captions paid for by nbc-universal television hello, everybody. welcome to thirst day thursday. it is april 12th. we're so happy that you're with us today. >> we sure are. we had quite the day yesterday. >> i'm exhausted, hoda. it is not from old age. >> joe mchale from the soup is always pounding on us. >> we give him apparently a lot to work with. >> if you guys remember -- we actually visited the soup but he

came on our program and attempted to embarrass us so let's take a listen. >> why do you continue to mock our show? >> have you seen your show? >> no. we make a point not to watch it afterwards. >> this is lightweight stuff what i'm doing here. >> we got a call about a week ago. >> yeah. >> that joel is going to be taking one of his shows, "the soup," here in new york and would we come on and guest host with him. well, it was a mistake. >> take a look. >> what are you two doing here? >> we've been hired to spruce up this show. we heard you need some help. and you just weren't cutting it. >> at all. it's like watching dried paint. >> don't you mean watching paint dry. >> no, in that case the paint is actually doing something. >> why are you picking on my show? >> have you seen your show? >> bam! we are even! >> hoda --

>> cheers. >> full glasses. >> you're a good guy, conan. >> yes, you are. >> this is an actual courtroom show. i swear. >> don't even think about it. think about it. >> brings us to our clip of the week. >> i have a post menopausal [ bleep ]. >> you can guess what he said. >> yes. you know what? he is an absolute doll. he is a lot of fun. sometimes those shows can come off very snarky and mean spirited. in actuality -- i hope this doesn't destroy his control career -- he is a very sweet guy. very family oriented. >> he can think on his feet. it was on last night. "the soup" airs wednesday night at 10:00. >> unless it's being canceled after we were on. >> that's happened before. before we go on to "the voice," people send us stuff all the time. lots of times it is fun because it is very interesting stuff. but yesterday somebody sent

these to me. i told you all about it. except there were about ten of these all stacked in. >> those are huge honkin' -- >> they went like hotcakes around because everybody was grabbing. i said, wait, you got to save three so i had hold these babies up. these are by shapeez, called the unbelieve-a-bra. i thought what are they thinking? these are gargantuan. until i tried them on and they were too small! so depressing. but i want to thank you very much. >> they get rid of the back fat. smoothes it all out. do you like them? >> these are a small dd. anybody? ladies from "the voice" come on in here. look, we happen to have three of them. >> hi. who do we have with us? erin, carla and kim. >> by the way, the show is a home run.

"the voice" is nbc's number one show. we are so excited. we are so bummed that you guys got voted off. how did you handle that? >> i felt like it was a really great learning experience for me. i learned a lot and i made a lot of great friends. >> the positive. cup half full. >> this is the way i see it. by the way, are those mimosas? >> no, it is a bourbon drink. tax return. you get a return on something if you take a sip of that. >> i like where this is going. no. it was such a good experience and the exposure we got from it is priceless and so, yeah. >> lead to other things for you. >> kim, you rocked it. come on. >> i just look at it as part of the destiny. i was hoping that it wouldn't be yet another steppingstone, but it's okay. it really is. >> if you're a cast-off, i want you guys to take a listen to the women we have right here with us on the stage because the cast-offs can sing like crazy.

do you guys have a little something -- >> let's just remember jennifer hudson at one time was considered a -- >> cast-off. >> let's hear something, baby. ♪ i'm so in love with you >> almost as good as the president. ♪ whatever you want to do ♪ is all right with me >> all right, we have to go on. head on down. >> sorry! ♪ turn down the light ♪ turn down the bed ♪ turn down these voices inside my head ♪ >> good girl! >> bonnie raitt! >> kim, take us home. ♪ tell me something good ♪ tell me that you love me yeah ♪ >> give us a little more! little more! >> all three! ♪ tell me something good

