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New York City

Arts & Entertainment in the Big Apple

Discover Your Creative Voice in Performing Arts or Visual Arts Courses

Upcoming Courses

Join us for one of our exciting "Arts & Entertainment" weekend courses!

March 20 - 22, 2026: Performing Arts

Registration closes March 13, but may sell out sooner

$668

Equivalent to 6 Credits (72 Hours)

Package Deal

✓ Two courses, one registration:

  • (1) Weekend Course 

    • "Performing Arts"

  • + (1) Online course (self-paced):

    • "Arts & Entertainment"

*Students receive a separate completion letter for each 36 hour course, a combined equivalent of 6 credits.

In-person + Online

in-person only

$419

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Join us for the 'Performing Arts' weekend course!

*Students receive a single completion letter for this 36 hour course, the equivalent of 3 credits.

March 20 - 22, 2026: Visual Arts

Registration closes March 13, but may sell out sooner

$668

Equivalent to 6 Credits (72 Hours)

Package Deal

✓ Two courses, one registration:

  • (1) Weekend Course 

    • "Visual Arts"

  • + (1) Online course (self-paced):

    • "Arts & Entertainment"

*Students receive a separate completion letter for each 36 hour course, a combined equivalent of 6 credits.

In-person + Online

$419

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Join us for the 'Visual Arts' weekend course!

*Students receive a single completion letter for this 36 hour course, the equivalent of 3 credits.

in-person only

May 29 - 31, 2026: Performing Arts

Registration closes May 22, but may sell out sooner

$668

Equivalent to 6 Credits (72 Hours)

Package Deal

✓ Two courses, one registration:

  • (1) Weekend Course 

    • "Performing Arts"

  • + (1) Online course (self-paced):

    • "Arts & Entertainment"

*Students receive a separate completion letter for each 36 hour course, a combined equivalent of 6 credits.

In-person + Online

in-person only

$419

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Join us for the 'Performing Arts' weekend course!

*Students receive a single completion letter for this 36 hour course, the equivalent of 3 credits.

May 29 - 31, 2026: Visual Arts

Registration closes May 22, but may sell out sooner

$668

Equivalent to 6 Credits (72 Hours)

Package Deal

✓ Two courses, one registration:

  • (1) Weekend Course 

    • "Visual Arts"

  • + (1) Online course (self-paced):

    • "Arts & Entertainment"

*Students receive a separate completion letter for each 36 hour course, a combined equivalent of 6 credits.

In-person + Online

$419

Equivalent to 3 Credits (36 Hours)

Join us for the 'Visual Arts' weekend course!

*Students receive a single completion letter for this 36 hour course, the equivalent of 3 credits.

in-person only

Compare the Differences Between Our Two Courses

performing arts

Drama/Dance

Performing Arts Program

Drama, Dance, and Performance 

  • Express your creative side in a dance workshop

  • Become comfortable trying something new

  • Participate in a photo challenge

  • Attend a professional performance

  • Explore Central Park 

*Friday check-in time is 1:00 p.m. If you are arriving that same day, please schedule a flight that arrives no later than 11:00 a.m. The course ends on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. If you are leaving the same day, please schedule a departing flight no earlier than 7:00 p.m.

visual arts

Art/Photography

Visual Arts Program

Art, Photography, and visual creativity 

  • Learn about art and photography from Professional artists 

  • Take your skills to the next level in an encouraging environment

  • Explore world-class art museums 

  • Participate in photo challenges 

*Friday check-in time is 1:00 p.m. If you are arriving that same day, please schedule a flight that arrives no later than 11:00 a.m. The course ends on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. If you are leaving the same day, please schedule a departing flight no earlier than 7:00 p.m.

Courses are offered in collaboration with

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How It Works

Your Learning Journey

New York City isn't just 3 days — it's a complete course with online work before and after your trip.

