local excursions and activities bring the material to life. It's history and culture you can actually walk through!

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

Suz

City Director

Megan

Instructor

Joree

Instructor

Kim

Program Coordinator

Reviews

What students are saying

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"Seattle gave me confidence, friendships, and a dream to keep chasing"

Before attending this weekend I was a little scared of what to expect of the whole course, but when I got there I felt very comfortable with the instructors and all the other au pairs. I met some very special girls that I'm very grateful for to have met. I will keep them in my heart forever. Regarding the course itself, I was mostly interested in the arts and entertainment part (especially entertainment). I realized that I want to keep working towards being an actress thanks to the drama instructor. I improved on my social anxiety during this trip and my shyness. Like I said before, I am just very grateful to all the people I have met during this weekend course.

— Naomi A., Spain

From

$349

/ person

Credits

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

Locations /

Seattle

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Weekend Overview

Your course snapshot

Seattle

4 days

In-Person | In-Person + Online

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hrs)

Discover the U.S. | Arts & Entertainment

New Dates Coming Soon

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

Dates & Pricing

Seattle Connect in the U.S.

April 23 - 25, 2027

Registration closes April 15, but may sell out sooner

$349

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Seattle Connect in the U.S. + Online Discover the U.S.

April 23 - 25, 2027

Registration closes April 15, but may sell out sooner

$598

Equivalent to 6 Credits (60/72 Hours)

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Seattle Course Details

What's included & course structure

ATTENDANCE STARTS

9:45 AM on Thursday

ATTENDANCE ENDS

5:00 PM on Sunday

ARRIVE BY

9:45 AM on Thursday

DEPART AFTER

7:00 PM on Sunday

PRICE INCLUDES

Arts & Entertainment

Discover the U.S.

Meet the Team

The team behind your weekend

Suz

Megan

Joree

Kim

Reviews

What students are saying

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

"Seattle gave me confidence, friendships, and a dream to keep chasing"