Some may think it impossible to have a celebration as big as Odyssey's last World Finals held at the University of Maryland campus -- but then again this is Odyssey of the Mind. Teams do have a way of exceeding expectations in new and creative ways.

    We are happy to be returning to University of Maryland, College Park for the seventh time. The University is one of the oldest World Finals sites and has hosted more World Finals than any other site. Odyssey was last in Maryland in 2004, which was also the program's 25th anniversary of the first-ever World Finals. As you can see, University of Maryland has come to be a "home away from home" for Odyssey of the Mind.

    As teams begin to develop many solutions to this year's problems they have the goal of making it to World Finals in mind. While competition is important, the event is also filled with many memory-making moments:

• NASA will be sure to provide more exciting activities for participants with its E-Theater and Classroom Activities.
• Meeting people from different countries and cultures and making new friends worldwide.
• Seeing OMER and Dr. Sam.
• Having the satisfaction of participating in the highest level of OotM competition.
• Experiencing the other fun-filled events at WF like the Creativity Festival, International Festival, Float and Banner Parade, Coaches Competition, Opening and Awards Ceremonies, and much more!