The Pudding

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.

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

September 25, 2024 • The Pudding - from Go Camp Pro • Episode 10

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/impact-of-research

Exploring Camp Research Innovations with Victoria Povilaitis

In 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 research initiatives in camp programming. Victoria shares her insights on the program quality and artistic methods used to enhance camper experiences. She details the Impact 365 measurement approach and explains the importance of inclusivity and diverse perspectives in modern camp research. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of camps in fostering positive youth development, the significance of social and emotional learning, and the innovative project of bringing camp experiences directly to children in schools.

Episode Guide

00:00 Welcome to Season Two!
00:29 Meet Victoria Povilaitis
01:42 Inside Tim's Camps
02:34 New Programming Initiatives
03:38 Understanding Program Quality
05:09 The Five C's of Youth Development
11:31 Victoria's Journey into Camp Research
19:09 Current Research Projects at Tim's Camps
27:13 The Impact of Smartphones at Camp
30:41 Future Directions in Camp Research
33:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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
Victoria Povilaitis, Director, Program Innovation - Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

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