Building A Stomping Ground
Camp Stomping Ground is a summer camp located in Saratoga Springs NY. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of radically empathetic decision makers. This podcast explains our story, and our belief in camp as a tool for greater social change and bigger ideas.
Episodes
40 episodes
I believe you will change the world in ways I never imagined - BELA
Nicia Fullwood and Shannon Riley, the founders of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) join me for a conversation about the potential of partnership and the power of sisterhood. BELA is an all-girls charter high school in Brooklyn NY. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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17:34
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Reaching Full Potential - Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Captial Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is a regionally-operated and locally-funded non-profit organization that serves New York's Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties. They create and support one-to-one mentorin...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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10:26
We don’t know what the person in the grocery line is going through - Wellspring
In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Fronk, the executive director at Wellspring. Wellspring supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Saratoga County, offering a comprehensive range of services and support, Maggie has been...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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10:05
A Beehive of Activity - CAPTAIN Community Human Services
After-school care, homelessness prevention and support, emergency assistance, free summer meals, and so much more! CAPTAIN is a beehive of activity with folks working endlessly to support the Capital Region. Fern Hurley is the Executive Directo...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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9:32
Being an Advocate - Franklin Community Center
The Franklin Community Center has been a steadfast support pillar for the Saratoga community providing a diverse range of services to assist those in need. I'm joined by Abbie Aldrich who shares about their food pantry, afterschool support (Pro...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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9:38
These are our kids - Rochester City School District
The Rochester City School District is a public school district that serves approximately 24,900 students in the city of Rochester, New York, which is where Stomping Ground's founders are from! We have been partnering with folks from RCSD since ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:44
Centering Care - Ali Forney Center
The Ali Forney Center is one of our newest partnerships, this will be the first summer they send youth to camp. The Ali Forney Center's mission is to support LGBTQ+ homeless youth in New York City. The Ali Forney Center is the largest LGBT comm...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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10:41
We're men, but we're boys, but we're human beings - George Jackson Academy
George Jackson Academy is New York City's only independent middle school for academically talented boys from families of all incomes. They challenge their boys’ minds, nurture their hearts, and empower them to be leaders and change-makers. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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18:50
Reciprocal Relationships - Laura Kriegel
Why are partnerships integral to Stomping Grounds mission? How did they start and how have they evolved? How do we build reciprocal relationships? What is a partnership mindset and what kind of impact can it have? Join Laura in the first episod...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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25:13
Find Your Voice & Inspire Confidence: Jujube & Quarius
In this episode, we chat with a remarkable Stomping Ground camper, Jujube, who has a gift for inspiring others through her outspokenness and confidence. She shares with us the importance of finding your voice and how Stomping Ground has provide...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:15
The Power of Play & Leading With Freedom: Adam Feldman
We speak with Adam Feldman, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in the community surrounding Stomping Ground. Adam discusses his long-term experience going to and working at summer camp and how it shaped his philosophy on community b...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:08:11
Building a Collaborative Sound: Ray Mahar on Starting a Non-Profit
In this episode, we speak with Ray, the former host of the Building A Stomping Ground Podcast, about his new non-profit organization, The Local Sound Collaborative. Ray shares his motivation for starting a non-profit and the challenges he has f...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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54:52
Develop An Inner Knowing
Well we had to do it. We HAD to bring in the best story teller we know and love, they have been doing it all the way since 2015. Laura is the co-founder and executive director of Stomping Ground. She drives the idea that story telling can be a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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18:34
The Kitchen Secrets with Chef Neens
You didn't think we would forget the kitchen did you?! For our 9th episode we bring on our head chef, Nina Roberts, to tell you how it all goes down back there behind the kitchen wall curtain. Nina absolutely knocked it out of the park this sum...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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17:12
You Might Wear Many Different Hats
So you sign up to work for camp, and you know you will interact with some kids. But you also might lead a photography class, or clean a bunch of dishes. You might work in the office for half a day, jump on the lawn mower, sit with a sick camper...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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16:52
Teen Time with Squeaks!
We had to dedicate one whole episode to working and hanging with our teen campers, so it only made sense to bring on our talented teen expert: Squeaks! She has worked at many camps before finding her way to SG, and you will arguably learn a lit...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:51
Chaos But Make It Kind
Do you ever have those people in your life that are just so reliable? That is our next guest, Maddy. She ran the buddy board, she led so many different activities, and she connected so well with every cabin she worked with. Maddy joins us today...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:26
Can't Have Camp Without The Woo!
Well what a delight this episode was. Patrick Days is an energizer bunny that makes all of the other bunnies look tired. During summer 2021 you could find him leading all camp cheers, going hard on the basketball court, or playing 1000 games of...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:24
The Makerspace Maven
You know her and you love her, it's time for Nana!! Nana, AKA Alex Vaillancourt, is a parent coach/educator during the school year, and the Makerspace Maven during the summer. She has worked with children and families for over 30 years. Experie...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:29
Ask Good Questions
MK Conner in the building!! They were a cabin counselor turned panda in just one summer, and after you listen to this episode you will understand why. MK is incredible at making connections with staff/campers, and is always looking to level up ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:04
Channel 27 News
Up next in our staff reflections and stories from summer 2021: the channel 27 news anchor himself, Quarius Loucas! This guy can do it all. He makes announcements from the picnic table, leads dance parties, and recognizes the fun in making new t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:56
Bring Your Magic To The Table
We are beyond thrilled to bring you our SECOND season of the Building A Stomping Ground Podcast. This run will focus all on summer 2021, our first summer in our new home, and we will hear stories from all staff crossing all Stomping Ground depa...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:22
BONUS: Shani Carrington
If don't know her yet, you will now. Shani Carrington is a beacon of human kindness and empathy. And we are beyond thrilled to welcome her to the squad. Sit down with us as we learn more about who she is and how she got to SG.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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13:57
