Internships

Internships are individually designed to benefit both the student and the agency where they work. Students may complete internships while taking other classes or may choose to concentrate solely on the internship experience. Internships may be paid or volunteer.

Students have interned with the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team, Charlotte Bobcats NBA franchise, Bluffton Family Recreation, Johnny Appleseed Metro Park, Grey's Point Resort, YMCA, a therapeutic riding stable, Mennonite Memorial Home and on campus through the intramurals program and sports information office.

Nature Awareness Weekend

Each year our department sponsors Nature Awareness Weekend, co-sponsored by Van Wert's Starr Commonwealth campus and the Van Wert YMCA's Camp Clay. Student interns gain valuable experience while assisting in program development. 

 

fishing at naw
Fishing at NAW

 

 

 

 

 

 
Students enjoy workshops in candlemaking, team building, orienteering, edible plants, fishing, rock climbing, rappelling and a zipline.

candle making at pioneer days
Candle making at pioneer days

 

 

 

 

 

canoeing workshop
Learning to canoe
tony on the wall
Tony on the climbing wall
Our favorite naturalist, Pat Bolman
Our favorite naturalist, Pat Bolman