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Fantasy People Camps Play N Roll Period Basketball

Id ESLPod_0311_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 311
Episode Title A Mid-life Crisis
Title A Mid-life Crisis
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A "camp" is an experience where one stays in another place for a period of time, often outdoors. Many people participate in "summer camps" when they are children. Today, however, there are many types of "fantasy camps" that are "aimed at" (created for) adults. A "fantasy camp" is an opportunity to pretend that one is something one is not for a short period of time.

Many popular fantasy camps are related to sports. For example, at a basketball fantasy camp, people can play basketball with famous "NBA" (National Basketball Association) players and learn how to play better.

Music-related fantasy camps are also very popular. Many people regret that they didn't "pursue" (try to get) a career in music. When they are older, sometimes they go to a "rock 'n roll fantasy camp," where they can play rock 'n roll music with famous rock 'n roll musicians. The camps usually "culminate" (end in an important way) with a rock 'n roll concert for the campers' families and friends. There are "jazz fantasy camps" and "country music fantasy camps," too.

Some people want to participate in more active fantasy camps. They can go to a fantasy camp to learn to ride a "bull" (a large, male cow), fly an airplane, or be a "bodyguard" (a person who protects the president or other rich and important people). There are even "poker fantasy camps" where people can learn to play "poker" (a card game where players bet money on winning) from professionals and try to improve their skills.

The idea behind all of these fantasy camps is that campers can pretend to be someone else for a short period of time before returning to their regular lives.

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