Protecting the future of creativity by making sure the next generation gets access to the arts.
What we run for young people
Creative Health Sessions
- Six-week creative blocks for young people aged 13 and over
- Referred through pupil referral units, alternative provision and youth services
- Find out more
Youth voice and consultation
- We consult young people on what creative provision they want
- What they tell us shapes what we run
Creative programmes for young people
- Fashion, music production, music business, and content creation and media, taught at a level and pace that works for 13 to 17 year olds
- Led by working industry professionals
- No portfolio, equipment or experience needed
- Built around neurodivergent and disabled young people from the start
- Set up for schools, colleges and youth services for a specific group, with open cohorts listed here when we have funding to run them
Summer schools and holiday provision
- Short, intensive creative programmes across the school holidays for 13 to 15 year olds
- Small groups working on a real creative output, whether that’s a track, a collection, a short film or a campaign
- Ends with a showcase or listening session that families are invited to
- Food and travel covered where the programme is funded
- Delivered with local authorities, schools and venues, with open places for families announced here when we have them
How we work
- Everyone who delivers for us is DBS checked and safeguarding trained
- We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a deputy reachable throughout every programme
- Longer programmes always run from accessible venues
At 18
Young people who've been part of Hype & Genius Youth are welcome to apply for our core programmes, music camps and artist development when they turn 18, and we'll always tell them what's open. See our programmes
Get in touch
Schools, referrers, youth services, parents and carers can email youth@hypeandgenius.com to arrange a call. We reply within five working days.
Safeguarding
Hype & Genius CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people who take part in our activities. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Korinna Williams and our Deputy DSL is Khadijah Saleem. Read our Safeguarding Policy or raise a concern at safeguarding@hypeandgenius.com.