Podcast Camp is back. Short video lessons, a safe forum with feedback from Jerry & Tex, and a finished episode your SmartyPants can share. Ages 6 to 11, self-paced, no special gear.
Kids have so much fun they don't notice how much they're learning about storytelling, writing and problem solving.
Kids learn to share their ideas with confidence, in the kind of storytelling voice that makes you hit replay.
They go from watching screens to creating with them: recording and editing their own stories with easy, free tools.
Organizing ideas, writing for the ear and speaking clearly. Useful whether or not they ever podcast again.
Each week your SmartyPants gets:
The same storytelling techniques we use to make Who Smarted?
Pick a topic, shape the idea, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how Who Smarted? is made.
Turn the idea into a script with simple storytelling techniques.
Record with confidence and add music and sound effects.
Share the finished podcast (with your permission) and celebrate.
Self-paced video lessons made for kids
Live Q&A sessions with Jerry & Tex
Printable Creator Toolkit
Safe, moderated forum for feedback
Lifetime access to everything
Computer, phone or tablet
Internet connection
A quiet space to record
No professional gearThis episode of The Yuck and Wow Show was created in Podcast Camp in April 2026.
Emmy-nominated producer and the voice your kids love.
The storytelling genius behind the scripts.
My son practically begged me to sign him up. What surprised me most was the writing. He had to research his topic (sharks, obviously), figure out what was interesting versus just a fact, and then make it funny. Plus he learned how his favorite show gets made.Sarah M.Mom of two, Austin, TX
My daughter has said "I want to be a YouTuber" since she was 6. Podcast Camp was the first thing that engaged that creator instinct in a productive way: structure, pacing, writing for the ear. They treated the kids like real creators.David R.Dad, Brooklyn, NY
I made an episode about megalodons and did my own voice and picked the sound effects. Trusty was on video, which was so awesome. My favorite part was recording. Next I want to do the Bermuda Triangle.Jeremiah, age 9Camper, Madison, WI
The Smarty-Guarantee. We're so confident your kid will love camp that if it isn't the right fit within 7 days, we'll refund you 100%. No questions asked.
Kids ages 6 to 11 who enjoy stories and want to learn how podcasts are made. Parents often join in too.
Per household, so siblings can take part together. The live video platform may allow one device per sign-in, so siblings may share a screen.
A computer, phone or tablet, internet access and a quiet space. Kids record with the built-in mic and free software we recommend. Upgraded gear is optional.
No problem. Lifetime access means they can finish at any pace, and help stays available in the forum and by email.
Yes. Kids share their work and ask questions in a private, moderated forum, get feedback from Jerry and Tex, and can bring questions to the live Q&A.
Yes. Trusty teaches the video lessons on camera and joins some of the live Q&As.
One or two per month, on weekends. Kids can post questions in the forum anytime.
Totally fine. Most kids in art class won't become artists either. Storytelling, organizing ideas and speaking with confidence are useful for life.
Online, through a private learning portal you can open on a computer or tablet. Login details arrive right after you enroll.
If camp isn't the right fit within 7 days, we'll refund 100%, no questions asked.
