Odyssey of The Mind BC
Generating Future Problem Solvers

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Fun day & Coaches' Training

Fun Day presents a fun opportunity for students to learn skills that may be useful solving their Odyssey problems and for adults to learn how to be an Odyssey parent or coach.

For Students Grades 2-8:

In the morning, each student will take part in 2 sessions, one that is hands-on technical and one that focuses on performance.

Students in a build it session.

You can have fun learning things such as:

  • tips and techniques for costume making
  • using hand tools, learning construction techniques and the magic of duct tape
  • learn from professionals on how to improve your acting
  • tackle the skills and thrills of creative challenges
  • learn painting techniques
  • wire together circuits and get things activated

THEN, in the afternoon, be challenged to apply the skills in fun “mini” Odyssey challenges where you design, create and perform solutions to your choice of a technical or performance problem.

Cost: $20 each for Odyssey Member Schools. $25 each for non-Odyssey schools. This includes recess snack, and pizza and a drink for lunch. Register.

For Adults:

Roll up your sleeves and take part in some creative challenges too!

Coaches training.
  • FREE Odyssey of the Mind Parents information session
  • FREE Coaches Training:
    • Getting Started with Your Team
    • Solving the Long Term Problem – You Don’t!
    • Spontaneous Tips and Techniques
    • Building Team Spirit
    • General Rules and Problem Procedures
    • Do It with Style!
  • join students in the session rooms and help out

THEN, come at the end of the day to watch the teams prepare their final session in the gym.

Cost: FREE! But you must pre-register to attend.

Location

Montgomery Middle School
1900 Edgewood Avenue, Coquitlam

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 21, 2009:

8:20-8:50 ALL: Registration Package Pickup, Session Distribution
9:00-10:30 STUDENTS: Session 1 activities followed by snack
9:15-10:15 PARENTS: Odyssey Parents' Orientation
9:15-11:45 COACHES: Coaches Training - Part 1
10:45-11:15 PARENTS: Odyssey Parents' Orientation (repeat)
10:45-12:00 STUDENTS: Session 2 activities
12:00-12:45 ALL: Lunch
12:45-2:15 STUDENTS: Mini Odyssey Challenges
12:45-2:15 COACHES: Coaches Training – Part II
2:15-3:15 ALL: Presentations of Mini Problem Solutions

Register

Registration is closed, email odysseybc@gmail.com to inquire if there is any space available.