Group 3 Registration

Welcome to SSE Group 3 - Summer Showers Registration page

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Session 01 - Sailent Nature Walk (SSE 1,2,3,4) [Max 30 participants]

Teacher: SaiPrasanna Ravichandran

Date: July 25, 9:00–11:00 am

Eligibility: All Groups

Sailent Nature Walk with SaiPrasanna Ravichandran (All Groups):

Being in Nature has an amazing impact on our body, mind, and soul.  In the Sailent Nature walk series, SSE children will be taken through an immersive experience to feel, appreciate and learn from Mother Nature. SAILENT nature walk will be a 2 part session. During the first part, the children will be guided through their backyard (or Nature Preserve, if parents choose to take them) to experience the five elements through their five senses with the help of Flora around them. It will be an immersive experience to learn the values from mother nature and in turn manifest those values within us.

The second part will be a similar experience with the Fauna around us.

*** Sai Prasanna Ravichandran is a Group 4 teacher in Chicago Metro and the Region 5 YA Advisor.

Session 05 - Leadership and Self-confidence (SSE 3) [Max 12]

S05- Leadership and Self-confidence SSE 3) [Max 12 participants]

Teacher: Columbus Sai Center SSE group 3 teachers

Date & Time: July 26th, 11:00-12:30 pm

Eligibility: SSE Group 3


Session 06 - Gayatri Mantra (SSE 2,3,4) [Max 30]

S06-Gayatri Mantra (SSE 2,3,4) [Max 30 participants]

Teacher: Prasanna Nadgir

Date & Time: August 1, 3:00-5:00 pm

Eligibility: SSE Groups 2, 3, and 4

"One with Gayatri mantra" with Prasanna Nadgir (All Groups):

This is a 2-part workshop for all SSE groups. In the first part Gayatri mantra will be introduced through interactive quizzes. Then on a 1:1 basis in smaller breakout sessions proper pronunciation of the mantra along with chanting with proper focus will be taught.

In the second part, a detailed explanation of the mantra as taught by Swami will be explained. This learning will be enhanced by an interesting art project to practically understand the meaning of the mantra. We will also have an interactive session to understand the various benefits of Gayatri mantra. The kids attending the workshop will also have the opportunity to share their experiences. This will be enhanced by experience-sharing by kids from Prashanti Nilayam Primary school to help motivate the kids to take on the sadhana of chanting the mantra regularly.

*** Prasanna Nadgir is a Group 4 teacher from Chicago Metro.


Session 08 - Acting 101 (SSE 2,3) [Max 12]

S08- Acting 101 (SSE 2,3) [Max 12]

Teacher: Siddharth Kusuma

Date & Time: August 8, 4:00-5:30 pm

Eligibility: SSE Groups 2 and 3

Acting 101 with Siddharth Kusuma (SSE2 and 3):

In this 60-90 minute session, we will learn some of the basic principles of acting, as well as how to break down a script, some ways to develop a strong character in every role you take on, and workshop and perform a scene.

*** Siddharth Kusuma is a model and actor currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Session 09 - Insights into “Inside Out” (All Groups) [No Limit]

S09- Insights into “Inside Out” (All Groups) [No Limit]

Teacher: Sai Harini Narayanan

Date & Time: August 8, 6:00-8:00pm

Eligibility: All Groups

Insights into “Inside Out” with Sai Harini Narayanan (All Groups):

Please watch the Disney movie- "Inside Out" with your family (ideally). It is a 2015 fully animated movie (PG rated). You can find it online at the following links-

Disney+ (with subscription): https://www.disneyplus.com/video/0d7dbe67-9eb6-4320-909a-ef2d55211123?pid=AssistantSearch

YouTube (Paid version- you can rent it for as low as $2.99): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZJ29kQ1cY

YouTube (free version, albeit poor quality): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsarXDyJYbE

The session is going to be completely via Zoom. We are going to make use of Breakout room features for at least half of the session.

