Decoding How Camp Helps Kids Find Themselves - with Dr. Barry Garst - The Pudding #16

About this episode

Dr. Barry Garst discusses the transformative impact of camp on youth development.

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/decoding-how-camp-helps-kids-find-themselves Hearing Youth Voices in Camp Research with Dr. Barry GarstIn 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 yo...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Mandi Baker, Travis Allison

Guest: Dr. Barry Garst

Topics covered

• youth development
• camp research
• transformative impact
• personal growth
• education

Keywords

• camp
• youth development
• Dr. Barry Garst
• research
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clemson University

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