Upcoming NYC Weekends
Choose your track and weekend - Limited spots available.
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December 5-7, 2025
Registration closes November 28
36 Hours = Equivalent to
3 Credits
$419
Want 60/72 hours (Equivalent to 6 Credits) ? Add our online course:
Students will be enrolled in two separate courses: (1) in-person course & (1) online course.
Students will receive (2) separate completion letters.
🎄 December Bonus: Explore NYC's Holiday Season
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New York City Course Details
In-person courses include both pre-weekend and post-weekend assignments. Pre-weekend assignments open 3 weeks before the scheduled weekend and are due 1 week before the city weekend. After the weekend, you will have 3 weeks to complete your coursework.
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Visual Arts
Performing Arts
What better place to study than in New York City? Participate in classes and interactive workshops taught by local staff with international experience! Expand your artistic talents with an Arts & Entertainment course! Art topics include sketching and photography for Visual Arts students, and drama, dance, and musical theater for Performing Arts students (depending on staff availability). Step out of the classroom and experience the dream of studying in The Big Apple. You'll leave these three-day weekends with a better understanding of New York City and yourself.
Which Track Is Right For You?
Performing Arts
Dance, Film, Perform
Perfect if you love theater, musicals, movement, and building confidence through performance
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Theater & Drama with Broadway professionals
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Dance workshops
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Film & content creation
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Improv comedy
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Music & rhythm workshops
TOP STUDENT PICKS:
✓ Dance Workshop
✓ Central Park
✓ Theater History Class
Visual Arts
Photo, Sketch, Create
Perfect if you love photography, museums, galleries, and hands-on creative projects
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Photography Lesson
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Museum sketching experience
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Art & color design theory
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Mixed media project
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Visual arts history
TOP STUDENT PICKS:
✓ MET Museum Visit
✓ Photography Workshop
✓ Art History in NYC Class
What Students Are Saying
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"One of the best experiences in my life. I did not want it to end."
Olga F.
Performing Arts, March 2025
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"My weekend with Au Pair Weekend was an incredible experience! The team was welcoming, organized, and full of positive energy, making me feel right at home from the start."
Mirela B.
Performing Arts, August 2025
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"This experience allowed me to meet wonderful people and gain a lot of knowledge about art."
Kelly Yohana G.
Performing Arts, April 2025
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"I really enjoyed the Au Pair Weekend in New York! It was a fantastic and unforgettable experience that allowed me to explore the city, meet wonderful people, and learn more about art and creativity."
Lady Nathaly C.
Performing Arts, April 2025
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"I didn't expect this weekend to be as amazing as it was! Extremely prepared and wonderful teachers! The experience was amazing!!"
Penelope C.
Performing Arts, March 2025
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"I loved it! The teachers were excellent and the content and activities were super fun and interesting! I will definitely do other classes with Au Pair Weekend!"
Nicole L.
Visual Arts, August 2025
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"It was a lovely atmosphere during the weekend. Everyone was really nice and I got to meet a lot of wonderful people. I also had the opportunity to see beautiful places and learn more about American culture and art."
Martha S.
Performing Arts, March 2025
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"I think I gained a better understanding of what performing arts actually is. It helped me to see where my strengths lie and things that I need to work on. Overall I really enjoyed the weekend."
Shara-Leigh A.
Performing Arts, March 2025
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"It truly was an amazing experience that pulled me out of my comfort zone!"
Yolandi D.
Performing Arts, June 2025
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"It was truly an amazing course! I'm grateful for all I've learned, and I've loved every class and all instructors; they were truly amazing!"
Patricia M.
Visual Arts, June 2025
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"Thank you so much for this weekend! It has been such an incredible experience meeting new people and doing activities I had never done before."
Patricia M.
Visual Arts, June 2025
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"The course was perfect in the sense that I learned new skills that I can then apply in my daily life and benefit from. I just love that."
Ambar H.
Visual Arts, August 2025
Ready to have your own amazing NYC experience?
Housing & Transportation
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 within 30 minutes of our campus by subway. 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 room with 8-20 beds.
There will be a $50 administration fee for all housing refunds. Refunds only allowed up to 30 days prior to the weekend start date.
Course Location
Address
Berkeley College
12 East 41 Street
New York, NY 10017
Note: There is also a Berkeley College building on 43rd Street. Make sure to come to the 41st St. location!
Courses are offered in collaboration with
Meet Your NYC City Director
Emily F.
City Director & Lead Instructor
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Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary/Columbia University
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Lived in Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and NYC — 20+ years international experience
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Professional photographer featured in major exhibitions
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Taught English in Brazil with TEFL certification
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Passionate about women in history and creative transformation
"Emily was so organized and made sure everything ran smoothly. She was always available to help and made us feel welcome from the start."
— Student feedback, 2025
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Emily
City Director
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Giselli
Program Coordinator
Harper
Instructor
Dan
Instructor & Teaching Artist
Dennis
Teaching Artist
Fabian
Program Assistant
Alisa
Instructor
