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Where Kids Learn to Create, Stay Safe Online & Have Fun

A hands-on content creation camp for kids ages 8–16 where they learn the real formulas behind viral videos (hooks, storytelling, editing), discover how to stay safe and smart online, and get mentored by local creators! 

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Kids creating short-form video content at Catapult Lakeland
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5 Videos

One Video Made Daily!

Real Formula

Viral Storytelling

Gear Included

Tripod + Remote to Keep!

Friday Vote

Peers Pick the Most Viral!

Every camper receives a Creator Starter Kit on day one - included with enrollment!

A tripod and selfie stick with wireless Bluetooth remote. They use it all week and take it home. Just bring your phone or iPad and we handle the rest.

 

  • Works with any phone
  • Wireless remote included
  • Theirs to keep forever

One new video. Every single day.

Each day has a new theme, a new skill, and a real video your child films and edits before noon.

Monday

What is a hook?

Learn the formula that stops the scroll. Film “my favorite thing.”

Tuesday

Tell a story

Problem, agitate, solve. Film “something that drives me crazy.” Guest influencer joins.

Wednesday

Edit like a pro

Retention cuts, captions, music. Film “a day in my life.”

Thursday

Your voice

Find your style. Film “advice I wish I had sooner.”

Friday

Virality vote – the big reveal

Present your best video. Peers vote. Families invited. One winner. Everyone wins.

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Summer Creator Program

Ages 8-16 • June 15-19, 2026

$299

  • Viral Hooks + Storytelling Skills
  • 30-60 sec Reels + TikToks daily
  • Smart Online Safety Habits
  • Confidence On Camera
  • Guest Influencer Feedback
  • Friday virality vote showcase
  • ✓ Creator Starter Kit included
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Meet the Founders of the Influencer Academy

Nicole Rhea and Grant Sparks created The Influencer Academy with one mission: to bring real education and standards to an industry that has largely been figure-it-out-yourself.

As an influencer coach, agency founder, author, and entrepreneur, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when young creators jump online without the right foundation and they built this program to change that. The Influencer Academy exists to teach kids not just how to make great content, but how to stay safe online, protect their personal brand, and understand the space they’re stepping into.

Because the next generation of creators can succeed with the skills, confidence, and online safety tools to grow wisely in the digital world.

Nicole Rhea, MBA
Professor of Marketing – SEU
Influencer Speaker & Consultant
Founder, HotMod Influencer Agency

Grant Sparks💥
Trainer, Author
Founder, Spark Sites

A Fun and Bright Content Creation Space!

Lakeland Venue

📍630 N Ingraham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
🕐Mon-Fri · 8:30am-12:00pm
🚗Free parking available on site

Questions parents actually ask

What does my child actually make?
One short-form video every day – five total by Friday. Each is filmed, edited, and finished before noon. On Friday they present their best one and the group votes on which would go the most viral.
What device do they need to bring?
Any smartphone – iPhone or Android with a working camera. Download CapCut (free) before day one. We send full instructions in your confirmation email.
What is the Creator Starter Kit?
A flexible octopus-style phone tripod with a wireless Bluetooth remote. Every camper gets one on day one and takes it home at the end of the week.
Do you post their videos online?
Nothing is posted without explicit parent permission. All content is delivered directly to you. The Friday virality vote winner may be featured on The Influencer Academy social accounts – only with your sign-off.
Who are the guest influencers?
Local Central Florida creators with real audiences. They join Tuesday for a workshop and return Friday for the showcase and awards. They’re mentors, not just visitors.
What if my child is shy on camera?
Perfect – some of the best content creators started exactly the same way. We build camera confidence gradually. Wednesday’s video doesn’t even require talking. By Friday, most kids surprise themselves.

Ready to give them a summer they'll actually remember?

Spots are capped at 25 per week. When a week is full, it moves to waitlist only.

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