ODYSSEY of the Mind (OOTM)

ODYSSEY IS ON HOLD for this year.

Our program is currently on hold while we try to identify new coaches for this year.  Please consider coaching this year and applying on the district site to be a coach.  This program is well loved and has grown so much since 2016,  much student interest.  We hate to see it not continue this year.  Anyone over the age of 18 may apply.

If you think Odyssey is for you...

Please continue to scroll down this page to learn more about Odyssey and see if it's something in which you may be interested!  

The student application link is below.  There are also paper copies outside both of my classrooms at each school.  Student applications must be handwritten and are due Friday the 13th of October!  

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What is Odyssey of the Mind?

OOTM is a fun, creative competition for students in elementary school through college.  River Edge has participated in the Odyssey of the Mind Challenge (OOTM) for 4+ years. Teams of 5-7 students compete in problem solving, both spontaneous and long term.  There are regional, state and a world competition.  Participation is not limited to CREATE students.

The flyer below from the Odyssey organization provides some general information about the different kinds of problems and age levels/divisions.

Odyssey Websites - Check these out for more information

Odyssey of the Mind organization site:  

NJ state organization's web page:  

Links to various state's banks with loads of sample spontaneous problems.  

Our 2021-2022 SEASON

River Edge formed three teams that competed in Regionals.  One team advanced to states and also qualified for Worlds!