Colorado Odyssey, Inc

McGraw Elementary' s Odyssey of the Mind Problem 1, Division 1 Team are the Colorado state champions! As state champions, the kids qualified to attend World Finals at Iowa State University in Ames, IA in May. World Finals is a huge event where the kids get to meet and compete against kids from over 30 states and over 15 countries all over the world. The team will be representing both their school and the state of Colorado on a truly global stage but they could use your help to get there - it costs over $1,000 per student to go!

Odyssey of the Mind is a judged, scored "STEAM" (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) problem solving program that teaches kids teamwork, creativity, and "thinking-outside-the-box." The kids do ALL the work themselves, as a team, to solve complex long-term problems. Our team has been working since November to build their robotic vehicle to go to a "drive in movie" -- the vehicle had to pick up a ticket, grab a concession, and enter into a kid-produced "cops and burgerlers" movie, all in the course of eight minutes! They also had to solve a "spontaneous" problem on the fly, showing their skills in teamwork, communication, and creativity.

All money raised will go toward supporting the team's trip to Iowa State through Colorado Odyssey, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your tax-deductible donation will help the kids experience all that Odyssey of the Mind has to offer at World Finals. Thank you for your support!

More information about Colorado Odyssey, Inc: A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international, non-profit, volunteer-lead, educational organization running a competitive, creative, problem-solving program for students from kindergarten to college.

And Olander's teams swept Regional and State tournaments for 1st and 2nd places after a challenging year full of growth, communication, learning, problem solving, spray painting, and a little bit of fun along the way.

Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an eight-minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style. Teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition. Awesome, right?!

The journey to Worlds is extraordinary: students refine their work based on feedback from judges, practice spontaneous problems, and continue cultivating their team relationships. It's a massive investment in time and money, and (from current students to adults remembering their childhood OM experiences) well worth it.

And that is why we are fundraising. We'll be hosting fundraising events (parties, plant sales), and are now asking you support the team here in any way possible, from cheers to cents to dollars! Please add a comment, donate, and share widely!

Friends, families, and local business - thank you for being a part of the Olander Elementary Odyssey of the Mind!

Please join us in helping get our teams to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Ames, IA in May!

Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is an academic program that focuses on creative problem solving, teamwork, and engineering skills to solve complex "problems" developed by the organization.

One St. Anne's team, comprised of 3rd and 4th graders, faced a problem of building a balsa wood structure and performed a skit explaining its discovery in deep space. The 8 inch high structure weighed 17g and held over 515 lbs!

The second St. Anne's team, made up of 4th and 5th graders, faced a problem of creating a skit around a rock band going on tour.

Both teams have worked incredibly hard on their problem since October, building props, constructing the balsa wood structure, and creating scripts to introduce and explain their stories complete with backdrops and costumes. As a result of their hard work, the Saint Anne's Episcopal School teams won First and Second place in their problem and division at the State Competition on April 6th!!

They've now been invited to compete at the World Finals Competition, where they will present their work alongside teams from 40 other states and 30 countries. To say we're proud is an understatement!! The competition is being held in Ames, Iowa and to help offset some of the costs and registration fees, our teams are fundraising. The team has approximately 1 month to try and raise nearly $20,000!!

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A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

Help Team Dragon go to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals! We placed 2nd at The Colorado OM State Tournament and are raising money to compete at World Finals in Ames, Iowa, May 20-25, 2024. Any donation will help make an impact.

More information about Colorado Odyssey, Inc: A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. #STEAM

We are the Neons! We are 4th graders from Graland Country Day School and we have been on quite a journey! We are participating in an international creativity competition called Odyssey of the Mind. This year, we chose "Problem 5: "Rocking World Detour". We came up with a hilarious 8-minute skit where we are an 80s band called The Neons who are supposed to play at a huge 80s party at Oprah's house in Sydney but we get detoured when Siri gets directions to the Opera House in Sydney instead! The Opera fans are not happy with our 80s tunes! Our creativity earned us 1st place at our regional competition and then 1st place in the state of Colorado!!! Now we are now raising money to get our whole team to Iowa State University at the end of May to compete at the World finals against teams from all over the US and the entire global! Any donation is greatly appreciated!

More information about Colorado Odyssey of the Mind: A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

DCS Montessori had 3 teams qualify for the World Finals at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa! But with great opportunity for the kids comes great expense, which is why we are asking for your help!

Odyssey of the Mind is a judged, scored creative-problem solving program that teaches kids teamwork, creativity, and "thinking outside the box." The kids do ALL the work themselves, as a team, to solve complex long-term problems -- our teams built self-propelling vehicles that move through a drive-in, a device that graded art, and came up with a theatrical skit about Treasure Island without outside help!