(This is a repeat from Chicago metro workshop).


*** SaiHarini is a Group 3 teacher in Chicago Metro and the female YA representative for Chicago Metro Center.

Session 10 - A Healthy Garden with Composting (SSE 1,2,3) [Max 10]

S10- A Healthy Garden with Composting (SSE 1,2,3) [Max 10 participants]

Teacher: Shanta Berg

Date & Time: August 11, 9:30-10:30 am

Eligibility: SSE Groups 1, 2, and 3

A Healthy Garden with Composting with Shanta Berg (SSE 1, 2, & 3):

This session will focus on growing seeds to plants, composting and showing the results that come with it. Finally to tie it to caring, looking after, and being responsible for our environment.

*** Shanta Berg is the SSE Coordinator for South Bend Sai Center.

Session 14 - “Feeling Sai in your Soul" (SSE 2, 3) [4 Parts] [Max 20]

  • “Feeling Sai in your Soul" - A mindful way of dealing with stress.

  • This is offered in FOUR parts - one on each day as listed below. If you signup for Session 14, be prepared to attend ALL the Parts listed below. If you are not planning to attend all the Parts, please don't signup for this; you may select "None".

      • Part A: July 24, 5:00-6:00 pm

      • Part B: July 31, 5:00-6:00 pm

      • Part C: August 7, 5:00-6:00 pm

      • Part D: August 14, 5:00-6:00 pm

  • Teacher: Sailaja Dronamraju

  • Eligibility: SSE Group 2 and 3

  • Max. Participants: 20

IMPORTANT: This Session is for SSE Groups 2 and 3 ONLY; If you are in GROUP 2 or 3, Please select "Session 14"; All Others, please select "N/A".

Session 15 - “Yoga" (SSE 2*, 3, 4) [3 Parts] [No Limit] [Group 2 requires Parental Assistance]

  • This is offered in THREE parts - one on each day as listed below. If you signup for Session 15 below, be prepared to attend ALL the Parts listed below. If you are not planning to attend all the Parts, please don't signup for this; you may select "None".

      • Part A: July 26 @9:00 am

      • Part B: August 2 @9:00 am

      • Part C: August 9 @ 9:00 am

  • Teacher: Yogita Chhettri

  • Eligibility: SSE Group 2 (with Parental Assistance), 3, and 4

  • Max. Participants: NO LIMIT

  • *** Yogita Chhettri is the SSE yoga instructor for the Detroit Metro Center. She conducts Yoga classes once a week on zoom for adults too.

  • IMPORTANT: This Session is for SSE Groups 2* (with Parental Assistance), 3, and 4 ONLY; If you are in GROUP 2, 3, or 4, Please select "Session 15"; All Others, please select "N/A".

Session 16 - Story of Rama: as told by our Swami (SSE 3 & 4) [2 Parts] [Max:10]

  • This is offered in TWO parts - one on each day as listed below. If you signup for Session 16 below, be prepared to attend BOTH the Parts listed below. If you are not planning to attend all the Parts, please don't signup for this; you may select "None".

      • Part A: July 23, 5:00-6:00 pm

      • Part B: July 30, 5:00-6:00 pm

  • Teacher: Sandhya Vishwanath

  • Eligibility: SSE Groups 3, and 4

  • Max. Participants: 10

  • *** Sandhya Vishwanath is the SSE 3 teacher at Milwaukee Sai Center.

  • IMPORTANT: This Session is for SSE Groups 3 and 4 ONLY; If you are in GROUP 3 or 4, Please select "Session 16"; All Others, please select "N/A".

Session 17 - Digital Music Production (SSE 3 & 4) [2 Parts] [Max: 15]

  • (Prerequisite: must have a MacOS device - preferably a Mac laptop or desktop - with GarageBand software installed)

  • This is offered in TWO parts - one on each day as listed below. If you signup for Session 17 below, be prepared to attend BOTH the Parts listed below. If you are not planning to attend all the Parts, please don't signup for this; you may select "None".

