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Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth — Summer Camps in Minneapolis

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth

4.0(8)4.0 out of 5 stars, 8 reviews Minneapolis, MN

About Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth

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.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Parents seeking a summer camp that offers a strong balance of "intellectual challenge" and "super fun" activities for their children (Review 4)Children looking for opportunities to form "fantastic friendships" and engage in "extra curricular learning" (Review 1)Families seeking a long-term summer program solution, given the high rate of multi-year participation (Review 1)Parents interested in a program that can have a significant, positive, and lasting impact on a child's development and memories (Review 2)Primarily suitable for middle schoolers, as an "8th grader" had a positive experience (Review 4)

Why families love it

  • 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)

Good to know before you go

  • 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)
  • One parent reported a "poor experience with the interaction with leadership" (Review 5)
  • Dissatisfaction was expressed regarding "topics for parents" (Review 5)
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
No accommodations mentioned

What parents say

Kristine McKinney
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"My 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!"

a year ago

Becca Kvenvolden
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"I’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!"

9 months ago

Heather Lin
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"Both of my two kids attended MITY and love it so much! Thank you, MITY!"

a year ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.