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What is Odyssey of the Mind?
Odyssey of the Mind is a student-led organization that empowers students to create, grow and perform together as a unit of 5-7 students. The team of students chooses a problem to work on for the entire competition season. At competition the team is ALSO presented with a quick-solve problem called “spontaneous” (more on that below)
What is a “Problem”?
Each year Odyssey of the Mind HQ develops a new and exciting set of parameters for each of the 5 main categories and a primary problem for younger teams. Each team must creatively follow the rules to create an 8-minute skit that involves includes all of the elements listed in their problem packet.
Teams design and construct a working vehicle to perform a sequence of activities. The vehicle may be unmanned, or requires a ride-on team member to drive it.
Teams create one or more technical devices, often using skills like robotics, electronic engineering, and simple machines to complete a series of tasks.
Based on classical art, literature, music, culture, and history, teams work together to reimagine why and how things came to be, or how things are connected. Teams show their flair for theatrics and costuming in this creative exploration of history.
Teams design and build an 18 gram balsa wood structure, during the skit, team members load free weights onto the structure until it breaks.
Often involving humor and satire, teams have the opportunity to show off their theatrically creative side. Each team has a specific task list of staged theatre special effects that make their skit come to life.
For grades Kindergarten-2nd, teams get their first taste of Odyssey of the Mind to perform for and audience in a non-competitive showcase. These problems may include team members traveling to new lands, meeting team-created beings, or reimagining everyday items.
What is Spontaneous?
Teams are presented with a problem that they must solve in a short amount of time. This will test the team’s ability to work together, communicate, and think creatively to set their team apart from the rest.
Most importantly, Odyssey of the Mind is FUN. So, get six friends together (or total strangers!) and start creating.