The Pudding Go Camp Pro
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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
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Spotlight on Current Camp Research - with Victoria Povilaitis, Laurie Browne & Jacob Sorenson - The Pudding #9
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-researchersLet’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 building and emotional growth. From the playful yet practical enhancements a...
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Ethics and Camp Research - The Pudding #8
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/ethicsCamp Research - The Ethical WayMandi 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 that form the foundation of ethical oversight?What ethical practices should ...
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A Scientific View of this Generation of Staff - The Pudding #7
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/gen-zUnlocking the Potential of Gen-Z at Summer CampStaffing 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 tool when working with this generation of camp staff.In this episode, w...
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Power Between People - The Pudding #6
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/power-between-peopleWith great power comes…well, you know the rest.We all know that even in the sunshine and butterflies that is summer camp, there is evil lurking about. An evil that affects people and communities from all over. It has a name, too.Are you ready?Power.Okay, maybe a bit dramatic, but it’s something nonetheless that we need to talk about when it comes to the microcosm that is summer camp.On this episode, Mandi an...
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Research Shows Us the Benefits of Camp - The Pudding #5
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/good-for-everyoneJust BEING at camp is a good thing - the science proves it!We intuitively know that camp is a good thing.We can tell a million heart-filled stories about how camp changes lives.But as you all know, the proof is certainly in the pudding - so for the discerning camp pros (or camp families we are trying to convince to come to camp!) this episode will be a great place to start!Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis unpack some...
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The Proven Benefits of Being in Nature - The Pudding #4
Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/being-in-natureAnd are we thinking about “nature” too specifically?Being in nature is good for us - we know this intuitively.But did you know that science backs this up?It is proven, beyond doubt, that being in nature decreases anxiety, decreases rumination, and alleviates low mood.Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis unpack some of the major findings over the last few years of research when it comes to being outdoors and its effect on t...