Our immersive weekend program meets on the beautiful campus of Flagler College, located in historic downtown St. Augustine. You can create and learn while you meet the U.S. Department of State au pair education requirements for J-1 visas.
The course is 36 or 72 hours (36 in-person and 36 online) and includes classes, workshops, and tours with local artists, docents, guides, and instructors. You will engage with St. Augustine’s rich history on walking tours and visits to cultural sites while discussing important topics with instructors and other au pairs. Be prepared to create your own art and enhance your photography skills with local artists!
While your home base will be the Flagler College campus, our classroom will be the ancient city of St. Augustine. Au pairs will also enjoy one fun-filled morning at the beach!
Course Dates and Times
Dates and Times
The course is designed for 10-20 au pairs and a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule. Au pair coordinators and au pairs - if you have a group of 10 or more au pairs, the course can be offered with at least 6 weeks' notice any time of the year!
Friday, October 25, 2024
10 a.m.-9 p.m. (11 hours)
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Saturday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (13 hours)
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Sunday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (12 hours)
Course location: Flagler College's Pollard Hall, 31 Cordova St., St. Augustine, Fla. 32084. (Google Maps)
Meet Your Instructor
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Shelly Haser
Shelly Haser has had a long career as a higher education faculty member, department administrator, and program coordinator. Currently, Dr. Haser is the Director of Flagler College Lifelong Learning Institute in St. Augustine, FL. Her passion is offering engaging and enriching educational experiences to all types of students and learners and highly values immersive cultural, travel, and abroad experiences. Her background includes an unforgettable year as an au-pair in Zurich, Switzerland, with a German/Swiss family which she credits with shaping her path as an educator.
For 2024-2025 the course costs $695. It includes eight meals, all tours, entrance fees, guides/docents, art material, and a 3-day campus parking pass. Housing and transportation are not included. Au pairs will not earn college credit.
Au pairs must attend all three days of the course and successfully complete the au pair education requirements to earn the course completion certificate from Flagler College. The course requires one pre-weekend assignment, a pre-weekend Zoom meeting, and post-weekend assignments.
For questions or to schedule the class for a group, contact Dr. Shelly Haser (shaser@flagler.edu) or Christine Rodenbaugh (lifelonglearning@flagler.edu) or call 904.819.6263