Decoding How Camp Helps Kids Find Themselves - with Dr. Barry Garst - The Pudding #16
Hearing Youth Voices in Camp Research with Dr. Barry Garst
In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison delve into the work of Dr. Barry Garst, a Professor at Clemson University in Youth Development Programs. Dr. Garst shares his journey into camp research, discussing his background and various projects that analyze the transformative impact of camp on youth development. The discussion also explores the importance of digital empathy for connecting campers and staff. Dr. Garst also highlights the Journal of Youth Development's role in bridging research and practice in youth development and offers insights on key issues that need more attention in camp studies.
Episode Guide
00:56 Meet Dr. Barry Garst: Youth Development Expert
04:02 Exploring the Identity Ladder of Social Learning
09:09 Camp’s Impact Long-Term & Emerging Issues in Research
16:58 Digital Empathy and the MyView Tool
22:21 Data Collection and Analysis Challenges
31:57 Researcher Parents’ Perspective on Camper Data Collection
45:41 The Journal of Youth Development
51:29 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. Barry Garst, Professor & Coordinator - Clemson University - bgarst@clemson.edu
Additional Links of Interest
Dept of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Clemson University https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/prtm/index.html
Journal of Youth Development https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd
Alliances for Camp Health https://allianceforcamphealth.org/
American Camps Association- Research Evaluation Advisory Council https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/research-evaluation-advisory-committee
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