Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/good-for-everyone
Just 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 of the major findings over the last few years of research when it comes to the benefits of the summer camp experience for everyone involved.
You’ll hear about:
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Links and Resources:UPLOADS - The Understanding and Preventing Led Outdoor Accidents Data Systems (UPLOADS) Project
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Your Hosts:-
Thanks to our sponsors!The American Camp Association - Illinois
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Power Between People - The Pudding #6
How to Intentionally Retain Staff - CampHacker #193
The Effects of AI on the Camp Industry - CampHacker #192
Camps and the Climate Emergency - CampHacker #191
Are Camps Giving Up on DEI? - CampHacker #190
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Is Our Thinking About Technology at Camp Outdated? - CampHacker #188
Parent Communications in 2023 - CampHacker #187
"The Bubble" and Camp Magic - The Pudding #3
Small Systems, Big Impact - with with Dr. Lydia Hughes Evans - CampHacker #186
Decoding Research for Camp Pros Everywhere - The Pudding #2
Setting and Honoring Boundaries - with Kyrah Altman - CampHacker #185
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