The kids placed first and second at the State Tournament and will now go on to represent the school and the state at the World Finals in Iowa. There are about 30 countries represented in the competition and our team gets to represent the State of Colorado in their problem and division. All money raised will go toward expenses for getting the kids to Iowa through Colorado Odyssey, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your tax-deductible donation will help the kids experience all that Odyssey of the Mind has to offer at World Finals. Thank you for your support!

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More information about Colorado Odyssey, Inc: A creative problem-solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long-term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8-minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

Dear Community,

We're on the brink of an incredible opportunity that promises to shape our futures. Having triumphed at both the regional and state levels in the Odyssey of the Mind competition, we have earned a place to compete on the global stage. This prestigious competition will take place in Iowa at Iowa State University at the end of May. However, we need your support to make this dream a reality.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to cover the expenses of sending our team to the World Competition. This amount will cover travel, accommodation, registration fees, and other essential expenses. With your generous contribution, you'll be directly investing in our growth and development. Odyssey of the Mind is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase our talents and represent our community on an international platform.

The Odyssey of the Mind competition isn't just about solving problems; it's about fostering creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. By supporting our cause, you'll be empowering us to excel not only in the competition but also in our future endeavors. Your donation will have a ripple effect, inspiring us to pursue our passions and pursue excellence in everything we do.

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goal. Whether you can donate $5 or $500, your support will make a difference. This competition is known to those who have attended as the opportunity of a lifetime.

Thank you for your generosity and belief in our potential. With your help, we can send our team to the World Competition to shine on the global stage.

Best Regards,

Odyssey of the Mind ActivateWork/PASB Team

This request is for a group of 5 hard working boys, whose Odyssey of the Mind 6 grade team from Graland Country Day School is trying to get to The World Finals!

Odyssey of the Mind provides opportunities to develop creative problem solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.

These boys won a spot at the Colorado State level that qualifies them to be able to compete at the World Finals this May, at Iowa State University.

These boys have worked tirelessly for months, creating their long term problem solution props, engineering and designing a unique, strong and durable balsa wood crush tower, refining their performance skit and practicing spontaneous problems solving.

Now here is where you can help. We are asking you to please help make their dream come true by contributing to their growth and goals with a donation. Any amount helps. This go fund me goes through Colorado Odyssey and is TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

We, the parents, coach and boys thank you for your help getting there!

Max Jones

Nathan Auchterlonie

Theiss Gerhardt

Liam Moore

Milo Craig

More information about Colorado Odyssey, Inc: A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

This great crew of McGraw Elementary 5th graders are State champions, and they are raising money to benefit their travel to Iowa State University in May of 2024 for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition!

Their team took 1st place at their Colorado State competition in early April, and they are now invited to compete against teams from over 30 states and 15 countries. Funds raised will be divided among team members for lodging, travel, and living expenses during the 4-day long tournament. Thank you for considering supporting these wonderful kids!

Colorado Odyssey, Inc is a creative problem solving program for kids K-College. Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

We are fundraising for Webber Middle School Odyssey of the Mind. This program encourages kids to think creatively and solve problems. Our team has worked all year to build a balsa structure and create a winning performance, including original script, characters, costumes, props, and audio, with no outside assistance. The team earned a spot at the OM World Finals after competing in regional and state tournaments. Your donation will help our team compete against other teams from around the world at Iowa State University in May, 2024.

Your contribution will make a difference in the lives of these young minds. Please donate and share this fundraiser. Let's help them continue their journey of creative problem-solving. Thank you!

More information about Colorado Odyssey, Inc: A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style and teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

On April 15th Olander’s OM students paraded into the Colorado State Tournament Awards Ceremony singing the Olander Osprey song, having qualified for the Worlds Final Tournament with their creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and fun team spirit.

They worked throughout the school year to build a dynamic machine, presenting it in a humorous performance. The team made a Rube Goldberg Machine out of plywood, PVC pipe, pulleys, buckets and hinges. They all leaned how to use power tools, including how to wire a light bulb. The team wrote a script set in a forest with animal characters, adding life and story to their machine. They practiced spontaneous problem solving too, working as a team when presented with challenges by OM judges. They built friendships and school community along the way - and Worlds will support them in continuing their growth as a team of creative, positive, curious students! 

A creative problem solving program for kids K-College, Odyssey of the Mind teams choose one long term problem to solve. In the process of solving their problem, children learn to think outside the box, work together to develop creative solutions to broadly defined problems, and present their solution in an 8 minute performance. Teams are rewarded for not just solving the problem, but for enhancing their solution with style. Teams compete in an on-the-spot spontaneous problem as part of the competition.

Be a part of the Olander OM team by donating for their journey to Worlds in Lansing Michigan, where they will be with teams from over thirty countries, learning about diverse cultures and continuing to grow as a team. All funds raised will cover travel expenses, room and board and team registration for the tournament. Thank you for your support! Follow the team on Instagram @Olander_OM.