The Summer Au Pair program is no longer offered in the United States.  The Summer Au Pair program was a 3-year pilot starting summer 2005 which extended for an additional year before being discontinued in 2009 by the U.S. Department of State.  Summer Au Pairs were exactly like standard Au Pairs except their visas were granted for only a few months instead of a full year.

The U. S. Department of State ended the program because of logistical complications with Form DS-2019 and visa approvals around the world.  Full year J-1 Visas are now the only option for Au Pairs coming to the U.S.