>> yeah, baby! >> a big round of applause. >> and a parting gift for everyone. >> you guys, thank you for coming to see us. >> if they're too big, be happy. "the voice" airs monday at 8:00 p.m. and tuesdays at 9:00. we have news about britney spears -- speaking of these singing shows. "the x factor" may -- britney may be a judge. papers are saying $15 million. so far nothing has been inked. >> what do you want for a part-time job? >> i mean that's unbelievable. >> here's -- simon cowell has had a miss a little bit with this "x factor." it is not a smash hit everybody thought it was going to be but it certainly is working for them. they'd like to get more attention. how do you get more attention? they got attention by letting the two judges go, paula abdul and nicole -- i can never say her last name. and letting go the host.

now the big news is, who's going to be the host? so they get all the attention. then they get somebody like a britney that is not only a household name, she's an international star. and she's a bit of an unknown quantity in that you don't know what she's going to say. so you get a little bit paula abdul "uh-oh" and she's beautiful to look at like jennifer lopez. and we haven't seen a lot of her lately. the most interesting part is, i don't know if it's true, i don't believe everything i read, but it makes you wonder that her fiance -- a good guy -- part of the deal would also be for him to be one of the executive producers of the show. that's the kind of deals people do these days. it is not just the money, it's all the behind-the-scenes stuff. >> i'll be interested how she is on that, if she takes it. the show "off their rockers". that's the funny one we love with betty white. >> can you please put it on earlier? i mean come on, i am off my rocker and we go to bed.

>> it's on at 8:00. >> still a little late. i'd like it at 7:00, please. >> this is like an older people's "candid camera," they spoof younger people. >> why did i think it was on at 10:00? >> because you're always sleeping. >> let's roll the first clip. ♪ >> you guys valet? >> huh? >> wipe it down, will you? [ bleep ]. >> you got to be ridding right now. >> are you kidding me right now? >> no. >> excuse me. hi. you know, they used to make these eggs in a carton of six. >> really? >> yeah. look. can you hold this, please? i mean there's 12 of them. i don't need 12. i'm single. i mean really. why would i need this?

>> i don't know but this is awesome. >> one more. >> am i wrong, did we see that lady before? she's one of their regulars. >> she may be one of their regulars. >> that's going to be the trouble. people are going to start recognizing them if they're up at 8:00 watching and see them coming. then they're going to be on to it. >> you ready for a little music? >> it's thursday thirst day. >> before we get to the song, i like to give a little pre-game. this is a guy who's telling a girl that he's in for the long haul. he's not just "a drive-by." it's by train. i only -- look. >> i love train. >> the chorus is what i've selected. >> thank you. >> hello! >> thank you. >> all right. let's roll it. ♪

>> usually i love train. >> usually i love train. not my favorite. >> they tweeted us today and they were excited! >> love 'em. love 'em. >> we love train. >> i do. i just said. think they're really, really -- i think they can do better than that. okay. hoda, is it okay for wealthy celebrities to play the lottery? >> you say i think wealth has nothing do with it. we all have dreams and who knows what they would do with the money if they won. >> yeah.

and hodie said -- or hoba -- i think it is okay. everyone should have the opportunity to lose. yes, join the club. >> i've been buying those $1 scratch-offs. you get nothing on those. i keep buying them. >> imagine if you gave that $20 to a worthy cause or to somebody hungry on the street. >> it is a really unkind to say that. allrightee! it's that time of the program. they went from -- >> this to that. >> we can't tell you the ending. >> but we can show you right after this. >> or that.

it is time for "today's plaza "ambush makeovers."" that's when two lucky ladies get plucked from the plaza and whisks into our palace of pretty for a whole new look. >> wow! our resident makeover team today, contributor and stylist to the stars, louis licari la-la-la-la-la. and "us weekly" contributor and author, jill martin.

