Posted on Fri, Feb 15, 2013
When David Fishof launched the first Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Florida in 1997, the event lost so much money that he scrapped the entire plan. But several years later he found out that his dream to bring a taste of the rock ’n’ roll life to the general public wasn’t the failure he thought it was.
Kane Roberts, Vinny Appice, Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof, Pollstar's Gary Smith, Teddy Andreadis and Rudy Sarzo - Photo: Barry Brecheisen
Everything Fishof has learned from the rock ’n’ roll world is in his latest book, “Rock Your Business: What You And Your Company Can Learn From The Business Of Rock And Roll” to help future entrepreneurs make their own ideas a reality.
Fishof previously told Pollstar his decision to publish the book, co-written with New York Times best-selling author Michael Levin, was sparked by conversations with attendees at his Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp and their rock-star mentors.
A shift in how the general public perceives music industry careers was another catalyst.
“I’ve seen the success of these bands and they really work together,” he told Pollstar. “I learned to be creative because I respect the artists who write songs. [From] the way they collaborate on music, I learned to collaborate with promoters, sponsors and talent.”
And the results of the strategy he shares in his book are seen in real life. Since re-launching the camp in 2002, the brand has expanded to include a corporate version of the camp, a VH1 Classic reality show and a permanent home at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
“I’ve had failures. I’ve had successes. You’ve got to take them all,” Fishof said. “It’s about not having the fear of doing something.”
And the fantasy camp’s success relies on the participation of rock stars like panelists Teddy Andreadis, Vinny Appice, Kane Roberts and Rudy Sarzo.
The musicians, whose collective resumes include playing with acts such as Black Sabbath, Dio, Quiet Riot, Alice Cooper, Yngwie Malmsteen and Carole King, stay involved with the camps around their tour schedules. All agreed that mentoring rocker hopefuls from all walks of life enhances their own lives.
“It’s such a blast to play with people who have never had the chance to play before,” Sarzo said. “Every time we start a new camp, we have a new band so it’s really an incredible experience.”
Roberts said, “The thing that struck me … at my first camp, my first band was essentially made up of four or five executives. They had left their normal, number-crunching lives to access some kind of a dream. … When they returned to their lives, they returned there with something more.”
“It’s a really touching experience, also, for us counselors,” Appice said. “It’s sad toward the end [of a camp] for us, too. We go back to our daily lives, even though we play music.”
Andreadis said each camp is an adventure.
“We never know what the level of talent will be,” he said. “As counselors, we like to help the bands out, and we help each other out.”
As to the future of sharing the power of music through the Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, MGM Grand VP of Entertainment Mark Prows asked Fishof, “How is your company structured to where’s there’s longevity amid everything you’ve built over the years?”
Fishof said that although he’s not alone in the endeavor, how to carry on the legacy is a subject he thinks about every day.
“I want to hand it over to [longtime camp counselor] Kip Winger, who’s done an amazing job as MC, music director and overseeing production, and the guys who take leadership,” he said.
“It’s been hard. I started off as a manager and a producer. I would sell the show and let CAA and William Morris book my shows, then sell to promoters. Now, I have to worry about marketing, promoting, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram… it’s too much. The opportunity to be at the MGM Grand has really propelled me to find the right leader. I’m trying to convince Kip to move to Vegas.
“After 16 years, we’re ready to propel this to the next level.”
-- Tina Amendola
Posted on Wed, Nov 14, 2012
How does someone starting out know what guitar is best for them? Do you have any suggestions based on your personal experience?
Right now, there are excellent guitars out there for way less than $1,000. Never before have so many manufacturers, figured out how to do it well, although they are mostly imported guitars. Buy what you like, in a budget that fits, and of course I love ESP's, Gibson's, Fender's and PRS guitars.
Pick vs fingers? Why?
Well, Jeff Beck who is a MONSTER plays with fingers, but the answer is pick. You need it for leads, and rhythm's etc.
How important is knowing how to read music?
Reading can help, but a good ear for music is more important. McCartney can't read music. He's a musical genius. But reading can be helpful to learning songs.
What should one listen for when listening to music?
