About this episode

The episode explores the impact of Camp Mystic on identity and the aftermath of a tragic event at the camp.

People in this episode

Host: Anne Helen Petersen

Guest: Kerry Howley

Topics covered

• summer camp
• identity formation
• Camp Mystic
• cultural rituals
• childhood experiences

Keywords

• Camp Mystic
• summer camp
• identity
• Kerry Howley
• flood
• childhood
• cultural rituals

Sponsors

Wild Alaskan, Ollie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Magazine

Products: wild-caught, sustainable seafood

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