What will your student be doing this Summer?
Give your teen 8 weeks of growth, leadership, and confidence. Spark is built for transformation — not boredom.
What Is Spark?
Spark is an 8-week summer growth lab built to ignite something real in your teen.
Each week, they’ll get a challenge, a mission, and a chance to collaborate in a community of Growth — all designed to build confidence, direction, and momentum from the inside out.
Spark is an 8-week growth lab built to ignite something real in your teen.
Each week, they’ll get a challenge, a mission, and a chance to collaborate in a community of Growth — all designed to build confidence, direction, and momentum from the inside out.
We built Spark for the students who:
We built Spark for the students who:
Teens who feel stuck, bored, or disconnected — but want more out of life
Students who are ready to grow (or need a push to believe they can)
Young leaders looking for real skills, real mentorship, and real community
Parents who want to see their child build confidence, discipline, and direction
Teens who feel stuck, bored, or disconnected — but want more out of life
Students who are ready to grow (or need a push to believe they can)
Young leaders looking for real skills, real mentorship, and real community
Parents who want to see their child build confidence, discipline, and direction
Anyone tired of surface-level programs and looking for something with substance
What Your Builder Will Get:
A weekly growth mission they’ll look forward to
Real-life lessons from mentors who get it
A community of peers doing the work too
New Skills they'll use in every area of life
A weekly growth mission they’ll look forward to
Real-life lessons from mentors who get it
A community of peers doing the work too
New Skills they'll use in every area of life
MEET your teen's mentors
Armah Shiancoe
From Immigrant to Community Builder - Armah brings a lifetime of experience — and heart.
As a former Teacher, talent recruiter, business coach, and lifelong community builder, Armah Shiancoe has spent decades helping young people find direction, sharpen their potential, and walk with confidence. He’s co-founder of
HeartLed
and a leading voice in our Spark summer experience.
This isn’t just a summer program.
It’s real mentorship from someone who
sees your child’s greatness — and knows how to draw it out
"There’s nothing more important than giving our youth real tools and belief in who they can become.”
— Armah Shiancoe
Your child will learn from a mentor who has:
Helped build thriving communities like Flexie and Land United Soccer, serving hundreds of families
Recruited and coached hundreds of students into college programs
Spent the last decade specializing in mindset, discipline, and self-leadership
Guided entrepreneurs, leaders, and athletes through challenges and into purpose
Mitchell Brooks
Founder of HeartLed • Lead Facilitator for Spark
The worst thing I ever did was give up on what was good in my life. Now, I help students see the greatness they’re carrying — and show them how to protect it.”
— Mitchell Brooks
Mitchell Brooks isn’t a polished speaker or a distant adult handing out advice.
He’s a young man who’s lived the struggle — and built his way out.
At just 23, Mitchell is a father, a leader, and a builder of systems that help young people rise. But not long ago, he was the kid who gave up on everything.
His teenage years were filled with confusion, pain, and poor choices. After his father’s arrest flipped his world upside down, Mitchell spiraled. He quit football and wrestling. He fell into drugs, arrests, and total emotional shutdown. But through grace, good people, and the decision to take responsibility — he changed everything.
Mitchell has now spent the last 5 years on a mission:
To create what he wished he had as a teen — a space where growth is exciting, purpose is clear, and leadership actually feels Real.
He co-founded HeartLed, built Spark from scratch, and leads the operations, fire, and mission behind it all.
Why Mitchell Connects:
💬 He speaks to students in a language they actually understand
🎯 He lives what he teaches — through family, business, and consistent self-leadership
📈 He’s been an entrepreneur, a content creator, and a school outreach leader — all before 25
🔥 He’s walked through the dark and built discipline anyway
Weekly Missions
Youth crafted Action-based activities that get them excited for Developing and being apart of something Real!
Student Leaders will partake in Interactive challenges developed to Spark the Inner Hero & Action Taker
A Community to Grow with
A Safe space to connect, get guidance, and grow together. Environment is everything when it comes to Growth - Your Young Adult being in the Right Rooms will largely dictate how their Future plays out.
