About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- The Science and Art of Transformative Game Design - with Meghan Gardner - The Pudding #24 · 40 minSend us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/transformative Using Intentional Game Design to Change Behavior and Empower StaffIn this…
- An Indigenous Perspective of Doing Good Works at Camp - with Dan Henhawk - The Pudding #23 · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 23Send us Fan Mail Full show notes: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/indigenous-perspective-doing-good-works Relationality, Appropriation, Truth and Reconciliation, and…
- How "Whereabouts" is Solving the Camp Director’s Biggest Headache · 31 minSend us Fan Mail Clipboards, Kaizen, and Connection: Revolutionizing Camp Attendance with Ryan Rosen*This is a piece of sponsored content by our friends from Camptivities and…
- Youth as Co-Creators: Shifting Towards Equity and Empowerment - with Alayna Schmidt - The Pudding #22 · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 22Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Maslow and Turner’s Take on Transformation from Camp’s “Magic” - with Star Wilkes - The Pudding #21 · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 21Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Transforming Leadership Beyond the Binary - with Dr. Kiah DeVona - The Pudding #20 · 38 min · Episode 20Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Sensory Journeys and Freedom in Play - with Neil Carr - The Pudding #19 · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 19Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/sensory-journeys-freedom-in-play Exploring Inclusivity in Outdoor Leisure with Neil CarrIn this…
- Communities of Campfires and Kickball - with Dr. Mary Breunig - The Pudding #18 · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 18Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/communities-of-campfires-and-kickball Exploring Camp Experiences, Neoliberalism, and Hidden…
- Camp as a Sacred Playground: Research in Faith-Based Camps - with Dr. Jake Sorenson - The Pudding #17 · 47 min · Episode 17Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-as-a-sacred-playground Creating Safe Spaces to Explore Faith & IdentityIn this episode of…
- Decoding How Camp Helps Kids Find Themselves - with Dr. Barry Garst - The Pudding #16 · 59 min · Episode 16Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Building Sustainable Camps: The JCamp 180 Model - with Herschel Singer - The Pudding #15 · 31 min · Episode 15Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/building-sustainable-camps Insights into JCamp 180’s Camp Research and Consulting ModelIn this…
- A Question of Value: The Economic Impact of Camps - with Eli McClain - The Pudding #14 · 29 min · Episode 14Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Scenario Planning 101 - Camp Ahead #2 · 50 minSend us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/scenario-planning-101 Exploring Camp Futures: Key Drivers and Scenario PlanningIn this episode of…
- NEW SHOW: Intro to Mental Time Travel - Camp Ahead #1 · 59 minSend us Fan Mail 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 IndustryIn…
- Make Impacts & Welcome Diversity with Camp Research - with Drs Meerts & Sibthorp - The Pudding #13 · 50 min · Episode 13Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/make-impacts-welcome-diversity-with-camp-research Diversifying the Narrative by Bringing…
- Excel Doesn’t Have to be Scary - with Lee Biear - The Pudding #12 · 52 min · Episode 12Send us Fan Mail 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 BiearHosts Dr. Mandi…
- Summer Camps & Research: Catalyzing Social Change & Learning - with Laurie Browne - The Pudding #11 · 53 min · Episode 11Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Impact of Research...and Camp! - with Victoria Povilaitis - The Pudding #10 · 38 min · Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/impact-of-research Exploring Camp Research Innovations with Victoria PovilaitisIn the first…
- Spotlight on Current Camp Research - with Victoria Povilaitis, Laurie Browne & Jacob Sorenson - The Pudding #9 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 9Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ethics and Camp Research - The Pudding #8 · 38 minSend us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/ethics Camp Research - The Ethical WayMandi gives us a mini-masterclass on all things research…







