Decoding Research for Camp Pros Everywhere - The Pudding #2

What is research, and what can it be for camp pros?

We need to start here.

Before we get into how to use research to empower our marketing and recruiting efforts, we need to unpack the basics of research.

So, whether you’re a research buff or not, this episode is meant to get everyone on the same page before we really dig deep.

You’ll hear about:

  • What are the basics of research and the process behind it that we need to know?

  • How do we know who the right people to talk to when selecting candidates for qualitative research?

  • Why it’s important that we ask kids and gain their insights in the research process

  • Why it’s important to consider the context when the research was conducted.

  • How do you find research on camp? How do you know what is worth reading?

    • Pro-tip: Use Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.ca/

      • Pro-pro-tip - just email the researcher and they may just give you a copy!

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Setting and Honoring Boundaries - with Kyrah Altman - CampHacker #185

We are good at so many things as camp pros. Boundaries, writ-large, is not one of those things.

We are excited to kick off this, the 13th season of CampHacker with an episode that will especially resonate with those coming off of a wild summer.

We are grateful to our guest Kyrah Altman for not only suggesting the topic but for agreeing to come on the show! Kyrah is a summer camp alumni and is the co-founder, CEO and President of Let's Empower, Advocate, and Do (LEAD).

Kyrah Chris and Travis break down the art of setting boundaries and helping your staff do the same.

Welcome back!

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The Intersection of Camp and Research - The Pudding #1

Did you know that the positive experience of summer camp is a proven fact?

Yes. It is!

In this new mini-series from Go Camp Pro, join Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison to focus in on prominent and emerging research in the summer camp world.

This episode will set up the rest of the season so tune in and get excited!

You’ll hear about:

  • How Mandi found her passion for camp and where the research part of her journey came to be

  • Where should we be starting our discussions when it comes to research and camp?

  • How do we navigate the research that’s already out there?

  • What topics will we cover in this mini-series?

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36 Tools to Thrive This Summer - CampHacker #184

What will you be putting your brain to keep you focused this summer?

Well folks, if you’re reading this in June - you’re in it now!

Us, too! As we wrap up this season to take our focus to the summer, we want to leave you with a wickedly practical one.

Producer Matt and Dan Weir join Travis, Chris, Gabz and Joe to share the tools that will keep them focused, happy and thriving this summer.

Here are the tools! Have a great summer!

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