Enhance Your Well-Being in L.A.
Explore Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu, Hollywood and Beverly Hills while discovering how travel, mindfulness and photography can support your well-being.
LOS ANGELES WELLNESS TRAVEL
Explore. Recharge. Reconnect.
Discover how travel, mindfulness and photography can help you slow down, recharge and become more aware of the world around you. Explore Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Malibu, Hollywood and Beverly Hills with au pairs from around the globe.
Through mindful moments, photography, movement and shared experiences, you’ll have opportunities to relax, reflect, connect with others and see both Los Angeles — and your own experience in America — from a fresh perspective.
Complete all 6 credits with one Los Angeles experience.
WHAT YOUR TUITION COVERS
What Your $699 Tuition Covers
Your tuition includes the experiences that make the Los Angeles weekend memorable — plus everything you need to complete all 6 credits.
Meet your group and begin the Los Angeles experience together
Experience Hollywood, Beverly Hills and other iconic sights
Move, reflect and take in the Malibu coastline
Begin the final day with mindful movement
Public transportation as needed while you’re with your teacher
Registration, materials and activity fees
Airfare, accommodations and meals other than those listed are not included. See host-family contribution information ↓
Course Schedule
In-person September 25–28, 2026. All times are Pacific time.
Self-Paced Online
Your journey begins with a flexible, self-paced online module available starting in August. Complete the activities and shared assignments at your own pace, whenever they fit your schedule.
Complete the online portion before your trip so you’ll have more free time to enjoy Los Angeles!
Know Before You Go — Zoom
Meet your teacher and classmates, review the weekend plan and get answers to your travel and course questions.
Welcome to Los Angeles
Meet your group in Santa Monica, begin the course together and enjoy the included welcome dinner and a mindful introduction to the weekend.
Venice Beach + Malibu
Explore the coast through mindful photography and shared activities, with a wellness hike in Malibu, weather permitting.
Iconic Los Angeles
See Hollywood, Beverly Hills and other celebrated Los Angeles sights on an included guided tour while continuing your wellness and reflection activities.
Yoga, Reflection + Course Wrap-Up
Begin with morning yoga, weather permitting, then reflect on what you’ve learned and complete the in-person portion of your Los Angeles experience.
“A perfect break for our well-being but also exciting because you’re discovering new places.”
“We had a chance to see so much. Also I really, really liked the self-paced online content!”
Tuition Details
Use Your Host Family Education Contribution
- Most au pairs receive up to $500 from their host families to use toward their education requirement.
- Many students choose to apply this contribution toward this course.
The tuition price does not include the following:
- airfare to/from Los Angeles
- accommodations
- meals, other than those listed
Earn Your Towson University Certificate
Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll earn 6 credits / 72 credit hours.
Your Certificate of Completion will be issued by Towson University, an accredited post-secondary institution, typically within 10 days after all course requirements have been completed.
You’ll have up to three weeks after the course to complete and submit your post-course assignment. You don’t need to wait the full three weeks — the sooner you submit it, the sooner we can begin processing your certificate.
Cancellation & Transfer Policies
We understand that plans sometimes change. Your refund, course-credit or transfer options depend on how far in advance you make the change.
If You Cancel
If You Cancel Your Course Enrollment
- 22 or more days before the first class: Full refund.
- 21–11 days before the first class: Full refund less a $50 cancellation fee.
- 10–6 days before the first class: No refund. Instead, you’ll receive a Learning Across America course credit equal to the tuition paid, less a $75 cancellation fee. The credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and is transferable.
- 5 or fewer days before the first class: No refund or course credit is available.
Transfers
Transfer Your Place to Another Au Pair
If you need to cancel, you may transfer your enrollment in the same course to another au pair at no charge, provided Learning Across America receives notice at least 3 days before the course begins.
Move Your Enrollment to Another Learning Across America Course
- 22 or more days before your original course: No transfer fee.
- 21–11 days before your original course: $25 transfer fee.
- 10–6 days before your original course: $50 transfer fee.
- 5 or fewer days before your original course: Transfers are not permitted.
How to Cancel
Email Learning Across America directly from the email address of the enrolled student. Please use “Attention: Cancellation of Course” as the subject line.