Real World Confidence
Leadership skills that last long after the summer ends. We're all on the path of Development, The Youth has their entire life in front of them, Help them understand what Taking Initiative means.
Weekly Missions
Youth crafted Action-based activities that get them excited for Developing and being apart of something Real!
Student Leaders will partake in Interactive challenges developed to Spark the Inner Hero & Action Taker
A Community to Grow with
A Safe space to connect, get guidance, and grow together. Environment is everything when it comes to Growth - Your Young Adult being in the Right Rooms will largely dictate how their Future plays out.
Real World Confidence
Leadership skills that last long after the summer ends. We're all on the path of Development, The Youth has their entire life in front of them, Help them understand what Taking Initiative means.
❤️ Why Spark Exists
Because too many students feel lost — and no one’s showing them how to lead themselves.
We created Spark to fill a gap we’ve seen (and lived):
Teens are overloaded with entertainment, disconnected from purpose, and constantly told what to do — but rarely shown how to grow.
Spark is our answer.
A space where students are challenged to rise, supported by real mentors, and surrounded by a community that believes in who they can become.
It’s not school. It’s not just another camp.
It’s a leadership experience grounded in
real stories, real tools, and real transformation.
We know what it’s like to feel stuck.
That’s why we built something to help students
move forward — on purpose.
⚡️More Than a Program — It’s the Start of a Movement
Spark was born from something bigger — the HeartLed movement.
We’ve seen what happens when students drift through school feeling unmotivated or unsure of who they are.
Spark flips the switch.
This isn’t just a summer thing — it’s the start of something real.
Weekly missions. Real mentorship. Confidence that lasts.
Your student isn’t just attending Spark.
They’re stepping into a vision that’s bigger than themselves — a mission to build the next generation of leaders, creators, and culture-shifters.
🔥 What They’re Part Of:
Spark is the first step in a long-term movement built around youth leadership, family empowerment, and real-world change.
It’s not about perfect grades or following the crowd — it’s about learning how to lead your own life, speak with confidence, and bring your gifts to the world.
We’re building a network of Builders — teens who take ownership, choose discipline, and learn how to lift others while they rise.
This is just the beginning.
When students grow up HeartLed… the ripple doesn’t stop with them.
We are HeartLed, This is The Land United
Testimonials
Christopher Thorpe - Principal ILMS
I believe the best thing anyone can do that seeks leadership is to know what values they will not compromise, and SPARK seeks to help future leaders determine those....I wish SPARK was available to me when I was growing up. I think it's something every young person needs to work through, it's a powerful and self reflective curriculum that will develop not only great leaders but great people."
Reece - ILMS student
"You really inspired me to keep going, no matter what's going on, knowing that pushing through and continuing to work is what makes the difference" "Something I learned from HeartLed today was to always work for your dreams bc they wont come true if you don’t, making the right decisions is going to make you become the person you want to be."
Tanya McCree - Lancaster High
“I love they all had the growth mindset, that’s what we need to accomplish more in this day ... I really think they touched our students, We look forward to working with you guys again”
FAQs
Got Questions? Find Quick Answers About Joining and Benefits!
Who can join HeartLed?
HeartLed is open to all young individuals aged 14 to 18 looking to develop their skills.
How can I sign up for a HeartLed workshop or event?
Complete your registration above and Everything will be Sent to your Email!
What if my teen isn’t motivated?
That’s the point. SparkUp was built for students who don’t feel entirely driven yet. We live in a time where we have more access to resources than ever before, yet most fial
How often does HeartLed conduct events and activities
We conduct various events throughout the year. Regular workshops and mentorship meetings are held monthly, while larger events such as community service projects and cultural exchanges are typically quarterly.
Are Positions open for Student Ambassadors?
Yes, we are always open to Ready to Grow individuals who want to help Make a Difference!
How do I know it’s worth it?
You’ve probably spent more on shoes. This is about real growth that lasts a lifetime.