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BEFORE YOUR TRIP

Online Preparation

3 weeks before • ~6 hours

Complete from home before you fly to New York City:

  • Meet your classmates

  • Online Discussions

  • Complete pre-weekend quizzes

  • Prepare your self portrait

📅 Due: 

1 week before your trip

YOUR NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURE

3 Days In-Person

25 hours In-Person

The exciting part! In NYC you will:

  • Attend classes and workshops

  • Explore NYC

  • Photo challenges

  • Learn from professionals

  • Make friends from around the world

AFTER YOUR TRIP

Online Completion

3 Weeks to Complete • ~5 hours

Finish your course from home:

  • Write reflections on your experience

  • Complete final assignments

  • Submit your art and social change  project

  • Complete your course evaluation

📜 Completion Letter:

Receive 5-7 business days after all assigments completed.

New York City Course Details

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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 11:00 am on Friday and depart no earlier than 7:30 pm on Sunday.

📝 Attendance is mandatory beginning on Friday with check-in, and does not end until Sunday at 4:30 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.

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. 

What Students Are Saying

HOUSING


Take advantage of Au Pair Weekend's partnership with Hostelling International in NYC! Just add housing to your purchase when registering for a course.
 

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-serve 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.


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. 

Although some days will start and end in different locations, in general, classes are in the Bryant Park area. Classes are held at Berkeley College near Grand Central Station. Please take this into consideration when choosing your accommodation.

TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS

Note: There is also a Berkeley College building on 43rd Street. Make sure to come to the 41st St. location!

Public Transportation

The closest subway stations to the campus are:

  • The closest metro stations to the building are Grand Central on the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S Lines (2-3 minute walk), 42 St-Bryant Park Station on the B, D and F Lines (5 minute walk), Times Sq-42 Street on the N, Q, R and W Lines (5 minute walk), 51st Street on the 4 and 6 Lines (10 minute walk), and Lexington Ave-53rd on the E and M Lines (10 minute walk)

  • If you are arriving at Penn Station, you can walk 15 - 20 minutes to the building, or take the 1-2-3 metro line to the Times Sq-42nd street stop.
     

Travel Between Airports & Campus

  • Uber costs from airports typically around $40-50 from LaGuardia/JFK airports, $80 from Newark airport

  • If you are arriving at Newark airport, there are multiple NJ transit trains (as well as Amtrak, though it is more expensive) which go straight from Newark Airport Rail Station to Penn Station.

  • If you are arriving at LaGuardia Airport, you can take the Q70 bus to Roosevelt Av/74 St and then the F or M metro trains to 42nd street/Bryant Park and walk five minutes from there.

  • If you are arriving at JFK airport, you can take the airport AirTrain to Jamaica station. From there, you can take the E train to Lexington Av/53 St. Here, you can either walk 15 - 20 minutes to the building or transfer to the 6 train and get off at Grand Central and walk 5 minutes.

  • Alternatively, you can take the AirTrain to Jamaica station and take the M1, M3, M4 or Q32 bus and get off at 5 Avenue-53 St Station. From here, you can walk 15-20 minutes or transfer to the M4 bus at 5 Av/W 52 St and get off at 5 Av/41 st and walk five minutes.

Campus Parking

Parking typically costs around $30-50 per day. Some nearby parking stations are:

  • SP+ Parking (200 Park Ave Viaduct or 219 E 41st St)

  • Icon Parking (101 Park Ave or 235 E 45th St)

Meet Your NYC City Director

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Emily F.

City Director & Lead Instructor

  • Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary/Columbia University

  • Lived in Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and NYC — 20+ years international experience

  • Professional photographer featured in major exhibitions

  • Taught English in Brazil with TEFL certification

  • 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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Click on a staff member's photo to read their bio.

Emily

Emily
City Director 

Giselli

Giselli
Program Coordinator

Harper

Harper
Instructor

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Dan
 Instructor & Teaching Artist

Dennis

Dennis
Teaching Artist

Fabian

Fabian
Program Assistant

Alissa

Alisa
Instructor

Ellie

Ella
Instructor

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