American Idol Camp Update
August 6, 2007 by Jeanne
I’m not even sure how I feel about Idol Camp never mind paying that kind of money for it. Oh well…
The American Idol 6 kids’ summer camp—which costs just $2,900 for a 10-day session, including room and board—“may be expanded next year from one month to three months with a West Coast summer camp possibly added a year later,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Ideally I would like to see our program reaching all around the U.S. and also touching kids from a whole variety of backgrounds and different cultures,” FremantleMedia’s Felicity Carr told the paper. She wants to expand because “funding for performing arts programs has been drying up over the last few years, so we are really just trying to fill that gap and encourage kids to extend themselves, take risks and pursue their dreams.”
And pay $2,900, although the camp did offer scholarships “to students from households with a gross annual income of $50,000 or less.”
This year, 700 kids participated, and the “atmosphere is noncompetitive,” the paper says. “A typical day begins with workshops featuring professional tips from industry insiders — from singers and musicians to producers and even the stylists of the hair and wardrobes of ‘Idol’ stars. After that, stretched through the day, are elective activities, including singing solo, performing in a band on stage, music video production, improvised acting, choreography, set-building and basic auditioning.”
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Hey, I’m Christine and I went to Idol Camp this year and I just want to say that it was completely worth all the money and time. It was absolutely the best experience I have ever had.
So, it’s a great thing.
Be a fan. :]
Awwww… Okay, if you went and you liked it I will definitely be more open about the camp. Would you be willing to tell me more about your experience?
Hey! I’m so willing to tell you anything you want to know. This is connected to my email, so just email me? Yah. It was amazing. Definitely keep in touch! :]
I went to Idol camp as well! I know I loved it and had a wonderful time! It was something I will never forget. I hope more people go next year, because it was definitly mind blowing. Getting to learn how to audition and just chilling with new friends, it’s a fun filled adventure.
Cool! Maybe I can do a story about it. That would be great because now I have a girl and a guy!
Christine, I’ll be writing soon – it’s been crazy trying catch up after being on vacation!
Andrew- first session?
I went to the second session. :]
Jeanne- Looking forward to hearing from you. Are you going to email me? Just wondering… :]] Do you need my email address?
Nope, second session! I believe you called me Eva after our Jepordy Skit!
Jeanne~I’d love to help you and hear from you! If you need my email adress let me know!
DUDE! EVA LONGORIA!! :]]]
Aw yah i totally know you! I miss you!
Yeah totally. I knew you would remember me after I told you!
lol
What’s your email?
Andrew – DON’T post your email here! I’ll pass it along to Christine if you want. Send me an email!
Ok Jeanne, but where cna I find your email?: I’d love ot talk to you and Christine!
jeanne.dupuis@b5media.com
Thanks Jeanne!
Hello!
I know this was written a long time ago but:
If one of you reads this could you please E-mail me?
I really want to go to Idol Camp and have some questions about it.
:]
Thankssss.
TayDaFishKisser@aol.com