The Pudding

Nov 05 2024 12 ep. 41 mins 1

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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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Excel Doesn’t Have to be Scary - with Lee Biear - The Pudding #12

Nov 05 2024 51 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/excel-doesnt-have-to-be-scaryHarnessing Data for Camp Success with Lee BiearHosts 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 ana

Summer Camps & Research: Catalyzing Social Change & Learning - with Laurie Browne - The Pudding #11

Oct 15 2024 52 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-research-catalyzing-changeExploring the Future of Camp Research & its Impact with Laurie BrownIn 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 La

The Impact of Research...and Camp! - with Victoria Povilaitis - The Pudding #10

Sep 24 2024 38 mins

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/impact-of-researchExploring Camp Research Innovations with Victoria PovilaitisIn 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 researc

Spotlight on Current Camp Research - with Victoria Povilaitis, Laurie Browne & Jacob Sorenson - The Pudding #9

May 14 2024 60 mins

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 contr

Ethics and Camp Research - The Pudding #8

Apr 16 2024 37 mins

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 awar

A Scientific View of this Generation of Staff - The Pudding #7

Mar 12 2024 36 mins

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

Power Between People - The Pudding #6

Feb 13 2024 36 mins

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 somethin

Research Shows Us the Benefits of Camp - The Pudding #5

Jan 16 2024 36 mins

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

The Proven Benefits of Being in Nature - The Pudding #4

Dec 14 2023 35 mins

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 unpa

"The Bubble" and Camp Magic - The Pudding #3

Dec 12 2023 40 mins

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 c