Contact us: sinnottpta.ootm@gmail.com
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What is Odyssey of the Mind?
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” ― Socrates. This is the motto of the “Odyssey of the Mind” competition.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international event/competition on problem-solving, that will happen in stages: Zone, State and World level. It gives kids exposure in different areas and encourages them to speak up and work together as a team.
Odyssey of the Mind is about FRIENDSHIP and FAMILY, finding that HIDDEN TALENT/PASSION. It's NOT just a place to learn HOW TO SOLVE a problem, but it's also a place to:
Odyssey of the Mind is about FRIENDSHIP and FAMILY, finding that HIDDEN TALENT/PASSION. It's NOT just a place to learn HOW TO SOLVE a problem, but it's also a place to:
- Learn to be a PROBLEM SOLVER in an ever-changing world
- Build the skills, expertise, and training necessary to solve tomorrow's problems
- Have FUN and BE CREATIVE
- Improve on COOPERATION, SELF-RESPECT and APPRECIATION and UNDERSTANDING of others
Just some of the ways OotM enhances education:
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Some testimonials and reviews:
https://www.odysseyalumni.org/success-stories
https://www.facebook.com/pg/OdysseyHQ/reviews/
https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/buddy-team-testimonials/
https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/nasa-testimonial/
https://www.odysseyalumni.org/success-stories
https://www.facebook.com/pg/OdysseyHQ/reviews/
https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/buddy-team-testimonials/
https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/nasa-testimonial/
John Sinnott OotM Calendar
Important/Useful links
Ready to be an OMer? - Fill out form
Contact us: sinnottpta.ootm@gmail.com
More information about the program: https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/
Contact us: sinnottpta.ootm@gmail.com
More information about the program: https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/
Coach/Volunteer Resources
- Amazing resources from Silicon Valley chapter
- Follow the link to get answers to questions like:
- Who can coach?
- What's the required time commitment?
- What does it cost?
- What are the guidelines for what is acceptable coaching?
- Is there an archive for spontaneous problems?
- And so much more..
- And as always, if there are more questions, please feel to reach out to us at sinnottpta.ootm@gmail.com
- Follow the link to get answers to questions like:
- View/Submit clarifications
- Need clarifications about the problem statement? You may find this link useful to see if it's already answered or submit further clarifications.
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More info about volunteering
Considering volunteering? Kudos to you!! Just that thought means that you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to next generation's problem solvers.
So, what exactly is required of volunteering?
Volunteers for the team are required to be 18+ years of age. While parents/relative volunteers are an active and integral part of this program; they are not required and should not assist in solving the problems. You’ll be surprised at the ideas that kids come up with when challenged to solve the problems and are trained to think outside-the-box. After all, today’s solutions may not solve the problems of tomorrow. And that’s exactly what OOtM prepares the kids for.
So, what exactly is expected of the volunteers? They are there to coach the team and kindle the creative side, to encourage the kids to really think out-of-the box, to explain the rules and scoring of the competition, to hold brainstorming sessions and make sure they are done in a safe environment with no criticism to any kind of idea, to take them to the competition venue and see the other awesome ideas. They are there to teach the kids skills needed while they work through the problem. For example, if the team needs to sew something for their project, coaches/volunteers can teach them sewing skills, but they are not allowed to sew the actual item. They are there to provide emotional support, and just be there for them. It’s going to be a fun and rewarding experience for the volunteers. And through the experience the volunteers improve their own mentoring skills!!
More details can be found here.
You are starting a journey that is fun and rewarding to both you and the team members. You may encounter trying times occasionally, but the rewards will far outnumber them. Remember to have fun and that meeting the challenge is what’s most important.
Every team that does this is a winner!
So, what exactly is required of volunteering?
Volunteers for the team are required to be 18+ years of age. While parents/relative volunteers are an active and integral part of this program; they are not required and should not assist in solving the problems. You’ll be surprised at the ideas that kids come up with when challenged to solve the problems and are trained to think outside-the-box. After all, today’s solutions may not solve the problems of tomorrow. And that’s exactly what OOtM prepares the kids for.
So, what exactly is expected of the volunteers? They are there to coach the team and kindle the creative side, to encourage the kids to really think out-of-the box, to explain the rules and scoring of the competition, to hold brainstorming sessions and make sure they are done in a safe environment with no criticism to any kind of idea, to take them to the competition venue and see the other awesome ideas. They are there to teach the kids skills needed while they work through the problem. For example, if the team needs to sew something for their project, coaches/volunteers can teach them sewing skills, but they are not allowed to sew the actual item. They are there to provide emotional support, and just be there for them. It’s going to be a fun and rewarding experience for the volunteers. And through the experience the volunteers improve their own mentoring skills!!
More details can be found here.
You are starting a journey that is fun and rewarding to both you and the team members. You may encounter trying times occasionally, but the rewards will far outnumber them. Remember to have fun and that meeting the challenge is what’s most important.
Every team that does this is a winner!
📣📣📣Odyssey of the Mind 2021-2022 Program Announcement
It’s a proud moment for us to say that this year 4 teams participated in the Regional level of competition Odyssey of the mind.
🐝2 teams from primary group (kindergarten to grade 2) are non-competitive showcase teams. They did exceptionally well and receive positive feedbacks. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
💪2 teams from Grade-3 to Grade-6 secured second positions in SiliconValley/Delta region 🏆 and moving for North California competition level at the end of this month.
We congratulate them and wish them all the best for the next round in state level.🙏
🐝2 teams from primary group (kindergarten to grade 2) are non-competitive showcase teams. They did exceptionally well and receive positive feedbacks. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
💪2 teams from Grade-3 to Grade-6 secured second positions in SiliconValley/Delta region 🏆 and moving for North California competition level at the end of this month.
We congratulate them and wish them all the best for the next round in state level.🙏