>> tell us about the crowd today. >> the spring weather is here so you can just imagine. tons of ladies. it's cold but it's sunny, it's bright. it feels good. >> it is cold for an egyptian but it is nice for us. >> careful! >> let's start off with our first lucky lady, tammy salsa. she's 46 years old from california. she's too busy balancing her full time job and two daughters to take care of herself so her daughters begged us to take care of her for a change. let's take a listen. >> i know you're here looking at colleges which is so nice but you want to give a gift to your mother. tell me why she deserves that. >> well, she does a lot for us. she has been raising me and my triplet sisters for a really long time. she is a single mommy and it's just really cool to be here. she watches the show all the time and this is just a really great experience for her and she deserves it. >> you and triplets? you look great already. we're going to make you look fabulous.

and their last name is salsa. are you going to dance out for your reveal? >> we're going to salsa on out. >> are you ready to go? >> i am. thank you very much. this is wonderful. >> we are excited. emily has her blindfold on. here's tammy salsa before. tammy, come on out and see the new you. come on, tammy. >> wow! looks great. you ready? are you ready, emily? take off your blindfold. >> oh, my god. >> tammy, are you ready to see what she's "oh my godding" about? >> yes. >> spin right around. >> oh, my god! >> you look awesome. >> my goodness! >> what a great, beautiful haircut. >> isn't this great? the whole thing is tammy doesn't

take care of herself. she's a single mom with triplets and yet another child. >> we see how she got triplets now. >> that's exactly true. this was like -- i wish i could have given you a day of beauty but it was an hour of beauty because of course it was "ambush makeover." >> emily, tell us about what you think. >> she looks awesome. she looks like ten years younger. >> you really do! >> who did the haircut? >> this is -- jamie did the haircut. of course unido did the makeup. >> the dress is so fun. >> i wanted to stick with the salsa theme so that she could really dance in. this is by maggie london. as we go into spring -- we love the shoes, new talbots. with the little bows. >> darling. >> what do you think, tammy? >> i'm in awe right now. everybody was so fun and so nice and look out, ladies, mama's coming home! >> big round of applause for tammy. our second lady, ann clark, 53 from virginia.

her 14-year-old daughter knows more about makeup than she us so now that she's 50, she's decided to grow up and start using it. let's hear her story. >> another mommy-daughter but this one is a little nervous. i know mom's in a state of shock. i'll ask you -- why do you think she deserves this? >> she's a really great mom and works really hard to support our family and stuff like that. >> and tell me what you hope to get out of this, if you can even talk right now. >> a new look would be fun. liven up my look would be fun. >> well i promise you that. are you ready to go? >> i am. i'm ready to go. >> all right. ann is here with her daughter heather and their friends, clair, emma and ellen. let's take one last look at ann clark before and see what our crack team's done with her. come on out,nn. >> oh, my gosh! >> no, no -- don't turn around yet!

>> stay right here. don't move. >> did jerry give her our wine? >> all right, ladies. take off your blindfolds, please. >> all right, ann. turn around now, darling, and you can see. >> oh, my gosh! >> you look awesome. >> oh, my gosh. >> you look great. spin right around, look right here. >> louis, tell us about that. that's not the same person, louis. >> no. the new blonde is brown. but the funny thing is ann is actually playing hookie today for her makeover. >> that's all right. nobody will recognize her. >> and again that's a layered haircut with movement by dana and just natural looking makeup. >> beautiful! and this outfit is so trendy and sexy. >> all the basics she has. so the new jeans, not your daughter's jeans, nydj. and the jacket -- >> look at heather. are you freaking?

>> heather, are you proud of your mom? >> yeah. she looks amazing. totally different like look for her. >> she's like rocking it, right? >> she sure is. where's tammy salsa? come on out. ladies, great makeovers. >> louis and jill as usual, everybody, thanks! >> up next, oh baby, it is a double dose of "webtastic" videos right after this. >> nice job! attention - americans living with limited mobility. what do you do when you can no longer get around like you used to? when you fear losing your independence? who do you call? call hoveround now, to see if you qualify for america's premier power chair. hi, i'm tom kruse, inventor and founder of hoveround. now you can do more, see more, enjoy life more. here's why hoveround makes it easier than any other power chair. hoveround is more maneuverable to get you through the tightest doors and hallways. more reliable. hoveround employees build your chair, deliver your chair, and will service your chair for as long as you own your chair. and most importantly, 9 out of 10 people got their hoveround for little or no cost.