I tend to be sure first off, what the groove and key of the song feels like. Then melody and lyrics come into play. I have a fault of lyrics not meaning that much to me. But they are very important. I just love MELODY! And bass, and drums and of course GUITARS!
Should one practice by playing along with their favorite songs at first?
If they can keep up with songs that they love, it is good inspiration of course. But be real, you can't learn playing Van Halen. You gotta walk before you run.
Is starting from the basics by learning chords and scales important?
Too many guitarists, try to learn scales and don't know the fingerboard for chords, or even where the notes are. Very important to know chords. I really get annoyed with good lead players, not knowing their chords.
Why choose lead guitar over bass or rhythm?
I think some people are very natural on one or a few things. Paul McCartney can play lead, rhythm and is one of the best bass players around. Even Lennon played leads and bass sometimes. So be good on whatever makes sense for you. I am known as a guitarist but I play a mean bass guitar. I even have played on KISS albums instead of Gene. Whatever works for the song.
Are there any good guitar books, DVDs or websites out there? Anything you can suggest?
Well, my DVD's are good! I am not up on what are the best teaching tools out there, but there are MANY. All the popular guitar magazines have great online info.
How do you deal with stage-fright? Any tips for those who get a little nervous?
Well, I still get nervous before a show, sometimes more or less depending on my mood. It's important to know it is NORMAL. You care, you want to play good. So you get nervous. Just remember not to get spooked and follow that inner musical direction to stay on course.
How important is playing in a group setting? Does this help one become a better musician?
Playing in a band, really makes a HUGE difference in progressing. Being a team, having a good band will make you better. The bedroom guitarist will never be as good in the end, as the band guitarist.
Do you have any advice for those who love to play, but haven't had the chance to play in a band?
Having the chance to play with others is what music is all about. Yes there are talented guys that can do everything, in there own home. NOT the same. Get out and play with other players. Always a big plus. That is what making music is all about. Like The Beatles....4 great musicians but the whole is enormous in what it can create.
Any other advice you wish to share?
Very important to walk before you run. So know your chords, know the notes on the fingerboard, know the inversions of various chords on the guitar and know scales up and down, and make it all musical. Make the guitar lead playing like a voice singing!
Learn more about Bruce Kulick one of our amazing counselors here at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp!
Posted on Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Zakk Wylde, Slash,
Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey of the Who, Warren Haynes
of the Allman Brothers, Tommy Lee, Joe Walsh of the Eagles, Mike Portnoy, Dave Navarro and Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick
Music is the universal language. Musicians are able to capture the imagination of the world with their melodies. People everywhere look up to the creators of this most transcendent of art forms for inspiration. Yet none are as revered as the Rock Stars. And it is not just the blood-pumping rhythms and stimulating lyrics that have cemented their names in history. Rather, it is their rebellious, all or nothing lifestyle that has allowed them to cross the line between fame and legend. They are those who dared to live the dream. They are the few that refused to settle for the mundane and were able to achieve the extraordinary.
We value their accomplishments and not just the artistic ones. Yes, they are EXTREMELY talented and at the top of their game. We've witnessed their struggle for fame and fortune, and cheered them on to success. We had a piece of it. We shared in it.
This fascination begins with the natural desire to live vicariously through another’s achievements, but it goes far deeper than that. We all want to be a part of something that is bigger than ourselves. That’s a huge part of why live concerts are so exhilarating. It’s a chance to share that love and passion which drew us to the music in the first place. It’s a chance to watch someone like Roger Daltrey of the WHO or Gene Simmons of KISS work their magic first-hand. Onstage they do more than play music, they are a conduit of electricity flowing form the energy and emotions of 100,000 plus people at a time. How many people get to say they have done that in their lifetime?
The life of a rock star seems so fascinating for most of us. They lead such exciting lives, full of luxury and memorable experiences. What's it like to be the center of attention and chased by thousands? How does that affect you? We WANT to know! The only way to know is to read articles about them and watch interviews with them and so the obsession begins.
When we attend a concert or see them on TV, many of us long to rock out on-stage next to them, to feel their energy and experience their lifestyle. Especially, those of us who play musical instruments may hope that their expertise and greatness will rub off on us. Maybe just by being in their presence we will be able to attain some of that glory.
