Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/make-impacts-welcome-diversity-with-camp-research
Diversifying the Narrative by Bringing Practitioners to the Research Table
In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison are joined by Drs. Lisa Meerts-Brandsma and Jim Sibthorp to dive into groundbreaking research in the camp world. The discussion covers their journeys of becoming researchers, the link between the camping and outdoor education industries, and pivotal findings from recent studies. Lisa emphasizes increasing camp access and inclusion, while Jim highlights the complexities of understanding developmental impacts when researching in isolation. They also share thoughts on the evolution of camp research, potential future directions, and the importance of collaborating closely with practitioners.
Episode Guide
- 00:41 Meet the Hosts and Guests
- 01:07 Lisa & Jim’s Journeys to Camp Research
- 06:41 Jim’s Research:Maximizing Developmental Potential
- 08:53 Lisa’s Research: Increasing Access to Camps
- 11:15 Using Research to Market Camp to a More Diverse Population
- 17:25 The ACA’s Youth Impact Study and Diversifying the Narrative
- 21:50 The Evolution of Camp Research over Jim’s Career
- 28:42 The Missing Piece of the Camp Research Puzzle
- 33:21 Future Directions: Bridges Between Researchers & Practitioners
- 35:27 Future Directions: Experience Quality over Activity Base
- 40:39 Community Level Research & Identity Shaping Experience (ft. the Magic Funding Pot!)
- 43:28 Recommended Researchers to Follow & Episode Wrap-up
Your Hosts
- Dr. Mandi Baker, Researcher - Summer Camp, Outdoor Recreation, Sociology and Hospitality/Tourism - getlamped@gmail.com
- Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro - travis@gocamp.pro
- Dr. Lisa Meerts-Brandsma - Assistant Professor, University of Utah - lisa.meerts@utah.edu
- Dr. Jim Sibthorp - Professor, University of Utah - jim.sibthorp@health.utah.edu
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