The Pudding

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/bubble-magicHow do you measure magic?Every camp professional, whether new or seasoned, knows what we mean when we say “camp magic”.For most of us, we think of camp magic as this ethereal, indescribable, ever-present part of camp. This “magic” is what many of us feel sets camp apart from everywhere else.To a camp researcher, this camp magic is something that is actually definable.Tune in to this episode to hear Travis and Mandi ...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/decoding-researchWhat is research, and what can it be for camp pros?We need to start here. Before we get into how to use research to empower our marketing and recruiting efforts, we need to unpack the basics of research.So, whether you’re a research buff or not, this episode is meant to get everyone on the same page before we really dig deep.You’ll hear about:What are the basics of research and the process behind it that w...

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-and-researchDid you know that the positive experience of summer camp is a proven fact?Yes. It is!In this new mini-series from Go Camp Pro, join Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison to focus in on prominent and emerging research in the summer camp world.This episode will set up the rest of the season so tune in and get excited!You’ll hear about:How Mandi found her passion for camp and where the research part of her journey ca...