Thursday Teen Arts Night! Beginning at 4:45 students participate in Teen Talk or Gametime. It is a supervised teen-focused group that encourages students to get to know each other outside of their classes. Every week they explore their thoughts and ideas ranging from "favorite childhood memories" to "dealing with difficult friendships" or playing games that can be activity-based, brainteasers, encourage teamwork but overall have FUN! They are also given an opportunity for them to give input on future activities. Two sessions of 80-minute art classes beginning at 5:30 and 7:30. Students can register for just one class, but many stay for both sessions. Home-cooked meals are provided to all Teen Night students at no cost. Students enjoy a balanced dinner and a sweet treat while having some downtime with friends before the next session of classes. *Students wanting to try and experience a new class must have a conversation with an administrator and have parent approval. Troupe classes are also provided during Teen Night. Troupe classes are proficient art classes. Interested students/families must talk to an administrator. An audition or an interview is required Exceptional teen students may be invited to become Youth Leaders, a high-level training and mentoring program that prepares teenagers to serve as role models/mentors and program assistants for the Institute. Youth Leaders build a wide range of skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making that prepare them for success.