Iowa Odyssey of the Mind
What is Odyssey of the Mind...Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Participants apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition at State Finals, with the champions advancing on to World Finals.
Working to prepare students for their future, Odyssey of the Mind meets the National Education Standards, 21st Century Skills and the Iowa's Core Curriculum in a fun non-threatening way. Odyssey of the Mind encourages creative, cross-disciplinary thinking, communications, information evaluation and problem solving with a program aimed at all students Grades 2 through college. Whether the students are academically gifted or challenged this program offers problems that can be solved on multi-levels thus providing a format for encouraging all students to do their very best.
Iowa Odyssey of the Mind is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit educational corporation. There are no paid employees thus allowing 100% of all funds received to go towards this program for Iowa's youth.
What is Our Mission...
The mission of Iowa Odyssey of the Mind is to provide a safe environment where students of all ages can develop and express their creative thinking skills and ideas through organized activities based on skills learned and developed in a curriculum based setting. Participants will develop skills in cooperation, self respect and self worth through hands on learning as they develop respect and appreciation for their team member ideas.
How to Contact Us...
It is easy to contact Iowa Odyssey of the Mind for information about memberships.
...by email: info@iowaodysseyofthemind.com
...by phone: 515/277-6104
...by snail mail: Iowa Odyssey of the Mind
7707 Dellwood Drive
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
