Our programs are for elementary, middle, and high school students ready for endless creativity and fun.
Don't know where to start? There are many ways to find YOUR path at Spy Hop! Here are a few examples.
Every friday, our studio is free to use. No registration required.
If you felt good in a drop-in class, try out one of our 3-6 week long intro classes.
After taking a Foundational, you can spend 4 months getting real world experience and earn a $200 stipend.
Another option is to join one of our bootcamps. They range from weeks to months long, with a strong focus on skill-building.
Master your skills! These project-based programs range from 10-12 months long.
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Artist Mentors lead a 60-minute interactive assembly where students explore media arts, share ideas, discover creative careers, and learn how to keep creating with access to free afterschool Spy Hop programs.
LEARN MOREArtist Mentors lead a 60-minute interactive assembly where students explore media arts, share ideas, discover creative careers, and learn how to keep creating with access to free afterschool Spy Hop programs.
LEARN MOREA short film created for the Salt Lake Peer Resource Center. Our students wrote, directed, filmed, and edited this project.
LEARN MOREA short film created for the Salt Lake Peer Resource Center. Our students wrote, directed, filmed, and edited this project.
LEARN MOREA short film created for the Salt Lake Peer Resource Center. Our students wrote, directed, filmed, and edited this project.
LEARN MOREArtist Mentors lead a 60-minute interactive assembly where students explore media arts, share ideas, discover creative careers, and learn how to keep creating with access to free afterschool Spy Hop programs.
LEARN MOREArtist Mentors lead a 60-minute interactive assembly where students explore media arts, share ideas, discover creative careers, and learn how to keep creating with access to free afterschool Spy Hop programs.
LEARN MOREA short film created for the Salt Lake Peer Resource Center. Our students wrote, directed, filmed, and edited this project.
LEARN MOREA short film created for the Salt Lake Peer Resource Center. Our students wrote, directed, filmed, and edited this project.
LEARN MORE
Prevention is woven into everything we do at Spy Hop. Operating at the intersection of education, youth development, mental health, and creative workforce readiness, our Youth Media Arts Center serves as a vital “third space” where young people aged 8–25 build self-confidence, media literacy, and community belonging—all proven protective factors against anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
Our scaffolded, mentor-based programming in film, audio, music, and design is strengthened by Wyman’s Teen Outreach Program (TOP), a nationally recognized, evidence-based model that builds life and leadership skills, strengthens relationships, and helps teens avoid risky behaviors through weekly peer group meetings, skill-building, and community service learning. Together, these approaches reduce key risk factors—including depressive symptoms and social isolation—across our programs and through statewide outreach in schools, treatment centers, and juvenile justice facilities.
Please make sure you and/or your parent/guardian have completed the Spy Hop Consent/In-take form before you begin a class.
Please click the link below to access the online form.
If you are having technical issues with the online form, please email programs@spyhop.org
Grab your free UTA pass at the front desk. This is available to all students enrolled in a program at Spy Hop. We are on the blue line and right next to the 9 line bus stop.
Please take good care of Spy Hop gear while you’re using it. All equipment should be returned at the end of the program in the same condition you received it.
We trust you to treat the gear with respect and take that responsibility seriously. If equipment is damaged or not returned, it may lead to lost gear privileges or fees to repair or replace it.
Our goal is simple: we want everyone to have access to great tools. If you treat the gear like gold, it’ll be ready for the next creator. In short, be a good human.
Spy Hop offers free after-school programs for students at the Kahlert Youth Media Arts Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Along with a safe, welcoming place to learn and create, Spy Hop also provides the following resources to help students succeed:
1. Discipline
The purpose of good classroom and camp management is to provide an environment conducive to learning and fun. Mentors have the right to teach and students have the right to learn. A disruptive student detracts from the learning experience and affects others’ enjoyment.
2. Students are expected to abide by these rules:
3. Cell Phone and Device Policy
We recognize that students may need to bring a cell phone/mobile device for communication. However, the use of digital devices during class is not permitted. Please leave tablets and game devices at home. Spy Hop is not responsible for any lost or stolen devices.
