Katy-Based Kids Creator Camp Scores Shark Tank Deal
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
April 28, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
A Katy based business focused on teaching kids how to become tech creators scored a deal on Shark Tank. All founders met at Seven Lakes High School and have expanded to all major cities across Texas.
Creator Camp, a kids-focused media creating camp founded by Katy ISD students scored a major Shark Tank deal recently. Shark Barbara Cororan joined their partnership with a heavily negotiated $350K at 18% deal.
Creator Camp is already available in major cities throughout Texas, but with this new opportunity they hope to branch out to communities across the U.S.
“This summer, we’re rolling out some of our most exciting camps yet—including our brand new Creative Entrepreneurs camp, where kids will create their own products or businesses, learn how to market and sell them, and even pitch them to instructors—just like we did on Shark Tank,” says co-founder Cazden Morrison. “It’s all about giving kids real-world creative and business tools in a fun, age-appropriate way.”
The founders are all from Katy and met at Seven Lakes High School’s filmmaking club. In 2021, they launched their first camp at a small Old Katy church, where they continue to host their flagship camp to this day. They have grown to serve over 750 campers every summer.
“We believe every kid deserves the chance to turn their screen time into something meaningful and creative,” says Morrison.
Creator Camp speaks of their gratitude for Barbara Corcoran and her support of their company.
“After we filmed our pitch and secured a deal, we were initially told we might not air—but Barbara went to bat for us and made sure we got a spot on Season 16, Episode 5. That kind of belief and support means everything,” explains Morrison.
According to the group, only 40% of businesses who pitch to Shark Tank actually make it on the show.
“She’s incredibly humble, generous with her time, and just a phone call away whenever we need advice,” says Morrison. “We recently spent time with her in New York City, where she arranged for us to meet with amazing mentors and speakers, helping us think bigger about the future of Creator Camp.”
In a world where creative content continues to stay in front of students, Creator Camp says that nearly 30 percent of kids ages 8 to 12 list “YouTuber” as their top career choice. Through their Creator Camp, they give them a structured environment to explore that dream in a safe space.
“Instead of telling them to avoid platforms like YouTube, Minecraft, or Roblox, we teach them how to use those same tools to express themselves, build confidence, and tell meaningful stories,” says Morrison. “Because the kids are genuinely excited and self-motivated to learn these skills, the learning outcomes are much more powerful and lasting.”
At Creator Camp, students learn how to film, edit, animate, code, and even build their own content brands—all while developing real creative and technical skills (that are arguably more important than several traditional STEM skills at this point).
They are one of the youngest, most cutting-edge summer camps in the country and hold a 5-star review across Google, but find the love that kids have for the camp to be the most important endorsement.
“We also work hard to keep our programs accessible, offering financial aid and bundle deals to make camp affordable for as many families as possible,” says Morrison.
Creator Camp is currently enrolling for the 2025 Summer Camp season. They offer multiple sessions for ages 6-13. Learn more online.
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