Glee Mania: Summer Camp Programs and the Release of Glee Books

The first season finale of Glee aired just days ago and some may already be going through withdrawal. If these Glee superfans are between the ages of 10 and 16, they may not have to wait until the premiere of the second season to get their fix.

The Fox show has become a crazed sensation and had attracted an amazing fanbase. The show seems to appeal to just about every age group that can appreciate choir-style singing and choreographed dance numbers. In response to the Glee craze, summer camps across the country are offering children the chance to learn song and dance routines from the popular show.

Camp Glee is taking place in several areas across the country, like St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Mo. that is open to kids ages 10 to 16. The four sessions they have offered are already filled and even more children are on a waiting list for the program. You can also register for Camp Glee at the Charlotte Academy of Music in Matthews, N.C. and at Kindermusik Arts Center in Croften, Md.

With about 10 million kids attending summer camps in the US every summer, this is definitely a profitable market for the programs and they are currently charging anywhere between $149 for one week to $450 for two weeks.

Glee summer camp has already beaten out another session based on Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series, where children impersonate a character from the story and create alternate endings in the plot.

For fans who don’t fit into the 10 to 16 age group or who may not be attending summer camp this season, Little Brown Books for Young Readers has something to keep the Glee withdrawal at bay. A series of five authorized books based on the hit show will begin rolling out starting September 1st, starting with (naturally) The Beginning, a prequel to the show that will come out in time for the premiere of the show’s second season.