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Exploring Camp Experiences, Neoliberalism, and Hidden Curriculum with Dr. Mary Breunig






In this episode of The Pudding, hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison talk to Dr. Mary Breunig, an associate professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration. Dr. Breunig shares her journey from flute performance to outdoor education to kickball den mother, emphasizing the transformative power of camp experiences. The conversation covers topics such as the significance of camp in personal development, the differences between guiding and educating, and the importance of diverse recruitment in camp staff. Dr. Breunig also discusses her research interests, including neoliberalism in education and leisure as the center of community. The episode concludes with insights into social justice education and the impact of outdoor education on both students and staff.

• 00:19 Meet the Hosts and Dr. Breunig’s Journey
• 07:04 Current Research and Interests
• 10:05 Kickball as Community and Introduction to Neoliberalism
• 15:31 Teaching Social Justice to Disenfranchised Students
• 19:39 Putnam's Theory on the Decline of Community
• 22:15 Outdoor Education in the DNA of Camp
• 24:23 Holding a Non-profit Ethos in a For-profit Business
• 26:05 Case Study: Extroversion and Introversion in Camp Staff
• 32:14 Future Plans and Reflections
• 34:09 Recommended Researchers to Follow & Episode Wrap-up

Your Hosts

• Dr. Mandi Baker (mailto:[email protected]) , Researcher (  / mandi-baker  ) - Summer Camp, Outdoor Recreation, Sociology and Hospitality/Tourism - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
• Travis Allison (mailto:[email protected]) , Summer Camp Consultant (https://gocamp.pro/) - Go Camp Pro (https://gocamp.pro/) - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
• Dr. Mary Breunig (mailto:[email protected]) - Associate Professor, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration (https://scholars.csus.edu/esploro/pro...) - CSU-Sacramento - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Additional Links of Interest

• Dr. Mary Breunig on Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.ca/citations?u...)



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