Do you want to make friends around the world?

     The Odyssey of the Mind Homestay program offers a chance for us to develop friendships and learn about International teams.
     Members of our Odyssey family invite an International Team and their coaches to visit their home following the close of World Finals. This year World Finals is at Michigan State University! Homestays will begin Sunday May 26 of Memorial Weekend. Most Homestays last just 5 to 7 days.
     International teams from over 15 different countries including Germany, Poland, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Russia are hoping for a Homestay experience. We are hoping YOU will be one of the hosting families this year!
     If you are interested in hosting an International team please contact Odyssey of the Mind Homestay Coordinator Tom Scott at odysseyhomestay@gmail.comor myself, Cindy Idema, Michigan’s Odyssey of the Mind Homestay Coordinator, at homestays@michiganodyssey.com. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Creativity Unlimited in Michigan is seeking applicants for the state level positions of Association Director, State Problem Captains for problems 1, 3, 5 and Score room, Information Coordinator, and Sales Coordinator. Please click here for more information about each of the positions and the process of appointment.  If interested, click here for the application of interest.  Due date for applications is June 15, 2013.

What is Odyssey of the Mind?

Odyssey of the Mind is the world's oldest international creative problem-solving competition among students kindergarten through college. The purpose of Odyssey of the Mind is to promote creativity and problem-solving in a variety of areas from building mechanical devices and balsa wood structures to presenting dramatic and technical performances. Odyssey of the Mind develops team building skills, divergent thinking, presentation and organization skills. The program provides a caring, supportive environment for team members to develop positive values, self-esteem and social competencies.