The most powerful part of any good music is the emotion that it inspires. People like the music that they do for a reason, because it speaks to them. Many times, what is too complicated to explain in real life can be better expressed through a rock song. The right song can help people put words to a feeling. Music is powerful enough to move crowds in unison and be an anthem to a generation. It helps people connect and relate to one another on a beautiful level.
Admiring Rock Stars is as natural as admiring a great teacher. There is so much we can learn from them as we aspire to join them in their greatness, be it talent, risk taking, hard work, perseverance and achievement.
Posted on Sun, Mar 18, 2012
Steven Tyler, Meat Loaf, Lemmy Kilmister, Bill Wyman, Vince Neil, Roger Daltrey, Jack Bruce, Joe Walsh, Sammy Hagar, Tommy Lee, Nils Lofgren, Bret Michaels, Robin Zander, Brian Wilson and Slash are ALL FAB!
We appreciate them for being Guest Stars at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp!
1. Be a musician in a band
Practice vs. Rehearsal
You may think practice and rehearsal are the same thing, but in truth they are not. Practice refers to individual solo work on your particular part. Practice you can do alone, but rehearsal one can only do with a band. Your individual part will take on a completely new soul in the context of a band. Being in a band is a unique dynamic that can not be explained, but must be experienced. Besides collaborating musically, there are creative, emotional and inter-personal elements. Why do we hear so many stories about bands? Band members share a unique bond, unique to their bands experiences. Rehearsal with your band is the last step before going public. You're on your way!
2. Write an original song
Dig Deep and Give It Over
Your song should express your thoughts and feelings in a way that reaches others, helps them feel something deeper and understand something better.
Be ready when inspiration strikes. Carry a pen and paper with you or recording device to capture your momentous brainstorm. Your title is key. It will guide you through your songwriting process. Next: turn your title into a lyric. Ask the who, what, when, where and why of your title. Make a list of words, phrases and images that your title evokes. Then make a list of contrasting words, phrases and images. Start to put it all together without concern for rhyming.
If you play guitar or keyboard, you only need one verse and chorus at this point to start getting your part figured out. If your having writer's block - step away, take a break, a walk or have a meal. When you come back, take another crack it, keeping the integrity of your original idea. Listen to some hit songs you love and focus on the structure. Notice how the lines vary in length. Don't stop until you love it!
Melodies and lyrics ARE copyrighted, but, in general, the chord progressions that use I, IV, V plus a couple other familiar chords are not. C-Am-F-G belongs to everyone! What this means is that you can use this type of generic chord progression in your songs!
Read your lyrics out loud with emotion to create natural melodies. To make your melodies good ones, you need to balance repetition with variation. Too much of either and you'll lose your audience. Collaborate, get feedback and take it to heart. Lean on your bandmates and prosper from their different ideas.
Smooth the rough edges. If the pieces do not fit together, try building a transition. Put all the sections of your song in the same key. If your song suddenly changes in tempo (speed) between the two parts, try gradually changing the speed as you enter and exit the section that does not fit with the rest of the song. Try adding a short instrumental interlude that will carry you from one part to the next. While it is possible that two parts should not be in the same song, it could be that you started one part with the wrong meter or wrong kind of beat.
http://www.robinfrederick.com/write.html
3. Overcome stage fright
Is Stage Fright Holding You Back?
Besides the limitations on your life, you don't need self-imposed ones. Stage fright is extremely common. There's nothing wrong with you.
Being in a a safe, environment with supportive people works! Of course practicing and gaining confidence in your instrument is important. You're confidence will increase if you are prepared, have tested the shallow waters in a small venue and small group setting. Gain experience. View your performance as a tool on your journey and not the end all. See the audience as an integral part of your show and not a separate entity. Realize that the audience wants you to succeed. Believe in your mission, your song and your band. Concentrate on your message, not the medium. Visualize yourself as that Rock Star you want to be. Take deep breaths. If the audience sees you having a good time, they'll enjoy your performance. Be generous with your gift and eager to share it with the world. Be relaxed, have a great time and smile! Smiles are contagious.
4. Hone Your Instrument
Practice leads to Improvement. Luck Is When Preparation Meets Opportunity.