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hoda and i feel really bad that we did not have time this morning to talk about this incredible show that we saw yesterday called "peter and the star catcher." get seats now because when the reviews come out for this thing you're not going to be able to get a seat. we're going to tell you all about it tomorrow, it is one of the best shows we've seen in so long. my mouth and jaw still killing me from laughing so hard. >> you're also going to laugh about what sara's got. it is "webtastic." she digs through all those videos and comes up with the cream of the crop.

right? >> yes. and this week we're stepping it up with a double feature, both involving little ones facing a challenge. so check out baby liam who gives new meaning to the term babies first steps. >> he was 18 months old when they were teaching him this. >> they tried to get him to learn how to walk down. he thought it was hysterical. he's now 2 and whenever he watches the video he calls it boom steps. >> he's so cute! boom steps. >> but that's not all. little liam isn't the only baby learning to navigate a step. check out these ducklings who are having a hard time making it up the curb.

>> you know what? someone helps them out. the mommy is not happy. they're going to get there. this was taken in sugarland, texas. >> it just show you everybody needs a break now and then. >> that is adorable! >> that was a metaphor for life. we all need a little help up once in a while. thank you, honey. can a better job and more money make you happy or can it stress you out? plus, a variety of summer camps that can fulfill all your kids' dreams and desires. at least most of them. and a performance by wilson phillips after your local news. [ male announcer ] when do you take 5-hour energy? when i'm on the night shift. when they have more energy than i do.

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we're back on this thirst day thursday with more of "today." one reason you may be stressed out -- a recent article in "time" magazine asked what if the good life isn't really all that good. >> new research shows that along with a high-powered job and a bigger paycheck comes something called high-status stress. jeffrey kluger is "time" magazine's senior editor and lisa bragg is a psychologist. if you were to make a bell curve, people who are most stressed are the people in the lower income category which is very understandable. >> the desperation quotient. >> the middle income not as stressed but when you get back to the higher income the stress level goes back up. why is that? >> it is true there but it is also true across all income spectrums. as you climb, certain responsibilities, certain pressures that weren't a part of your life beforehand begin to accumulate. you're responsible for other people which is a deeply, deeply challenging thing to do because

you have lives in your hands. the expectations for the kind of work you're going to be doing and for your availability is greater. you also have what are called microimpression management activities which is just a gobbledy-gook way of saying suddenly you have to worry about what you're wearing, where your kids are going to school. all of these things are the sort of prices of being successful. >> and you may not have the tools to deal with that sort of thing. >> there's a website called rich people's problems. you don't feel much empathy there. >> it is first world problems. it is exactly that. i don't really feel sorry for you because that sounds like a problem i might not mind having. your body registers stress what no matter what kind of stress it is. if you're choosing to be uptight about something or not be as peace about something, doesn't matter if you're doing it in your honda or rolls royce. your body is not going to feel good about it.

>> even if you have a regular job and you get a raise, you're saying a raise could trigger this one sort of thing. >> that's the thing. it is not just the 1% because it is hard for most of us to feel sorry for the 1% but the fact is it is the 99% as well. you have more money suddenly. you've been fantasizing for a long time about what i'm going to do with that money so you know at some point i really shouldn't buy the 40, 60, 90-inch flat screen that i've been dreaming of but it becomes hard to resist. as a result the money you thought would go to making you solvent again could put you back in debt. >> how do you deal with something like that? >> let's pretend you do get lucky in this economy and get a little bit of a raise -- >> not lottery lucky. >> how do you deal with that? >> what's happening here is your desire is trumping your logic and you're buying that one thing. what we don't understand is that you have to learn to be relaxed. you have to learn almost to be happy and peaceful. that's not something that comes naturally in this day and age. actually taking relaxation classes, taking breathing

