Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind™ promotes creativity, problem solving, teamwork, and more. It is a creative problem-solving competition that gives kids the confidence to think for themselves and to create solutions to any challenge. Independent study, original ideas, and critical thinking skills are rewarded over getting the “one right answer” thanks to our unique open-ended problems that are backed by educators and experts in STE(A)M fields. Performance, art & cultural studies are also incorporated, creating a well-rounded program that has impacted lives for over 40 years. OM benefits all types of students as they learn to think beyond the box!
Our Values
Science
Earth, space, chemistry, and physics. OM teams are allowed to tap into any scientific field.
Technology
Teams explore methods, systems, and devices to incorporate into or aid with construction of their solution.
Arts
Teams explore contemporary art disciplines, artistic vehicles, and artistic genres. The arts have no limitations in an OM solution.
Engineering
Teams apply mathematical, artistic, technological and scientific principles to understand and build their solutions.
Mathematics
Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve the long-term problems.
Creativity
Teams learn to think Beyond the Box™ and find the most creative solutions to our long-term problems.
Time Management
Teams learn to prioritize, delegate, set goals as a team and individuals, and determine their own deadlines to complete tasks.
Communication
Team members learn to share their ideas, thoughts, strengths and skills, with their peers.
Critical Thinking
Teams learn to analyze and evaluate the long-term problems and skills and determine how they will effectively form a solution.
Teamwork
Team members work together, combining their skills and ideas, to create a solution to an OM Long-