In the Odyssey of the Mind . . . Students learn to work together and develop team-building skills. Students learn to examine problems and to identify the real challenge without limiting the possible solutions and their potential success. Students of all types will find something that will appeal to them. The fun of participation leads to an elevated interest in regular classroom curricula.
Teachers have a program to further provide students with a well-rounded education.
Millions of students from kindergarten through college have participated in the Odyssey of the Mind. Since the Odyssey of the Mind eliminates the fear of criticism, even shy students are afforded the opportunity to open up and express themselves. Students learn to work in teams. Each year, five new competitive problems are presented for the teams to solve. These long-term problems are solved over weeks and months.