classes. just exercising you have to be or make an effort to be relaxed regardless of your income. >> the word happy comes from happenstance which means your circumstances determine what level of happiness you have in your life when the people that have discovered joy in all circumstances are the ones that seem to be able to navigate these changes in life. >> but aren't some people hard-wired? some people i know stress over everything that's nothing. >> that is not you, hoda. >> but i think -- is it a way that we're wired in some cases? as opposed to our circumstances? >> absolutely. i think the more that researchers look into the roots of temperament, the more they realize we do come factory loaded at birth with a certain idle level, a certain intensity level so there will be some people who will engage in optional hysteria or elective outburst. >> but that won't hold up in a court of law.

>> and stress can turn into something physical. when you stress out it is not just -- >> your cortisol levels go up, adrenalin, your breath gets more shallow. you have all kinds of medical conditions -- irritable bowel. back problems, g.i. problems. >> you just described us perfectly. should we learn more than that just learn how to be very, very grateful and content in whatever state we're in? >> grateful is incredibly important. learning to relax and being grateful for everything you have. absolutely key. >> and if you get a little bit of something extra, it is awfully nice to put it in perspective and give a little bit of it away, realizing that if you've been blessed it is for a reason so you can pass a blessing on. did you like that, mr. "time" magazine? >> i did. and that's our goal. >> thank you so much, both of you. up next -- thank you for the flowers. up next, you saw what it did to the regular coca-cola can and the diet cola can.

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hoda's still all upset that the coca-cola sinks and the diet coke doesn't. >> doesn't make sense! >> we've done it twice. >> it doesn't make sense. >> how much scientific evidence do you need, hoda woman? she just doesn't believe it. all right. it is time for today weighs in regarding diet, nutrition an overall health. guess who is here? >> today we are going to look into sugar versus low-calorie sweeteners. introducing carbs back into your diet and the truth about diet yogurt. >> weighing in is "today" diet and nutrition expert, madelyne burner. >> how are you do? >> we're going to get to the viewers' questions. sherry writes sugar is natural and low calorie sweeteners are not. which is the lesser of two evils for a nice sweet drink.

i don't want to drink water all the time. >> when it comes to sweetens, everybody is a little right. when it comes to sugar, it is not the enemy 15 calories. for low calorie sweeteners they're safe, they work for some people. if you don't like them, don't use them. >> you still hear stuff about the chemicals involved and that sort of thing. >> if you don't like it, don't use it. >> you say they're safe. >> the fda keeps reviewing this. even though groups are saying they are not safe, all the evidence weighs that you can use them. but if you don't like it, put a little sugar. the most important thing is start with things that are unsweetened. >> what about agave. people put that in things. >> that's the same thing -- brown sugar, honey, it is not any healthier. it is only 15 calories in a teaspoon. but what do you girls use? >> i was using stevia because it also has carbs. i went back to the splenda. >> that's fine, too.

but whatever you want. just use a low amount. it is like people who have a hot fudge sundae and diet coke. and they think, okay, i'm going to save these calories. jamie writes i'm 41 years old. i've lost 23 pounds since january and have cut out most carbs. do i need to introduce carbs back into my diet? people worry they'll gain the weigh back quickly. >> when you cut them out you lose a lot of fluids, but that's water weight. you can't live without carbs forever. it is very hard. >> it is also dangerous. right? >> you should have some carbs but you want to have smart carbs and have things that are nature's carbohydrates. fruits and vegetables with carbohydrates. fiber-rich starches are but in small amounts. you want to do that because it prevents deprivation. what do you do for carbohydrates? >> a baked potato. >> i eat carbs. i like carbs. >> she balances everything out with lots of exercise. >> well that counts, too. >> brittany writes is frozen yogurt a good dessert? the store claims that yogurt