Whatever your instrument, be it guitar, bass, drums, keys or voice, you need to practice every day. All the rock stars you admire have paid their dues in countless hours of study, rehearsal and repetition. If you've taken some time off from playing, pick up your instrument and get re-aquainted. Honor and respect your instrument. Keep your instrument clean, protected and well tuned. If you are a vocalist, take care of your voice.
Do some homework. Listen to your favorite music like a surgeon and disect your part. Practice will breed confidence. Once you figure out how to do it, you'll reach the next level of why to do it. Why it works. You'll be fine tuning your ear as you listen to your favorite song for umpteenth time. Master the greats and your well on your way to being great.
5. Learn from the Pro's
Get access to accomplished musicians.
It's one thing to listen to the greats in recorded form. But there's nothing like learning from them in person! Pick their brains and don't be shy. Interacting with bona fide rock stars and industry experts from the music business is key to gaining knowledge. There's a reason they became idols on stage long before American Idol existed: they are the best at what they do. Who better to learn tricks of the trade and technical tips on singing and playing your instrument than someone who has sold millions of gold records and played huge arenas in front of millions of fans? The knowledge they will impart on you will develop you into an even better musician and performer.
Aside from the experts, there is value in networking with your peers as well. Expose yourself to different musical genres and musicians of different instruments. There's so much you can learn from each other and so much you can take away. With your shared passion of music, you're sure to gain some life-long friends.
Put yourself out there, start conversations, share stories and absorb. You'll end up creating the most memorable life experience you've ever had.
In Summary:
Challenge Yourself
You don't have to wait to be FAB! You can imbue all the aspects of those you think are Fab right now. Rock Stars know that being successful is due to a number of factors. You too can have that Rock Star swagger. All you need to do is gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment. That comes with honing your instrument, writing an original song, being in a band, overcoming stage fright and learning from the pros. Of course everyone is cool when they're having an insane amount of fun and indulging on a lifelong fantasy. Take the leap and reap the rewards!
Posted on Fri, Mar 09, 2012
reprinted from Forbes 3/08/2012
by: Peter Krainik, Contributor
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Recently I had the pleasure of attending Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp, a four- to five-day rock camp for old musicians or wannabes to jam, form a band, practice and play with rock stars from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Since the last time I played keyboards in a band was back in college, 30 years ago, I was excited to not only see if I could remember how to play, but to find out what makes rock stars different from other less-successful musicians. As I got to know the rockers and talk with them about the secrets to their success, I realized that brands and CMOs could leverage many “rock star” strategies to improve customer engagement, motivate their teams, and lead the growth agenda for their companies.
1. Like Rock Songs, Marketing Programs are the Sum of Their Parts
At one point during the camp, Steve Stevens, lead guitarist for Billy Idol and other great bands, broke down verse-by-verse the guitar parts for their big hit “White Wedding.” Each section of the song was analyzed to determine the best guitar style to make the song more impactful. As brands, how often do we take apart each piece of a program or campaign and think about the best way to engage customers or build the brand piece-by-piece? Think of the best approach to tell your brand story at every touch point with your customers? Analyze and review each piece and timing of each piece within your branding efforts?
2. Practice Makes Perfect: Being a Gifted Marketer is Not Enough
I was fortunate to have Warren Hayes, lead guitarist for The Allman Brothers Band, stop by our band’s practice room to jam with us and share a few stories. He shared his approach and passion for practicing every day, which many times means literally picking two notes and practicing only them for two hours. I was always under the impression that the great rock bands were just gifted musicians that “winged it” in the recording studio and at concerts. This is not the case. How much time and effort are you and your team spending staying sharp and continuing to improve as marketers and leaders? Just as hours of practice and focus separate the good from the great musicians and bands, a commitment to constant improvement defines the best marketing teams as well.
3. CMOs are Recording Studio Mixers Assembling the Best Song Tracks
Toward the end of rock camp, our band went to local recording studio in LA and had a chance to record our original song with a recording expert. I was impressed by the way the studio experts were able to break out each instrument, extract the best sections, and then have a certain musician re-record their part for a specific section – all of which resulted in the best possible final recording that ultimately is shared with music fans. Intrigued, I thought about how CMOs act as that “studio mixer,” pulling all the components and team roles together to put out the best possible program, campaign or event. How often do you ask someone to share their specific role with the rest of the team, provide feedback, then try it again and again? Manage and change the “volume” of each piece of a campaign on customer engagement program instead of all campaign vehicles on full volume?
