Are you ready for an AMAZING creative adventure?

Odyssey of the Mind is a one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving program for K-12 students sponsored by the Clermont PTA. From October to March, teams work to solve a long-term problem, then present their solutions at a regional competition. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. Each team develops their own unique solution and do ALL the work themselves, encouraged by parent coaches. There is a weekly commitment on a day and time that the team agrees upon. You’ll find more information at www.odysseyofthemind.com.

 

Confused: Still confused what OOTM is? Check out last year’s Clermont award-wining team here who made it to the World Championship! Team C-Bug Video

 

Next steps: We will form teams within the next few weeks. New to Odyssey and ready to dive in? Returning OMer? The deadline to register is Friday, October 3rd. Sign up here: 2025-2026 OOTM Form.

 

***Please note that the number of teams we are able to assemble is ENTIRELY dependent upon having enough parents willing to coach.***

 

Interested? Any questions, please contact Jennifer Jones, the Clermont OOTM Coordinator at ClermontOOTM@gmail.com

 

Student Commitment: Students must be willing to create, collaborate, share, try new skills, think outside the box … and get a little silly!  Teams typically meet for 1 hour/week at a mutually agreed-upon day and time.  Teams will meet more frequently for longer periods as competition day gets closer.

 

Parent Commitment:  Teams cannot form without adult coaches (a team member parent or Clermont staff member). Training is provided, as well as support from the Clermont Odyssey community − no experience needed! Teams also need adult volunteers and judges for competition day in February.  (Your child does not need to participate in Odyssey for you to judge or volunteer – a great way to learn about the program!)   

Important Odyssey Dates:

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025: Coordinators’ Meeting

OCTOBER 25, 2025:  Coaches’ Training

FEBRUARY 7, 2026:  Judges’ Training

FEBRUARY 28, 2026:  NOVA EAST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

March 14, 2026: Virginia State Tournament

MAY 27-30, 2026:  Odyssey of the Mind World Finals; Iowa State University