is good for you but is that true? is it better than ice cream? >> frozen yogurt is a good dessert. it is the biggest health food impostor. you hear yogurt, must be good. it is an impostor only because you want a reduced fat item. that's going to be frozen yogurt and it only helps if you have a small amount, then add fruit on top. i'm not saying well, because it's frozen yogurt, i'll have -- because you can get frozen yogurt with the came calories as ice cream. sometimes a dessert is just a dessert. do you eat frozen yogurt? >> my daughter got me on pink berry. have you ever had pink berry. >> no. is it good? >> it's very good. >> coconut -- it's fabulous. >> 30 seconds, but this viewer wants to know if cleanses are good or do the pros outweigh the cons. >> when you heard the word cleanse, all you want do is eat unprocessed foods. that's a good cleanse. juices, clean yourself out. stay away. always bad. >> look at madelyne, she's the

best example. >> i take after you! >> if you guys have any questions, plea send them to klgandhoda.com and madelyn will answer them for us. up next, choosing the right summer camp for your little precious one. little nose pickers are going to go away for the summer. after this. i'm meteorologist chris warren with your forecast. the active weather for the day will be throughout the heartland, into missouri, illinois, wisconsin, iowa. that's where we're going to watch for the threat of more storms. that next system also pushing into the inner mountain west. that will be the troublemaker for the weekend. ahead of these systems, very mild air, starting to see things warm up in the northeast. lower to mid 60s from boston to new york. by this weekend, it is going to be gorgeous. fire conditions are going

deteriorate, as well. a beautiful day in the northeast, still warm in the south. here's that system moving out on saturday. there will be that severe weather threat and the chance for tornadoes. keep it tuned in to the weather channel all weekend long for the latest on these storms, which includes friday, saturday and sunday, possibly early next week. in the intermountain west, the rain and snow will be an issue. and this blue, the cool colors means cool temperatures. warm colors, warm temperatures. 70s in minneapolis. 77 in kansas city. also going to see the readings in the 70s and 80s in the southeast. so the weekend, that next threat comes out here from parts of texas all the way up into the midwest. a chance for strong somes at times. that system moves further to the east monday. look at some of these warm temperatures. d.c., close to 90 to begin the week. then we'll see that chance for storms in the eastern lakes.

another system moving into the east. temperatures cooling off behind that. once that gets through on wednesday, throughout parts of the southeast, temperatures plummet back down to the 50s and 60s. remember, weekdays on the weather channel, you can "wake up with al and stephanie." c'mon dad! i'm here to unleash my inner cowboy. instead i got heartburn. [ horse neighs ] hold up partner. prilosec isn't for fast relief. try alka-seltzer. it kills heartburn fast.

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>> announcer: "today's moms" is brought to you by -- before you know it school will come to an end and your little ones will be looking at you wondering what adventure do you have planned for me today? >> editor in chief of timeoutkids has a list for innovative camps from across the country. >> is there a way parents can make sure they're picking the right one? >> there are so many options. first find out what kind of camp your kid wants to go to, a general interest camp, which has tons of activities like swimming and arts and crafts and sports, or do they want a general interest camp if they're really into music or drama. >> the last thing i would think you want to do is send your kid off to a camp they do not want to go to. >> especially once they're a little bit older. do the research with them. >> there's one called curious jane and curious jane jr.

