Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
MITY is highly valued for its ability to combine "intellectual challenge" with "super fun" activities, fostering "fantastic friendships" and providing "extra curricular learning" that can create "long-lasting positive memories" for children over many years of participation.
Key Highlights
- ✓Fosters "fantastic friendships" among participants (Review 1)
- ✓Provides enriching "extra curricular learning" experiences (Review 1)
- ✓Offers an environment that is both "super fun and intellectually challenging" (Review 4)
- ✓Creates deeply positive and "long-lasting memories" for alumni (Review 2)
- ✓Suitable for multi-year participation by the same child (Review 1)
- ✓Popular enough for families to send multiple children (Review 3)
Standout Features
- ⭐Successfully blends "fun" with "intellectual challenge" (Review 4)
- ⭐Exceptional at fostering "fantastic friendships" (Review 1)
- ⭐Known for creating positive, lasting childhood memories (Review 2)
- ⭐Offers valuable "extra curricular learning" opportunities (Review 1)
Perfect For
Ideal For
Things to Consider
- ⚠One parent reported a "poor experience with the interaction with leadership" (Review 5)
- ⚠Dissatisfaction was expressed regarding "topics for parents" (Review 5)
Price & Value
Most parents found the experience "well worth the investment" (Review 1). However, at least one parent felt it was "not worth the money invested," citing issues with leadership interaction and parent topics (Review 5). This suggests value perception is highly dependent on individual experience with these specific aspects.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No accommodations mentioned
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information mentioned
🚗Parking Info
- •No information mentioned
👥Crowd Levels
- •No information mentioned
🛡️Safety Features
- •No information mentioned
⏰When to Avoid
- • Parents who highly prioritize consistent, positive, and direct "interaction with leadership" might find the experience unsatisfactory (Review 5)
- • Parents seeking specific types of content or engagement in "topics for parents" may be disappointed (Review 5)
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Your Extraordinary Summer (YES) - 1st to 4th Grade
Duration: Session A: June 15 - 26, 2026 (M-F); Session B: July 13 - 24, 2026 (M-F)
MITY provides advanced students with the opportunity to pursue their passions in a stimulating and inclusive environment. Students choose from unique STEM, humanities and fine arts courses that are hands on, inquiry-based and beyond the scope of a traditional curriculum. They also enjoy a variety of recreational activities that help facilitate lifelong friendships.
Includes:
- •unique STEM courses
- •humanities courses
- •fine arts courses
- •hands-on, inquiry-based learning
- •recreational activities
Your Extraordinary Summer (YES) - 5th to 7th Grade
Duration: Session A: June 15 - 26, 2026 (M-F); Session B: July 13 - 24, 2026 (M-F)
MITY provides advanced students with the opportunity to pursue their passions in a stimulating and inclusive environment. Students choose from unique STEM, humanities and fine arts courses that are hands on, inquiry-based and beyond the scope of a traditional curriculum. They also enjoy a variety of recreational activities that help facilitate lifelong friendships.
Includes:
- •unique STEM courses
- •humanities courses
- •fine arts courses
- •hands-on, inquiry-based learning
- •recreational activities
Your Extraordinary Summer (YES) - 8th to 11th Grade
Duration: Session A: June 15 - 26, 2026 (M-F); Session B: July 13 - 24, 2026 (M-F)
MITY provides advanced students with the opportunity to pursue their passions in a stimulating and inclusive environment. Students choose from unique STEM, humanities and fine arts courses that are hands on, inquiry-based and beyond the scope of a traditional curriculum. They also enjoy a variety of recreational activities that help facilitate lifelong friendships.
Includes:
- •unique STEM courses
- •humanities courses
- •fine arts courses
- •hands-on, inquiry-based learning
- •recreational activities
Your Extraordinary Saturday
Duration: During the school year
Programs offered during the school year for students to acquire new skills and ignite fresh passions.
Includes:
- •unique STEM courses
- •humanities courses
- •fine arts courses
Fall Session
A school year program available for application.
Events & Schedule
🛡️Safety Policy
- • MITY’s safe, inclusive climate fosters a feeling of family among students and staff.
📅Booking Policy
- • Apply Now for Fall Session for Grades 1-5.
Recent Reviews
Kristine McKinney
a year agoMy daughter has participated in MITY for many years. I highly recommend the experience - it's provided extra curricular learning and fantastic friendships. Well worth the investment!
Becca Kvenvolden
9 months agoI’m an alumni from the late 80s/early 90s, and I still look fondly on “T-city” which I recall it being called. Going each summer was the very best part of my difficult childhood. Thank you for the memories!
Heather Lin
a year agoBoth of my two kids attended MITY and love it so much! Thank you, MITY!
Sa Schloff
7 years agoMy ring 88th grader had a great time at MITY last summer. It was both super fun and intellectually challenging.
Elizabeth Chidothe
a year agoPoor experience with the interaction with leadership and topics for parents. Not worth the money invested.