Spy Hop provides real world film, music, audio and design programming where youth bring their voices and vision to life through meaningful creative projects.
Spy Hop’s mission is to mentor young people in the media arts to help them to find their voice, tell their stories, and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the World.
Spy Hop started in 1999 as a small, after-school, film program. Twelve students signed up, and when all twelve completed the full-year, it was clear young people wanted this kind of programming. Over the years we have created safe spaces for thousands of youth to be immersed in real-world arts and media programming, helping them turn their passions into positive impact.
PROCESS:
The Spy Hop Way is a youth-centered approach rooted in mentorship, media arts, and authentic creative expression. It blends professional training, youth-powered spaces, and real-world production to help young people tell their stories, build confidence, and gain future-ready skills in a supportive community.
COMMUNITY:
We have a vibrant community of students, parents, alumni, donors, and staff who support Spy Hop’s mission to amplify voices of the next generation.
FACILITY:
Our campus, the Kahlert Youth Media Arts Center, is designed with students in mind – creating a youth powered space of collaboration and joy. From our snack shack to our learning labs, our building is a beacon of creativity and learning for young aspiring media artists of all skill levels.
Spy Hop started in 1999 as a small, after-school, film program. Twelve students signed up, and when all twelve completed the full-year, it was clear young people wanted this kind of programming. Over the years we have created safe spaces for thousands of youth to be immersed in real-world arts and media programming, helping them turn their passions into positive impact.
The organization has since grown exponentially and now serves over 18,000 students a year from more than 120 schools across the state, making it one of the largest and most diverse youth media organizations in the U.S. This growth and success are the results of Spy Hop’s ability to develop and deliver an engaging portfolio that includes, in-school, after-school, and satellite programming in film, audio, music, and digital design.
PROCESS:
The Spy Hop Way is a youth-centered approach rooted in mentorship, media arts, and authentic creative expression. It blends professional training, youth-powered spaces, and real-world production to help young people tell their stories, build confidence, and gain future-ready skills in a supportive community.
COMMUNITY:
We have a vibrant community of students, parents, alumni, donors, and staff who support Spy Hop’s mission to amplify voices of the next generation.
FACILITY:
Our campus, the Kahlert Youth Media Arts Center, is designed with students in mind – creating a youth powered space of collaboration and joy. From our snack shack to our learning labs, our building is a beacon of creativity and learning for young aspiring media artists of all skill levels.
Who We Help
Youth empowerment and belonging
We Provide
Appreciation and respect for the arts
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human-centered mentorship
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Preparing the next generation
Spy Hop provides real world film, audio, music, and design programming that culminate in projects that amplify the voices and vision of the next generation. Taught by our dynamic and committed mentors, our afterschool programs create spaces for transformative self-discovery, creative expression, and community.
Spy Hop provides real world film, audio, music, and design programming that culminate in projects that amplify the voices and vision of the next generation. Taught by our dynamic and committed mentors, our afterschool programs create spaces for transformative self-discovery, creative expression, and community.
Spy Hop provides real world film, audio, music, and design programming that culminate in projects that amplify the voices and vision of the next generation. Taught by our dynamic and committed mentors, our afterschool programs create spaces for transformative self-discovery, creative expression, and community.
Spy Hop provides real world film, audio, music, and design programming that culminate in projects that amplify the voices and vision of the next generation. Taught by our dynamic and committed mentors, our afterschool programs create spaces for transformative self-discovery, creative expression, and community.
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If you are a parent or adult that has a business, grant, or financial way to help, Spy Hop is ready to put those resources to work.
If you are a parent or adult that wants to help kids tell their stories, please let us know.
Check out our 2022-2023 Evaluation Report to learn about how students attending Spy Hop “glow up” and become their best selves through art, creativity, and belonging.
Explore our 2020-2021 Evaluation Report to see how Spy Hop quickly adapted to continue serving students throughout Utah during a pandemic.
Explore our 2018-2019 Evaluation Report to learn about the impact of youth media on Spy Hop youth.
Read our most recent impact report! Step into the journey of the latest year at Spy Hop—celebrating statewide stories of mentorship, students, and program impact.
Throughout the year of 2022 and 2023, we’ve grown, changed and created a lot! We are thrilled to share our progress. Read all about the year’s accomplishments in this report.
Explore our 2021-2022 Annual Report. As an organization, we have much to be grateful for. We are proud of our work and the incredible accomplishments of our students, staff, and board.