>> this is a special program for girls only. started in new york. now it is in new york and boston and philly, specifically for girls. it really empowers them and lets them do really fun stuff. some of the programs that are involved are toy design. so right at the beginning of the camp the kids pick their own toy. they decide what they're going to make. >> is it a sleepover camp? >> basically two sessions. for the younger kids it is a day camp. this year for the first time there is a special overnight camp for about one week for kids going into fifth grade. >> are they pricey? >> all of these camps kind of vary since they are in different cities and different states. depending or you live. so check them out. >> the i.d. tech camp? >> it's for techie kids. >> for techie kids but really cool spins for kids ages 7 and up. it is in 27 different states. the coolest program i think they have is that kids learn how to make ipad and iphone apps. pretty impressive. >> at 7 years old? >> these kids will know so much by the time they get to college and eventually have jobs. there's also video game design.

instead of your kid sitting home all summer and playing video games, they're learning how to create them. >> it is like a camp and they're looking at a screen. >> but there's always some sort of outdoor element. even if they are inside, they are outdoors at some point running around and getting some activity. >> that was my biggest concern. >> what about circus of the kids? >> this sounds like a ton of fun. these instructors come in to already existing camps for one to two-week periods. they teach kids acrobatics and gymnastics and by the end of the time the kids know how to do trapeze and high wire and trampoline. >> fun! >> pretty impressive to come back to school after the summer and say look what i got to do. i got to try the high wire. there is an entertainment afterwards so parent can actually see what their kids learned over the summer. >> where their money went. >> this next one sounds great -- camp jam. it is for kids that like to sing. >> this is the biggest rock 'n' roll camp in the country.

it is for tweens and teens. they're forming their own bands at such young ages. kids get placed in a band with kids who have the same amount of experience as them. they learn drums and guitar. they pick a song to focus on, then they practice that the whole summer with the instructor. then like the circus camp there is a show at the end, they perform and they also get a cd to take home with their work. >> what age are kids ready to go to sleep-away camp? >> a lot of times it is before fifth grade so around 10 or so. but if there is a child who is 6 and they have an older sibling that's already away at sleep away camp, that might be okay. >> and you know your kid. >> the mad science camp. take us there. >> this is for kids who want to do a little bit of learning over the summer but with a fun spin. this is programs all over the country. they have a great website. punch in your zip code, you'll find something right in your neighborhood. some of the programs i love are dino lab where kids pretend to be paleontologists. one they pretend to be on a

crime scene, like law and order, going through clues and figuring out the -- >> something that's good for everybody, you usually have a ymca in your neighborhood. >> that's a tried and true favorite. there are over 2,000 day camps across the country, overnight camps, family camps. that's more of how we remember the traditional camp experience. kids are going to try sports and archery and arts and crafts and get to roast marshmallows and drink hot cocoa. >> i went to camp when i was a kid. you don't ever forget it. it is such a great experience. >> all these camps are a really great bonding experience for people that you meet there. >> up next, their beautiful harmonies are back. a performance by wilson phillips. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

>> announcer: the "toyota concert series" on "today" brought to you by toyota. ♪ wilson phillips has been making music for two decades. on thai new album, their tap into songs from the beach boys and the mama and papas. >> before we sign off for the day we leave the ladies singing you "hold on" the number one debut single. it started it all back in 1990. have an awesome thirst day thursday. see you tomorrow for try day friday. ♪

♪ i know this pain ♪ why do you lock yourself up in these chains ♪ no one can change your life except for you ♪ ♪ don't ever let anyone step all over you ♪ ♪ just open your heart and your mind ♪ ♪ is it really fair to feel this way inside ♪ ♪ some day somebody he's gonna make you want to turn around and say good-bye ♪ ♪ until then baby are you going to let them hold you down and make you cry ♪ ♪ don't you know don't you know things can change things will go your way ♪ ♪ if you hold on for one more day ♪ ♪ can you hold on for one more day ♪ ♪ things will go your way hold on for one more day ♪

♪ ♪ you could sustain ♪ or are you comfortable with the pain ♪ ♪ you've got no one to blame for your unhappiness you got yourself into your own mess ♪ ♪ letting your worries pass you by ♪ ♪ don't you think it's worth your time to change your mind ♪ ♪ some day somebody's gonna make you want to turn around and say good-bye ♪ ♪ until then baby are you going to let them hold you down and make you cry ♪ ♪ don't you know don't you know things can change things will go your way ♪ ♪ if you hold on for one more day ♪