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American Idol is going to summer camp

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CampHey, kiddies, ever dream that Constantine Maroulis or Kellie Pickler were your summer camp counselors? Those dreams may be closer to reality than you think, now that the ever-popular American Idol is taking its brand to summer camp. No, this isn't a Reality TV show (although I think that might work), or a movie (that's been done). It's an actual performing arts summer camp geared towards 12-to15-year-olds who dream of becoming the next Fantasia, Kelly Clarkson, or Taylor Hicks.

A total of 700 teens will be accepted into this year's inaugural "Idol Camp" which will take place in Massachusetts over four 10-day sessions.

Besides offering traditional camp activities (like swimming), the camp will include drop-ins from former Idols, and offer classes on audition techniques, dancing, and music video production.

Unlike the TV show, "Idol Camp" is NOT a competition. So rest easy, parents. Once you pay your $2,900 fee, the kiddies are there for the duration. Nobody is "voting" them out of camp or sending them home early.

According to a spokeswoman for the camp, if this year's "Idol Camp" is successful, it may expand in the future to include other "venues and nations."

I think "Idol Camp" sounds like a fine idea. And I can't wait until someone creates "Survivor Camp," for adventure-seeking teens, "Apprentice Camp," for future-entrepreneurs of America, and a kiddie weight-loss camp (and this one is a no-brainer) called "Biggest Loser Camp."

Honestly, I think all of our children's camps should have Reality TV-based themes and connections. Don't you?

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