Monsters and Critics.com - USA - Once an "American Idol" runner-up, singer-songwriter Bo Bice has reinvented himself and established his own recording studio, and released another album, "See the Light."

Bice signed on to be a counselor this summer at Idol Camp, a summer camp in the San Bernardino mountains that caters to musically gifted kids between the ages of 10 and 15.

He was appreciative of the opportunity, and told me he ultimately plans on opening his own camp or school to teach kids the mechanics of music, from learning instruments to acquiring industry savvy.

Hundreds of young "American Idol" hopefuls will head to the hills beginning June

E! Online - USA - Bo Bice is looking to pass some Idol time as a camp counselor this summer.

The season-four runner-up has signed on to participate in an upcoming session of Idol Camp, serving as a mentor to musically gifted youngsters.

The camp, which caters to kids between the ages of 10 and 15, runs in two-week segments beginning June 15 and ending Aug. 23.

After debuting in Massachusetts last summer, the program moves to the West Coast this year, where it will be based in the San Bernardino mountains.

Other American Idol alumni who have committed to putting in an appearance at the camp this summer