The Pudding
The sweet proof of research to back up what you already know about summer camp. Join Travis Allison and Dr. Mandi Baker as they focus in on prominent and emerging research in the summer camp world and share the ways that camp professionals can leverage that research to get more kids to camp. The Pudding is part of the Go Camp Pro podcast network. Find a Podcast for Camp Pros of every age and stage at https://gocamp.pro/podcasts
Episodes
Full show notes: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/indigenous-perspective-doing-good-works
Relationality, Appropriation, Truth and Reconciliation, and Thanks-giving: Indigenous Perspectives on Summer Camps in North America
This episode of The Pudding features Dr. Dan Henhawk, a Mohawk scholar and assistant professor at the University of Manitoba. Dan speaks to Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison about how camps can engage truth-...
Clipboards, Kaizen, and Connection: Revolutionizing Camp Attendance with Ryan Rosen
*This is a piece of sponsored content by our friends from Camptivities and Whereabouts. We are so grateful for Ryan and the Camptivities team for their support of many Go Camp Pro podcasts and we're excited to bring you this episode to share more about Whereabouts and it's intentional design - Check them out whereaboutsapp.io*
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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/youth-as-co-creators
Empowering Youth and Advancing Equity in Summer Camps: Insights from Alayna Schmidt
In this episode, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison interview Alayna Schmidt, a PhD candidate at Clemson University. Alayna’s research focuses on empowering youth as co-creators in camp settings and integrating justice-centered environmental education. She ...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/turner-and-maslow-to-transformation-and-magic
Unpacking the Transformative Power of Summer Camps for Staff
In this episode, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison interview Star Wilkes, Lecturer in Special Education, Disability, and Inclusion Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Star shares her journey from working at a special needs camp in America to beco...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/leadership-beyond-the-binary
Insights on Gender Stereotypes and Expanding Leadership Styles in Camps
In this episode of The Pudding, hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison interview Dr. Kiah DeVona, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Connecticut. Kiah discusses her research on gender and leadership in camp settings, notably focusing on how camps ca...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/sensory-journeys-freedom-in-play
Exploring Inclusivity in Outdoor Leisure with Neil Carr
In this episode of The Pudding, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison discuss with Prof. Neil Carr, from the Dept of Tourism at the University of Otago (New Zealand), the role of inclusivity in outdoor leisure. They explore Neil's journey into academia, his research on t...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/communities-of-campfires-and-kickball
Exploring Camp Experiences, Neoliberalism, and Hidden Curriculum with Dr. Mary Breunig
In this episode of The Pudding, hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison talk to Dr. Mary Breunig, an associate professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration. Dr. Breunig shares her journey from flute ...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-as-a-sacred-playground
Creating Safe Spaces to Explore Faith & Identity
In this episode of The Pudding, hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison speak with Jake Sorenson, founder and director of Sacred Playgrounds, to explore the impacts of Christian summer camps. Jake, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience, explains how Sacred Playground...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/decoding-how-camp-helps-kids-find-themselves
Hearing Youth Voices in Camp Research with Dr. Barry Garst
In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison delve into the work of Dr. Barry Garst, a Professor at Clemson University in Youth Development Programs. Dr. Garst shares his journey into camp research, discussing his back...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/building-sustainable-camps
Insights into JCamp 180’s Camp Research and Consulting Model
In this episode, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison talk to Herschel Singer from JCamp 180 about the critical work being done by his organization in supporting Jewish camps across North America, focusing on organizational effectiveness and financial sustainability. Herschel...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/a-question-of-value
How do you Define “Camp” and its Economic Impact?
On this episode of The Pudding, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison dive into the economic impact study of the camp industry with researcher Eli McClain, of the Restorative Economics Group. They talk about his process of working with a team of researchers and students to collect data from ove...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/scenario-planning-101
Exploring Camp Futures: Key Drivers and Scenario Planning
In this episode of Camp Ahead, hosts Joe, Jess, and KJ expand on the idea of scenario planning as an essential tool for thinking about the future. They discuss key drivers such as climate change, economics, demographics, technological advancements, and social shifts that can shape t...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/intro-to-mental-time-travel
Welcome to Camp Ahead: The Futurology of the Summer Camp Industry
In this inaugural episode of the Camp Ahead podcast, Joe Richards, KJ Williams, and Jess Elfring-Roberts dive into the concept of future-proofing the summer camp industry. They discuss the importance of mental time travel, scenario planning, and preparing for larger glo...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/make-impacts-welcome-diversity-with-camp-research
Diversifying the Narrative by Bringing Practitioners to the Research Table
In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison are joined by Drs. Lisa Meerts-Brandsma and Jim Sibthorp to dive into groundbreaking research in the camp world. The discussion covers their jour...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/excel-doesnt-have-to-be-scary
Harnessing Data for Camp Success with Lee Biear
Hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison engage with Lee Biear, Business Development Director at Camptivities, to explore the transformative power of data in camp management. Lee shares her journey from public health research to camp data analysis, including stories of success in enh...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-research-catalyzing-change
Exploring the Future of Camp Research & its Impact with Laurie Brown
In this episode, hosts Travis Allison and Dr. Mandi Baker discuss the significant research efforts and initiatives undertaken by the American Camp Association to understand and improve summer camps. Special guest Laurie Brown, Ph.D, Seni...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/impact-of-research
Exploring Camp Research Innovations with Victoria Povilaitis
In the first episode of the second season of 'The Pudding,' hosts Dr. Mandy Baker and Travis Allison invite Victoria Povilaitis, Director of Program Innovation at Tim Horton Foundation Camps, to discuss the exciting developments and research initiatives in camp ...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-researchers
Let’s shed light on some of the most prominent camp research, right from the researchers themselves!
Our guests, Victoria Povilaitis, Lori Brown, and Jake Sorenson, are not your typical academics. They are the frontline champions of camp research, dedicated to unveiling the intricate ways camps contribute to community building, character build...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/ethics
Camp Research - The Ethical Way
Mandi gives us a mini-masterclass on all things research and how it applies to both the formal and informal research that we conduct at our camp.
In this episode, we cover:
- What are the common ethics terms and basic ethical practices that camp practices that camp pros should be aware of?
- What are the overarching values t...
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/gen-z
Unlocking the Potential of Gen-Z at Summer Camp
Staffing continues to be one of the biggest thorns in the paws of our industry. It’s a challenge that isn’t likely to go away soon, so what can we do to ride this wave, rather than just letting it crash into us?
Travis and Mandi dig into this topic and share how an approach of curiosity is a Camp Pro’s best ...
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