How much does the weekend cost?

The course cost $275 and includes the course, lodging, meals, some snacks and beverages. It does not cover your transportation from your host parents' home to and from the campus. There is no charge for parking. If you register less than a month before the course (registration post marked less than a month before) there is a late fee of $50 for a total of $325.
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How do I get there?

Most au pairs (about 82%) car pool by calling or e-mailing other au pairs. Others take train, bus or plane to Albany, NY and then take a shuttle the last 80 miles to the Silver Bay Campus. Southwest Airlines flies in and out of Albany Airport, Albany NY.
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How do I register?

Complete a registration form and mail with a check. Checks payable to Silver Bay Au Pair Course. Mail to Mike D’Attilio, Au Pair Course, The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12203.
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How do I get confirmation of being registered?

Once received in our College offices, it will take 2-3 days for us to process and then we will mail a written confirmation to you.
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How long will it take for me to get my certificate?

Some au pairs mail or e-mail their homework in advance of the weekend or bring it with them. They can pick up their certificate on Sunday before leaving the weekend course. If you mail or e-mail it after the weekend, it will take us 2-3 days to read and process and then your certificate will be mailed to you.
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How do I turn in homework?

You must mail or e-mail the homework to us within 6 weeks of the course. You can mail it before the course or bring it with you to the course. You must mail or e-mail the entire homework at one time. You can not send portions at different times. ALWAYS put your name, weekend attended and full mailing address on the homework and in your e-mail message to us. Mail to aupaircourse@strose.edu or to Mike D’Attilio, Au Pair Course, The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12203.
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What if I move or change host families?

Let us know you have moved and give us the new address in a cover note if mailing homework or in the body of the message if e-mailing it. If you have not yet taken the course and move, please e-mail us.
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What do I do if my name is spelled wrong on the confirmation or certificate?

Check your confirmation and e-mail us at once if your name or address is spelled wrong.
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What about roommates?

Most of the rooms on the Silver Bay Campus have two beds and a bathroom. There are a few rooms with 3, 4 and even a couple with 5 beds in case au pairs want to be together.
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What is the difference between the Silver Bay and Albany campus?

Silver Bay is 80 miles north of Albany and is 600 acres of lodging, dining room, classrooms, recreational facilities on the shores of northern Lake George. Au Pairs simply say it is beautiful and wish they could vacation there. The Albany campus of The College of Saint Rose is 36 acres in downtown Albany and has residence halls (rooms for 2-3 with bathrooms down the hall), classrooms, pool, dining room, and is one block from a movie theater and restaurants.
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What are rooms like?

Most of the rooms on the Silver Bay Campus have two beds and a bathroom. There are a few rooms with 3, 4 and even a two with 5 beds in case au pairs want to be together. Those who sign up early usually get the rooms with private baths. Sometimes those who sign up late, get rooms with bathrooms down the hall.
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What is the food like?

Silver Bay has a large dining room that overlooks the lake and offers a wide variety of fresh foods at every meal. Au Pairs often comment on how good the food is and how much there is to select from. Silver Bay also has an ice cream shop with homemade ice cream.
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What about internet and cell phones?

Three buildings on the Silver Bay campus are wireless. There is also a couple of computers available for those without lap tops. Generally cell phones do not work at Silver Bay. You should bring a calling card. Some au pairs have learned the couple of spots on the campus where Verizon does work. Students attending classes on the Albany campus will usually not have access to the internet.
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How do I car pool?

About three weeks before the course, we mail out an information sheet, draft schedule for the weekend, and a list of au pairs attending.
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Why is my name not on the list of those attending?

You probably registered after the list was printed. An updated list is available by e-mailing aupairassistant@hotmail.com.
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How can I pay?

Mail check with registration form. See directions on bottom of the registration form.
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