My Camp Rock facts for kids

My Camp Rock was a fun singing competition show. It was inspired by the popular Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock and its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. The show aired in different countries. The United Kingdom had two series. Sweden, Denmark, and Norway had two versions called My Camp Rock Scandinavia. In 2010, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg launched their own version called My Camp Rock Benelux.

My Camp Rock in the UK

My Camp Rock 2009

The first season of My Camp Rock in the UK aired on Disney Channel UK in April 2009. Kids aged 8 to 16 could enter by sending a video of themselves singing songs like "This Is Me" or "We Rock".

The best 8 entries were chosen to join a special 4-day singing and dancing workshop. This workshop was just like the one in the Camp Rock movies! Judges then picked 4 acts to compete in the Final Jam. Viewers voted for the winner.

The winner was Holly Hull, a 14-year-old from Camberley, Surrey. Her prize was to professionally record her own version of "This is Me" and make a music video.

Finalists of 2009

Here are the talented finalists who made it to the workshop:

• Jessica Hammond - 15, from Belfast
• Holly Hull - 14, from Camberley, Surrey
• DJ Ajayi - 14, from Solihull
• Reece Cook - 11, from Lowestoft, Suffolk
• Abby Timms and Lucy Jennings - 16 and 15, from Birmingham
• Alex Doyle, Jasmin Huysmans and Briony Morgan - 13, 14, and 15, from Dublin
• Lillian Chan and Saachi Sen - Both 13, from Hampstead, London
• Georgina Blyth - 12, from Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Episodes of 2009

The show had several exciting episodes:

• Episode 1 - Friday 3 April 2009
• Episode 2 - Friday 10 April 2009
• Camp Jam - Friday 17 April 2009
• Final Jam - Friday 24 April 2009
• The Results Show - Saturday 25 April 2009
• The Winner's Music Video - Friday 1 May 2009

Episode 1

The show started on April 3, 2009. Hosts JK and Joel introduced the "Camp Rockers" (the contestants). A vocal coach, Zoe Tyler, and choreographer, Gary Lloyd, also joined. The Camp Rockers sang solo for the judges. Then, they had their first singing and dancing lessons.

Episode 2

This episode aired on April 10, 2009. It showed the contestants training for the "Camp Jam." They also found out which songs they would perform. It was announced that four judges would pick the top four acts for the final.

Camp Jam

The "Camp Jam" took place on April 17, 2009. The contestants performed their songs. The four judges, including Zoe Tyler and Gary Lloyd, chose the best four acts.

The 4 Final Acts were:

• Reece Cook
• Abby Timms and Lucy Jennings
• Holly Hull
• Jessica Hammond

Final Jam

The "Final Jam" was broadcast live on April 24, 2009, from Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London. The four finalists performed their best. Viewers could vote online for their favorite act.

The Results Show

The winner was announced on April 25, 2009. The pop group The Saturdays performed, and Demi Lovato sang her song "La La Land." Demi Lovato also presented the trophy. The winner was 14-year-old Holly Hull!

My Camp Rock 2 (2010)

My Camp Rock 2 started on August 13, 2010. Sarah Jane Crawford and Nigel Clarke were the presenters. Trainers John Modi and Beth Honan gave the finalists tasks each week. These tasks helped them improve their performance skills.

The public voted for Shannon Saunders to win My Camp Rock 2. She won a professional recording and music video for her version of a song from the show.

Finalists of 2010

There were 4 finalists in this season:

• Leanne Fotheringham
• Parisa Tarjomani
• Shannon Saunders
• Ryan Hulme

Episodes of 2010

Episode 1

The 4 finalists were introduced. John Modi gave them a task to go busking in Covent Garden. Beth Honan surprised them with the dance group Flawless. Flawless helped them learn the dance for the Camp Rock 2 song "Fire."

Episode 2

The finalists learned which songs they would perform in the final. John Modi chose songs that fit their styles. They also practiced parts of the Camp Rock 2 song "It's On" as a group. Pop star Simon Webbe gave them individual coaching. They performed their songs at the International Youth Arts Festival.

Episode 3

Beth Honan gave the finalists one-on-one lessons to build their confidence. John Modi gave them individual challenges. For example, Leanne climbed a wall to overcome a fear of heights. Shannon worked at a market stall to get used to performing for crowds. These tasks helped them feel more confident.

Episode 4

The finalists performed individual concerts in their hometowns for friends and family. They also arrived at the venue for the My Camp Rock 2 final, Koko.

Episode 5

This was the final episode, airing on September 10, 2010. The finalists performed their last songs. The public voted for 16-year-old Shannon Saunders as the winner. She sang "Introducing Me." Shannon, a self-taught guitarist and pianist, won a professional recording and music video. She later recorded "I See the Light" for the Disney film Tangled.

My Camp Rock 2 Extra Jam

This was a series of short 5-minute videos. They showed the finalists of My Camp Rock 2. These shorts included sneak peeks of performances, interviews, training, and tasks.

My Camp Rock in Scandinavia

My Camp Rock Scandinavia 2009

A version of My Camp Rock for Sweden, Denmark, and Norway aired in 2009. It was shown on Disney Channel Scandinavia. The show was hosted by Lebanese-Swedish singer Eric Saade. The winner was Shenie Fogo from Sweden, who sang "Here I Am."

My Camp Rock 2 Scandinavia 2010

A second season aired in 2010. The winner was 13-year-old Vendela Hollström from Sweden. She sang "Its Not Too Late." The song "Fire," performed by Ola Svensson (Sweden), Mohamed Ali (Denmark), and Endre Nordvik (Norway), became a well-known theme song for My Camp Rock 2.

My Camp Rock in Benelux

My Camp Rock Benelux 2010

My Camp Rock also aired in 2010 for the Benelux countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The winners of this version were Cheyenne & Mayleen.

My Camp Rock in Spain

My Camp Rock Spain 2009

The winner of My Camp Rock Spain in 2009 was Lucía Gil, who was 10 years old and from Madrid.

My Camp Rock 2 Spain 2010

The winner of My Camp Rock 2 Spain in 2010 was Ana Mena, who was 14 years old and from Málaga.

My Camp Rock in France

My Camp Rock France 2009

The winners of My Camp Rock France in 2009 were Cynthia (15, from Arles) and Félix (16, from Meaux). They sang the French version of "We Rock."

My Camp Rock 2 France 2010

The winners of My Camp Rock 2 France in 2010 were Nicolas (15, from Pau) and Noémie (16, from Paris). They sang the French version of "It's On."

See also

In Spanish: My Camp Rock para niños