We'd like to take a moment and highlight some other organizations the support creative problem-solving skills and environments.   Our 'first' group to highlight is 

One of their major missions is advancing and instituting Odyssey of the Mind in independent schools throughout the United States.  They show how non-public - independent - schools embrace and integrate concepts of Odyssey of the Mind to enhance creativity and learning potential. If you are curious about the non-public side of education, this is the site to visit.  Check out their website for articles on Odyssey of the Mind and links to participating independent schools! http://www.scholarsearchassoc.com

2006-2007 Affiliates

The Masters School is a vibrant and diverse co-educational college preparatory school with more than 500 students from around the country and the world. Each day our experienced and dedicated teachers engage, challenge, and support their students—in the classroom, on the athletic fields and the stage, and in the dormitories. Located on a majestic 96-acre suburban campus, we are just 35 minutes from New York City.

Oakwood Friends School, guided by Quaker principles, educates and strengthens young people for lives of conscience, compassion and accomplishment. Students experience a challenging curriculum within a diverse community, dedicated to nurturing the spirit, the scholar, the artist and the athlete in each person. Oakwood provides a coeducational, college-preparatory program for both boarding and day students.

Now in its 193rd year of educating young women, this boarding and day school welcomes 314 students from 28 states and 22 foreign countries to Grades 9—Postgraduate. The curriculum emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences, as well as service and leadership. Extracurriculars include student government, art/literary magazine, a cappella singing groups, and competitive sports. Fine and performing arts are particularly popular. All graduates enroll in four-year colleges and universities.

 Past year affiliates can be viewed by selecting one of the links on the left.