• What is Odyssey of the Mind?

The Homestay program was established ot let U.S. and international teams have an opportunity to experience each other's cultures for a few days after World Finals.

The international team(s) stays in the homes of U.S. teams, providing first-hand friendship experiences for both groups.

This rewarding experience is a "memory of a lifetime" and all Odyssey teams are eligible (you do not have to compete at World Finals to be a homestay team/family).

World Finals will be in Iowa in May, 2009, and many international teams would love to come to your home for a Homestay experience!

If you are interested in volunteering to be a Homestay Team/Family, please contact , the international liason.

• All Odyssey of the Mind teams and their families are eligible for the program.
• Homestay families provide lodging, meals and some activities/entertainment for their guests.
• Biggest Cost? Time spent with your guests! Teams pay for their own entertainment costs and shopping.
• Homestays generally last 3 to 4 days; specific arrangements are made between the international coach and the U.S. coach.
• Transportation: families will need to transport teams when they get to your area. Odyssey friends/families who are unable to host international team members in their homes can really help out with driving/transporting people to activities.
• It is usually helpful if at least one host family can be home during the day to help coordinate daytime activities. This needs not be the same family each day.
• Biggest Reward? Making new friends from around the world!

October TBA 2010 -
Coaches Training #1
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