Odyssey of the Mind
Calling all students who like to have fun while problem solving!!
Odyssey of the Mind is a national program where students combine problem solving and theater with a creative twist. Through writing of original scripts, creation of technical elements, costumes, and props, teams of students (as many as 7 per team) work together to produce incredible solutions to creative problems while thinking beyond the box! Odyssey of the Mind supports Common Core standards.
Details:
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Program is open to 2nd – 6th graders. Applicants must submit a written application and be approved by their teachers.
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Students must commit to attending weekly meetings with their coach/team.
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Parents must be willing to help when needed, support Coach.
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All teams must have a parent coach.
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Regional tournament is in early March.
** Parent Info Meeting on September 9th, at 8:15am in the Auditorium. Coastal Region Director, Beth Weissman, will be there to answer questions!
Questions? Please contact Jenny Salem or Cherie Frazier.
Odyssey of the Mind
24/25 Registration Begins May 17th
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Odyssey of the Mind is an international program where students combine problem
solving and theater with a creative twist. Through writing of original scripts, creation
of technical elements, costumes, and props, teams of students (as many as 7 per team) work together to produce incredible solutions to creative problems while thinking beyond the box! Odyssey of the Mind supports Common Core standards.
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Details:
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There are three divisions at ECC: grades K-2 (non-competitive), K-5 and 6-8.
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Applicants must: submit a written application to enroll.
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Students must commit to attending WEEKLY meetings with their coach/team.
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Parents must volunteer at least 5 hours to program/team and support team/coach.
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All teams must have a parent coach.
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Regional tournament is early/mid-March.
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Information session May 29th 6:45pm-7:30pm
Contact Stephanie for location.
This program’s success at ECC relies entirely on PARENT VOLUNTEERS as COACHES,
and ASSISTANT COACHES! If you are interested, please consider coaching this year!
Student and Parent applications are due June 5th and teams will start forming in June 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.
Questions? Please contact Stephanie Barnes, Odyssey of the Mind Program Chair