4. Treat Brand Advocates Like Band Groupies: Give Them What They Want
In an interesting conversation with one of the rock stars about groupies, he told me, “Sometimes you just need to give them what they want to keep them excited to be your groupies and help sell the band.” Think of your brand advocates as groupies, and instead of taking them for granted, give them what they want: early views of new products, special services, and personalized feedback. And don’t forget to simply thank them and told them how much you love them.
5. Look to Other “Genres” for New Ideas and Inspiration
I was surprised to hear how many hours a day many of the rock stars at the camp practiced other genres. Hearing the drummer from Guns ‘n’ Roses or lead guitarist from Kiss talk about the hours they spend playing jazz, blues, and classical to improve as musicians and make their own music even better is also a great idea for marketers. Look at ideas from other industries and other marketing vehicles not commonly used in your industry to break through the clutter and engage your customers in new ways. Fresh ideas and big results can come from unexpected places and broaden your teams’.
6. How Many Great “Studio Marketers” Do You Have?
Throughout the camp the rock stars spoke with admiration about a great studio drummer, or bass player or keyboard player that performed with their bands on records and tours. I was surprised to hear that and expanded my thinking to our marketing teams. Obviously we need our lead singers/storytellers but there’s also a role for “studio marketers” – the best in the industry – for specific areas across all brand programs, campaigns and events. Have these seasoned “studio marketers” work closely with your lead storytellers.
7. Let Your Marketing Team Feel the Rush of a Great Show
I asked a number of rock stars what they missed most from their biggest rock star days, and almost everyone talked about the “tightness and feeling of family” during and right after a great performance. One star said, “Having a packed house of fans screaming and begging for more makes all the hard work worth it.” As CMOs and marketing leaders, treat your programs and campaigns like live performances and allow your teams celebrate and feel the “rush” of success. While it’s easy in this day of “what did you do for me today” to lose sight of the group, don’t underestimate the power and inspirational value of creating a band-worthy team environment.
8. Keep Playing the Hits, and Use Them to Introduce New “Songs”
One rock star told me right before our live performance at The Whisky A-Go-Go, “We get fans to concerts with our big hits, then introduce them to new songs once we get them there.” This is an interesting approach for CMOs and brands to consider. Don’t replace a successful program or message with the new version too quickly. Brand messaging consistency matters, and once brands have customers’ attention and interest, they can begin a slow release of new “songs.”
As I look back on my five days of rock star glory and all that I learned from rock stars, I’ve not only come away as a better keyboard player, but a better marketer and CMO. Now I can say, “… and then one time at band camp” with confidence, pride, and a new respect for brand advice from rock stars.
Posted on Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Baby Boomers Take Charge Of Their Time And Money.
"It was exhilarating, exhausting, exciting, inspiring and anything else that's awesome and ends with an 'ing."
This is how just one thrilled participant named Brian described his experience as a guitarist in the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, just one of the many types of Fantasy Camps - a new and increasingly popular entertainment and life-changing experience trend that is taking the baby boomer generation by storm.
Many in the baby boomer generation (the 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964) have spent the last few decades of their lives devoted to career and family and have now found these goals and milestones successfully reached. As a result, they are looking to reward themselves for their success and dedication to the more traditional of life's expectations by indulging in something bold and courageous. Not only that, but they also want to show their loved ones and the world that being in the baby boomer set doesn't mean that they are no longer hip or exciting. One way they are doing this is by participating in Fantasy Camps for adults, a current trend in lifestyle and adventure that is finding a hugely popular audience with baby boomers. “We live in a younger world. “Eighty is the new 50," says Nancy Diamond, who co-founded Niche Directories.
Lasting from a day to a week or more, fantasy camps cater to those who want to quickly build skills and learn about a favorite topic, meet like-minded people, or get inspired by a personal hero.
