Upcoming Courses
Join us for one of our exciting 'Wellness & Connection on the Beach in Hawaii' week-long experiences!
Spend six days between the Waiʻanae Mountains and the beaches of Mokulēʻia at YMCA Camp Erdman on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Our Wellness & Connect on the beach course centers on personal growth, wellness, relationship building, and cultural awareness. Coursework blends classroom learning with hands-on excursions to sites central to Hawaiian culture, plus experiences like snorkeling and hula dancing. Earn 6 credits while living, sharing meals, and exploring alongside au pairs from around the world.
Wellness & Connection
on the Beach
May 17 - 22, 2027
Registration closes May 3,
but may sell out sooner
Included in our six-day course:
5 nights of housing, 13 meals, transportation to all course excursions, and admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center!
$1,449
North Shore, O’ahu
North Shore Island Camp Experience
Everything you need to know before your week on Oʻahu’s North Shore
Mountains and Beach, Every Day
Camp Erdman is a 20-acre beachfront camp between the Waiʻanae Mountains and the beaches of Mokulēʻia. The scenery isn't a day trip, it's the backdrop to your classes and your meals.
Island Camp Life
Cabins two minutes from the beach, shared meals, and evenings together at camp. Enjoy learning spaces and everyday moments together, surrounded by mountains and ocean.
Hawaii Exploration
Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center and Waimea Valley, go snorkeling, and learn about Hawaiian culture through hands-on experiences, including hula led by a traditional kumu hula.
New Friendships
Living together at camp, not just attending class together, means more time to actually get to know the au pairs around you.
Details about our Hawaii course
Honolulu
ISLAND CAMP
North Shore Island Camp Experience
Stay at the YMCA Camp Erdman
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5 nights of housing (YMCA Camp Erdman on O'ahu's North Shore)
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13 meals
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Transportation to all course excursions
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Admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center
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Learn about traditional Hawaiian culture firsthand
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Hiking and beach time included
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Equivalent to 6 credits | 60/72 hours
*Monday check-in time is 1:00 p.m. If you are arriving that same day, please schedule a flight that arrives no later than 12:00 p.m.
The course ends on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. If you are leaving the island that same day, please schedule a departing flight no earlier than 2:00 p.m.
Mandatory Zoom:
May 8th | 9-10 am PT
Attendance Starts:
1 pm on Monday
Attendance Ends:
10:30 am on Saturday
Arrive By:
12 pm on Monday
2 pm on Saturday
Courses are offered in collaboration with
HOW IT WORKS
Your Learning Journey
Hawaii isn't just 6 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 • ~10 hours
Complete from home before you fly to Hawaii:
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Watch videos about Hawaiian culture
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Complete pre-trip quizzes
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Prepare your presentation
📅 Due:
1 week before your trip
YOUR HAWAII ADVENTURE
6 Days In-Person
The exciting part! In Hawaii you will:
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Attend classes and workshops
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Visit Polynesian Cultural Center
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Go snorkeling
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Learn hula dancing
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Make friends from around the world
🏝️ All-inclusive:
Housing, most meals, transport included!
AFTER YOUR TRIP
Online Completion
4 Weeks to Complete • ~8 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 volunteering project
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Complete your course evaluation
📜 Completion Letter:
Receive 5-7 business days after all assigments completed.
Hawaii Course Details
Full course attendance and the completion of all assignments are required to receive a completion letter.
Additional course details:
*Mandatory pre-weekend Zoom on May 8th, 9-10 PT
Attendance starts: 1 pm Monday
Attendance ends: 10:30 am Saturday
Arrive by: 12 pm on Monday
Leave no earlier than: 2 pm on Saturday
Au Pair Weekend will provide all transportation for excursions during the course.
This course focuses on cultural awareness, building connections with others, and getting involved in your local community. Students will also explore Hawaiian culture through visits to important cultural sites.
We strongly encourage students to arrive in Hawaii one or two days before the course begins, or to stay a few days after it ends. Our course days are long--often 12 hours or more. Coming early or staying after gives you time to explore on your own. We will send your schedule one week before classes begin to help you plan.
*Scheduled activities may be subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances and may be different from previous weekends.
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
HAWAII staff
Click on a staff member to read their bio.
Joree
City Director
