Founded in 1967 and formerly named Twin Cities Institute for Talented Youth, Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth continues to provides an educational community where diverse, intellectually curious students can experience the excitement of learning and expand their academic and social visions. The Institute has earned a reputation as Minnesota’s premiere summer academic enrichment program.

Last summer, students from over 100 schools attended the Institute's summer courses. Classes range in size from 10 to 16 students which encourages individualized teaching and a friendly learning environment.

The Institute has three programs:

Expand Your Mind for students completing grades 7 - 12, offers two summer sessions for commuter and residential students.

ExplorSchool for students currently in grades 4 - 6, offers one 2-week summer commuter session.

YES - Your Extraordinary Saturday for students currently in grades 1 - 4, offers Saturday morning classes on four consecutive Saturdays in the Spring or Fall session.