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[Closing the Chapter: A Farewell to Camp WeWow and Future Wonders]-[Camp WeWow Magic Week Day 5]

Wow in the World · B1 · 2021-07-30

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📋 Summary

The Conclusion of Camp WeWow

As the summer heat fades, hosts Mindy and Guy Raz bring the curtains down on their beloved summer series, Camp WeWow. Despite the chaotic history of the camp—filled with humorous "bug infestations," "shark infestations," and even Mindy's mysterious "excrement experiment in the kitchen"—the hosts reflect on a season packed with scientific exploration and imaginative play. From "creating our own shark livers" to floating in water and experimenting with "musical instruments out of junk," the camp served as a playground for curiosity.

Memories from the Campers

The heart of the episode lies in the testimonials from young "Wowzers" across the country. Listeners shared their most cherished memories, highlighting the show's blend of education and absurdity. Aiden from Vermont fondly recalled "making the ocean in the jar," while Nora from Pennsylvania shared how she was "inspired by creating a cloud in Weather Week" to write her own science books. Others, like Carter, praised the humor in "Dennis the Musical," and Kieran and Jacqueline recounted their imaginative adventures with "Grandma G-Force" in a spaceship. These stories underscore the show’s success in fostering a genuine love for discovery among children.

Celebrating Achievements and New Beginnings

To honor the campers' participation, Mindy and Guy Raz awarded every listener the "magnificent Magician Wowzer badge," which can be printed from their website. While the summer session has concluded, the hosts reassure their audience that the spirit of inquiry remains. As the "Wow Cow" reminds us, there is always more to learn—such as the fact that "dairy cows may produce more milk while listening to classical music."

Looking Ahead: A Musical Milestone

Beyond the camp, the hosts teased an exciting future for Wow in the World. November is set to be a "November to remember," featuring crossover episodes with Circle Round and Terrestrials, and a special guest appearance by Elmo from Sesame Street on November 24th. Most notably, the show is approaching its "250th episode" on December 1st, which Mindy excitedly describes as a "musical." Members of the "World Organization of Wowzers" are invited to an exclusive "listening party" on November 22nd to celebrate this milestone. With new toys available at Tinkercast.com and a constant stream of fresh scientific content, the team behind Wow in the World continues to encourage children to "wow" their way through the world.

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It's going to be a November to remember.
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📖 Transcript

Grownups, Wondery Plus subscribers can listen to Wow in the World early and ad-free right now.
Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or Wondery Kids Plus on Apple Podcasts.
Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I gotta let you know that this November, with a special new episode featuring our friends at Circle Round and Terrestrials on Radiolab for Kids,
And don't miss when Elmo from Sesame Street stops by Wow in the World to make us all belly laugh on November 24th.
Oh, but that's not all, Reg.

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