{"id":11387,"date":"2024-05-27T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=11387"},"modified":"2025-11-21T19:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T00:37:38","slug":"au-pair-cluster-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/cultural-exchange-stories\/au-pair-cluster-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Au Pair Cluster Events Celebrate Community, Connection, and Cultural Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Did you know that when you join the Au Pair program, you don\u2019t just become part of an American family, you are also welcomed into a community of au pairs from all over the world? Each Local Coordinator is responsible for a \u2018cluster\u2019 or group of au pairs who live nearby. Besides being an excellent resource for questions about the Au Pair program, your Local Coordinator will also be introducing you to au pairs in your area and will plan fun monthly outings called cluster events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cluster events vary from outdoor excursions to potluck picnics to low-key coffee dates. They\u2019re monthly occurrences that allow au pairs to make friends, experience American (and global) cultures with their peers, and even give back to the community sometimes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With dozens of Local Coordinators across the U.S. and events happening throughout the year, we can\u2019t possibly highlight all the incredible ways cluster events can enrich your au pair experience, but here are a few of our recent favorite ones to share:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Aimee-Trissel-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10628\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Aimee Trissel\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the weather didn&#8217;t cooperate for an outdoor picnic, a New York host family came to the rescue and offered their home for a global feast. Au pairs brought Mexican dishes, Greek salad, and a Tiramisu birthday cake to celebrate a fellow au pair. Au pair Tim even played the piano and put on an impromptu performance for the group. Local Coordinator Aimee Trissel said, \u201c<em>We sang, we danced, we ate. We laughed and we all learned something about each other. Best cluster event yet!<\/em>\u201d<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Lori-Veenema-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10629\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Lori Veenema\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the sun is shining, it\u2019s never a bad idea to get out in nature! These au pairs recently headed to local <a href=\"https:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/central\/Rocks\/Falling-Branch.aspx\">Kilgore Falls<\/a> in Maryland to hike with Local Coordinator Lori Veenema. Between beautiful weather and breathtaking waterfalls, even a small cluster event can feel like a big deal.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Jill-DeMarco-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10630\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Jill DeMarco\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love dancing? Local Coordinator Jill DeMarco took her group line dancing in New York. Au pairs took a private class at a dance studio and learned an entire routine to country music. Jill says, \u201cI figure it\u2019s very \u2018American,\u2019 and many of them go to Texas or Nashville for trips, and this is a taste of it.\u201d An evening of music, movement, and many smiles was had by all!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Dina-Nichols-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10631\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Dina Nichols\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more American than watching a baseball game? San Diego Local Coordinator Dina Nichols organized a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/padres\">Padres baseball game<\/a> cluster event at Petco Park. From hearing the U.S. National Anthem to experiencing their first seventh inning stretch, au pairs enjoyed the experience, whether they were baseball fans or not!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Marisa-Ferro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10632\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Marisa Ferro\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a little <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bubble_tea\">bubble tea<\/a> is all you need. While this drink originated in Taiwan, it\u2019s become popular worldwide. Portland au pairs recently met up for a bubble tea cluster event with their Local Coordinator Marisa Ferro. Au pairs loved tasting the different flavors and getting to know about each other\u2019s cultures from all over the world.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Shana-Pennington-1024x873.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10633\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Shana Pennington\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of our most creative events to date, Local Coordinator Shana Pennington organized a succulent workshop as her cluster meeting recently. Au pairs created beautiful plant creations using potting soil, pebbles, and succulent trimmings. <a href=\"https:\/\/crumblcookies.com\/\">Crumbl cookies<\/a> were also present, which were a nice reward for their gardening \u201cwork\u201d!<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Tracy-Hanover-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10634\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\" title=\"Photo courtesy of Local Coordinator Tracy Hanover\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is something that au pairs often do while on program. From <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/au-pair-advice\/au-pairs-volunteer-at-los-angeles-marathon\/\">handing out water at city marathons<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/au-pair-advice\/exchange-day-2023\/\">preparing food for the homeless<\/a>, au pairs are always eager to lend a hand. Tracy Hanover recently organized a volunteer cluster event opportunity in Philadelphia for her au pairs. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cradlestocrayons.org\/\">Cradles to Crayons<\/a> organization, they sorted and packed up clothing and other essentials for kids in need.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br>We could go on and on about these creative, unique, and incredible cluster events our amazing Local Coordinators organize month after month for our au pairs! 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