Summer may still be a few months away (judging by the foot of snow on my front lawn, it could be several months away), but that’s not stopping some tweens from planning for the end of the school year… especially the ones who are avid “American Idol” fans.
Forget about Bible Camp, YMCA Camp, and Space Camp, this year kids ages 12 to 15 who can’t get enough of the phenomenally popular singing contest, are begging their parents to send them to Massachusetts for “American Idol” camp. Since the TV show is only open to 16-to-28-year-olds, series creator 19 Entertainment and co-producer FremantleMedia decided to create a place for younger kids to show off their talents.
Idol Camp is a performing arts summer camp for kids who prefer singing to swimming and humming to hiking. It’s important to note that the camp’s enrollment is limited, but is NOT audition-based, and in no way will it guarantee a spot on “American Idol.” To gain admission your would-be camper needs to demonstrate a passion for the arts, the desire to perform… and the ability to fork over a $2,900 session fee. The fee covers the cost of room, board, classes and souvenirs for 10 days. It also buys your Idol-wannabe classroom time with professional artists, former “American Idol” contestants and others in the entertainment industry. Subjects will also include singing, dancing and acting.
Four Idol camp sessions are scheduled to take place in July and August.
If you’re child doesn’t make the cut for Idol camp your entire family could head to Pennsylvania to drown your sorrows in what some are calling the world’s largest burger.
Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, Pennsylvania just added a meaty monstrosity to its menu—-a burger weighing in at 123 pounds. The burger could feed an entire family… reunion. It features an 80-pound beef patty, along with a pound each of lettuce, ketchup, relish, mustard and mayonnaise, 160 slices of cheese, five onions, 12 tomatoes, two-pounds of banana peppers, and a 30-pound bun. Oh, and did I mention it comes with a garnish of 33 pickles?
It would take an entire family (or two or three) to polish off the massive creation… and to pay for it too. The price tag is a whopper: $379.
If you love animals, but are tired of seeing the same ones lounging at regional zoos across North America– head to Indonesia. The Taman Safari zoo in Bogor, Indonesia is making news for housing an extremely rare pair. They are being called the zoo’s ultimate “odd couple.” According to zoo officials, a pair of month-old Sumatran tiger twins has befriended a set of young orangutans. The unthinkable match, which zookeepers say would never exist in their natural jungle habitat, is attracting thousands of visitors each day.
People have been traveling from around the world to witness the unique friendship that has blossomed between 5-month-old female baby primates Nia and Irma, and cubs Dema and Manis. The animals were abandoned by their mothers shortly after birth, and have since taken up residence at the zoo. Zoo officials say the four play, nip at, and tease each other during the day and cuddle up for a shared nap at night.
If you want to see the rare foursome in person, book your trip now. Zookeepers say the unusual friendship between the animals will likely be short-lived because as the animals grow up their natural survival instincts will kick in.
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