      • Part A: July 25, 11:00-12:00 pm

      • Part B: August 1, 11:00-12:00 pm

  • Teacher: Amrit Venkatesh

  • Eligibility: SSE Groups 3 and 4

  • Max. Participants: 15


  • Have you ever wondered how musicians produce high quality audio tracks? Are you a music learner or an enthusiast who is interested in learning to make music at home? Do you want to learn music recording to make tracks such as ‘Path to Purity’?

  • Here are some of the learning objectives that we will be working towards in this course:

      • Understanding what a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is and what it is used for.

      • use of GarageBand software to create a new project, add new tracks with different instruments/vocals.

      • Recording simple music with a keyboard controller and using pre-recorded tracks or loops. • Using audio effects such as reverbs, delays, equalization etc. • Basics of mixing and mastering to produce the final track. This will be final outcome.

  • Pre-requisites:

      • Basic understanding of music. If you have learnt some form of music (vocals or instruments) for at least a year, that will be helpful. Experience in managing audio equipment (mics, mixer, amps/speakers etc.) is also beneficial.

      • Having a MacOS device (preferably a Mac laptop or desktop) with GarageBand software installed.

      • It is preferable that students use a second monitor (or device) for the Zoom screen. I will be performing live demonstrations and you will look at the Zoom screen and perform the task on your own.

      • Participants who are familiar with a keyboard (or piano) are highly encouraged to purchase a MIDI keyboard controller that can be connected to the laptop via USB to make full utilization of the course. Alternatively, if you can connect your keyboard (if you already have one) to GarageBand, that is also fine. It is fairly straightforward to learn to use a keyboard. Here is an example of a USB MIDI controller on Amazon. If you don’t purchase one, pre-recorded samples will be provided to you.

  • *** Amrit Venkatesh is the YA from Des Moines who had put together the music track for the 2019 SSE Labor Day song “Path to Purity.”

  • IMPORTANT: This Session is for SSE Groups 3 and 4 ONLY; If you are in GROUP 3 or 4, Please select "Session 17"; All Others, please select "N/A".

Session 18 - Learning Python Programming With Sai (SSE 3 & 4) [3 Parts] [Max: 30]

  • This is offered in THREE parts - one on each day as listed below. If you signup for Session 17 below, be prepared to attend all the THREE Parts listed below. If you are not planning to attend all the Parts, please don't signup for this; you may select "None".

      • Part A: July 26, 10:00-11:00 am

      • Part B: August 2, 10:00-11:00 am

      • Part C: August 9, 10:00-11:00 am

  • Teacher: Srinivas Velamuri

  • Eligibility: SSE Groups 3 and 4

  • Max. Participants: 30

  • IMPORTANT: This Session is for SSE Groups 3 and 4 ONLY; If you are in GROUP 3 or 4, Please select "Session 18"; All Others, please select "N/A".

Session 19 - Bhajan Basics (SSE 3 & 4) [2 Parts] [Max: 12]

  • This is offered in TWO parts - one on each day as listed below. If you signup for Session 17 below, be prepared to attend BOTH the Parts listed below. If you are not planning to attend all the Parts, please don't signup for this; you may select "None".

      • Part A: August 1, 10:00-11:00 am

      • Part B: August 8, 10:00-11:00 am

  • Teacher: Vickram Ravirajan

  • Eligibility: SSE Groups 3 and 4

  • Max. Participants: 12

  • An examination of the technical aspects of singing, the pitch, rhythm, enunciation of words with clarity, and the stylistic mode. You will be putting lyrical meaning to match with the dynamics of bhajan.

  • *** Vickram is YA from UK. He has learnt Carnatic and Hindustani music for few years, and has a passion for classical music and Sai Bhajans.

  • IMPORTANT: This Session is for SSE Groups 3 and 4 ONLY; If you are in GROUP 3 or 4, Please select "Session 19"; All Others, please select "N/A".