Experiential Learning Opportunities
Sadhana USA Practicum Projects and Internships (unpaid): Sadhana USA is a 100 percent volunteer, non profit organization created in 2011 that seeks to nurture the body, mind and spirit of children. Currently Sadhana USA is fundraising to purchase a property and facilities for a future intentional community near French Lick that will host youth summer camps filled with programming designed to enrich their body, mind and spirit. As a small organization led by a lifelong entrepreneur, author, coach and professor, students are empowered to design and execute their own unique experiential learning opportunity. This means students make a greater impact, in an area of their passion, while also feeling supported by an experienced mentor.
Sadhana USA conducts events tied to two separate awareness initiatives:
The Casey Ochs Memorial Football Tournament held annually the second weekend of November raises funds while also raising awareness for teen mental health. This event started first as a baseball tournament in 2016 and then moved to being the football tournament it is today. It held near Indianapolis IN. (links below)
The Sustain Art & Music Festival is held annually the weekend after Mothers Day in May and raises funds and awareness for sustainability (economic, social & environmental) within the arts community. This event was started in 2023 and is held near French Lick IN. (links below)
The Sustain Concert Series launched in Jan 12th of 2024 and has quickly expanded to nearly 30 shows a year. The Sustain Concert Series is designed to support musicians as they travel the mid-west by providing sustainably structured concerts held at traditional and nontraditional venues and supported by the Sustain Festival Community.
Summer/Fall Semester Practicum Projects and Internships - (Virtual and or In Person)
Design a custom unpaid internship or practicum project around the student’s passions and desired learning goals within the following areas:
Sustainability, Teen Mental Health, Arts, Music, Media, Community, Grant Results Tracking, Grant Request Writing
Students could choose to work all events within the same area of interest or specialize in one event with broader deliverables.
Memorial Tournament - Planning and execution of the Nov event
Sustain Festival - Planning of the May event
Sustain Concert Series - Planning and or execution of concerts
Spring Semester Practicum Projects and Internships - (Virtual and or In Person)
Design a custom unpaid internship or practicum project around the student’s passions and desired learning goals within the following areas:
Sustainability, Teen Mental Health, Arts, Music, Media, Community, Grant Results Tracking, Grant Request Writing
Students could choose to work all events within the same area of interest or specialize in one event with broader deliverables.
Memorial Tournament - Planning of the Nov event
Sustain Festival - Planning and execution of the May event
Sustain Concert Series - Planning and or execution of concerts
Students can learn more at the below webpages or by emailing Kyle.Ochs at SadhanaUSA.org