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Odyssey of the Mind

Read about this homeschool group winning the Odyssey of The Mind contest in 2008:

 Local Homeschoolers Win Odyssey of the Mind Competition
Read the article from Seminole Chronicle ,  "the LCMS Odyssey of the Mind team takes home school’s first title"

HCECF is a Central Florida homeschool group that used to have Odyssey of The Mind teams . Check with them and see if they still have it or if they know of  any other homeschooling co-op that may have it.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Kids apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program.
What makes Odyssey different?Odyssey of the Mind is a competitive program, but it's nothing like your typical sporting event. The competitive element encourages kids to be the best that they can be, but it's a friendly competition. Kids learn from and even cheer on their competitors. Odyssey of the Mind is not a college bowl or a competition about knowledge. It's all about creativity, an often overlooked element in the growth and development of many students. Kids are rewarded more for how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents, and not for coming up with the right answer. In fact, in Odyssey of the Mind problems, there isn't one right answer. Ever.

How do students benefit from participation?In Odyssey of the Mind, students learn at a young age skills that will last a lifetime. They work in teams so they learn cooperation and respect for the ideas of others. They evaluate ideas and make decisions on their own, gaining greater self-confidence and increased self-esteem along the way. They work within a budget, so they learn to manage their money. They see that there's often more than one way to solve a problem, and that sometimes the process is more important than the end result.

First Art

First Art seeks to give the same opportunity to emerging artists and illustrators. Each season, a young American artist receives a commission of $1,000 to produce a new visual illustration celebrating the spirit of music:

First Art

History Centers or Museums



If you visit these places use Key To History app to get Godly perspective during your visits.

Orlando Science Center




Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida 32803
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Family Membership - $135

  • All the benefits of Individual Membership, plus:
  • Access to Science Center exhibits and films for two adults and any children living in the household under the age of 18

Additional Members: Add additional members to any family membership level for $25.00 each. Limit two add-ons per family level membership.

Creation Science Workshop

Young Earth Creation Science Class
Thursday nights, Feb 6 - April 10 2015    6:30 – 8:00 pm
Westview Baptist Church
4100 H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway (46A)
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 323-0523

This FREE creation science class, taught by Andy Daniels, provides Biblical and scientific support for a young Earth (roughly 6000 years old).  The sessions will be held in a casual, classroom format and geared towards youth, but adults are welcome and encouraged to come as well.

Please e-mail Andy at andy.daniels9@gmail.com and let us know how many you are bringing.

The following is a tentative outline (content may shift dates as needed).

Feb 6  – Introduction + Days of Creation (Part 1)
Look at theories for distant starlight and the creation of the universe
Feb 13 – Days of Creation (part 2) + the Earth Before the Flood
Dark matter, dry land created, Canopy theory, lifespans of men before the flood
Feb 20 – The Flood
Theories about the details of the flood
Feb 27 – The Geological Column
Interpreting the geological column.  Where are all the human fossils?  Un-fossilized tissue found in dinosaur fossils.
Mar 6 – Carbon Dating and Rock Dating
Why does carbon dating give results larger than 6,000 years? Why do dating methods used on rocks give dates of millions of years?
Mar 13 – Ice Age
When did the Ice Age occur, what caused it, how long did it last?
Mar 20 – Dinosaurs
Were they on the ark, how did they die and when?
Mar 27 – Evidence for a Young Earth
The diameter of the sun, receding moon, spiral galaxies; helium in the atmosphere, etc.
April 3 – Evidence for an Intelligent Designer
The complexity of creation defies evolution, providing clear evidence for a creator: God.
April 10 – Overflow day

Only needed if things go longer than planned

Bowling

Airport Lanes
East Airport Blvd
Sanford, Florida 32773
407-324-2129

Check out their Field Trips category
Oviedo Bowling Center
376 E Broadway St
Oviedo, FL 327655
407-366-5000

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