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Find Your Voice. Tell Your Story.

Find your voice and tell the stories that matter. SPOT 127 is an award-winning digital media center for Phoenix-area high school students. Our hands-on after-school programs and summer boot camps provide expert mentoring in video production, audio engineering, and digital photography. You'll not only master the tech but also develop critical leadership and career skills. Join us to create powerful media, engage with your community, and build your future.

Upcoming Courses

Summer Bootcamp

June and July, 2026
Our week-long bootcamps offer hands-on training in Storytelling, Audio, Photography, and Videography, all within a journalistic framework.
Applications now open.
Click to learn more and apply.

Fall After-school Program

September through December, 2026
Develop technical media skills, positive study and work habits, and important life skills in our fall after-school programs.
Applications open next summer.
Click here to learn more.

Spring After-school Program

January through May, 2027
Virtual 101 Course offering a beginner's course in digital media, and an in-person 201/202 Course for returning students.
Click here to learn more.
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In-school Workshops

SPOT 127 has partnered with several high schools and offers workshops to high schools during school hours throughout the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. We believe the demand for specific programs may be extensive, especially among high schools that do not have a digital media program or services to offer its students.

Educators, click to learn more.

SPOT 127 Youth Media Center provides young people in the greater Phoenix area mentoring and instruction in key digital skills that are vital for success in today's information economy. Your gifts of support help our students reach their greatest potential!

There are a number of ways to support SPOT 127 students to fit your ability to give, from making a dollar-for-dollar Charitable Tax Credit contribution, an immediate tax-deductible donation, or even showing your support with a T-shirt or tumbler from our store! Visit our support page to see all the ways you can help ensure the future of journalism and storytelling.

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What is the Charitable Tax Credit?

The Arizona tax law allows each state taxpayer to donate up to $506 (individuals or married couples filing separately) or $1,009 (married couples, filing jointly) per year to qualifying charitable organizations and claim a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit.

SPOT 127 is a Qualifying Charitable Tax Organization, which means your contribution is eligible for a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona taxes.

There is no out-of-pocket cost to donate to SPOT 127 because you’re essentially redirecting your state tax liability to SPOT 127!