The American Camp Association, which inspects and accredits camps for all ages, has seen a recent uptick of interest as well, says Ann Sheets, the association president. Camp, says Sheets, “is the all-American experience, whether you’re 6 or 60.” Based in Martinsville, Indiana, the camp association lists 208 camps nationwide for adult singles, 13 percent more than last year, and 259 camps for seniors, an increase of 10 percent. Hundreds of thousands of boomers will hit 60 this year. For many baby boomers, “These camps are really their own personal merit badges,” says Vickie Abrahamson, the co-founder of a consumer research firm in Minneapolis who recently gave a speech titled “It’s Still All About Me: Universal Values Driving Boomer Luxe” at the fifth annual Boomer Marketing Summit in Miami Beach. Finished with the “collecting” phase of our lives (children, homes, cars, financial assets) that Generation X has just begun, the “Me Generation” thinks it’s time to experience life like never before. “More than money, now they crave to expand their personal abilities,” Abrahamson says. “They’ve had dreams, and now they have the means to live out their fantasies.
As far as Laura Sperber is concerned, $8,499 on Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp was money well spent. The 47-year-old rare coin dealer from Monmouth Beach had always wanted to play in a rock band, but her drumming days ended with high school. Now, she says, she’s “too old.” But when she heard about the rock camp, held in February in Los Angeles, Sperber jumped at the chance for intensive one-on-one tutorials from the likes of the Who’s Roger Daltrey and Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos. The week culminated in a battle of the bands in which participants played in their own bands at L.A.’s House of Blues. “The momentum builds,” she says, “and when we hit the stage we were every bit as much of a rock star as Bruce Springsteen.”
Aside from just the sheer excitement of living an alternate life - if only for a few days - a major thrill for Fantasy Camp participants is being able to meet and interact with industry experts and, often times, celebrities in their particular dream profession. For example, past participants at Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp have received direct instruction and sage advice from industry giants and celebrity attendees like Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones and Paul Stanley of KISS, just to name a few. Participants spend their days writing and recording songs, honing their skill on their instruments and, ultimately, performing on a big concert stage in front of a crowd of adoring fans, just like their rock heroes.
One past participant in the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp put it this way, "I keep finding it hard to write a perfect thank you for such an excellent experience. I have been lucky enough to have had many great experiences in my life, something I am sure most other campers could echo. I cannot express how much fun I had. I am still on an emotional high. It’s funny, I am not a super emotional person, but I found myself so moved during this experience that I actually cried at one point in my room. It wasn’t about being sad or star-struck or fear, it was about playing music for 4 solid days with other people who love music. It inspired me to play more because I love it more today than I did before I went. I cannot wait to do it again. An added bonus was the amazing friends I made there. I'm telling everyone, 'If you get the time, GO! You will never forget it. It's well worth the money. It will be one of the highlights of your life. It truly is a thrill of a lifetime.'"
In fact, many baby boomers reward themselves for a 40th, 50th or 60th birthday by attending a Fantasy Camp. As they've gotten older they've gotten wiser and realize the importance of seizing the opportunity. They're headstrong and ready for adventure. As we're living longer, we've got more energy in the later years. And boomers are using that energy to really do the things on their bucket list. The've achieved the insight and self-awareness to know what they want. They've fulfilled their obligations to their families (sent their kids to college, etc.) and now it's their time.
“Eighty percent of the growth in the American population is taking place in people over 50,” says Ken Dychtwald of Age Wave. The later years are becoming a time for reinvention and experimentation. In a poll he did for financial services firm SunAmerica this year, 54% of people over 55 said they viewed retirement as a new chapter rather than a time to wind down. And they are staying healthier longer. Some commentators, like futurist Sonia Arrison, say humans will soon commonly last a century or more. Boomers who have vast swaths of time on their hands, have less fear of trying something new. It's like a rebirth.
"The timing couldn't be better," says David Fishof of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. "These experiences were never possible before." With the population growth in the boomer set, we're meeting a vital need. Retirees have always had that adventurous spirit, but there wasn't much more to do than golf, card rooms and shuffle board. "We're fulfilling dreams and I've got hundreds of letters from past participants that make it all worth while."
Popular fantasy camps often sell out months in advance, so it’s a good idea to register early.