August UNPHC EdX Topic: Education. Take advantage of these opportunities as we prepare for back-to-school days:
🧒 For Children & Families:
Salt Lake Education Foundation – Community Learning Centers
After-school help, free school supplies, academic support, and family resources.
📞 Call: 801-578-8258
🌐 Website: saltlakeeducationfoundation.org
Spy Hop – Youth Media Arts Center
Offers free and low-cost classes in film, animation, and music for youth ages 9–19.
📞 Call: 801-532-7500
🌐 Website: spyhop.org
SLCC and University of Utah Youth Programs
Creative, STEM, and language courses for school-age children and teens.
📞 SLCC: 801-957-5200 | U of U: 801-581-6461
🌐 Websites: slcc.edu | continue.utah.edu/youth
Best Buy Teen Tech Center (South Salt Lake Community Center)
Drop-in digital learning space with music, tech, design, and 3D printing labs (ages 13–19).
📍 Address: 2531 South 400 East, South Salt Lake
📞 Call: 801-483-6072
🌐 Website: sslc.gov
We wish you good health and much happiness.
AUGUST
RESOURCES
A few more resources for our UNPHC EdX topic of the month: Education
Take the time in this dog days of August to catch up on some topics, or start some new adventures:
Salt Lake County Virtual & In-Person Senior Centers Free classes in wellness, art, fitness, and tech basics—available online and at local centers.
📞Call: 385-468-3299
🌐 Website: www.slco.org/aging-adult-services
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – University of Utah
Short noncredit classes and free “Lunch & Learn” lectures for adults 50+.
📞 Call: 801-581-6461
🌐 Website: continue.utah.edu/osher
Salt Lake Community College Senior Audit Program Residents 62+ can audit most SLCC courses for $10 per semester.
Veterans and seniors (62 years and older) can audit many University classes for $25 per semester (plus any special fees). Known as House Bill 60 (HB60) and Senate Bill 45 (SB45), these programs are perfect for seniors and veterans who want to keep current in their fields or learn something new. You must be a resident of Utah and veterans need to show proof of veteran status with either a military ID or DD214 discharge papers.
📞 Call the University of Utah HB60 office at: 801-581-7155.
🎒 Back-to-School Tips & Resources:
✔ Back-to-School Supply Assistance: Granite Education Foundation Backpack Drive
Free backpacks and supplies for students in need.
📞 Call: 385-646-4110
🌐 Website: granitekids.org
Salt Lake Education Foundation Family Support Services Help with school supplies, food, clothing, hygiene kits, and more.
📞 Call: 801-578-8258
🌐 Website: saltlakeeducationfoundation.org
