Congratulations to our 2024 Dr. Harold Kurtz Memorial Scholarship winners. We are so proud of these outstanding OMers. We wish them-and all our new alumni-all the best as they head off to the next chapters in their educational journeys…
Congratulations to our State Finals OMER’s Award winners: OMER’s Award acknowledges those who exemplify the spirit and philosophy of Odyssey ofthe Mind. It is given to teams or individuals who are deemed exceptionally talented or who exhibit extraordinary sportsmanship…
Congratulations to this year’s John Huster 350 Award winners: The John Huster 350 Award was created in memory of our long-time Structure Problem Captain and is awarded to State Finals teams that score a calculated ‘perfect score’ AKA a…
Congratulations to our State Finals Ranatra Fusca winners! The Ranatra Fusca represents the essence of Odyssey of the Mind. It is presented to individuals or teams who exhibit exceptional creativity, either through some aspect of their problem solution, or…
The 2025 NJ Odyssey of the Mind State Finals Tournament will be held on April 5, 2025 at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison, NJ. J.P. Stevens High School855 Grove AveEdison, NJ 08820 Contact Tournament Director, Sarah Pankiewicz at statefinals@njootm.org with…
This year the Skylands Regional Tournament will be held on March 1, 2025 at Hillsborough Middle School. Hillsborough Middle School260 Triangle RdHillsborough TownshipNJ 08844 Contact Tournament Director, Joy Stephenson, at skylands@njootm.org with any questions. SITE MAP PARKING MAP Skylands…
Dr. Harold KurtzMemorial Scholarship The Dr. Harold Kurtz Memorial Scholarship is for students who have participated in the NJ Odyssey of the Mind program. To be eligible for this scholarship you must have participated in the NJ Odyssey of…
New Jersey Odyssey of the Mind would like to offer our official congratulations to all of the New Jersey teams who competed at the 2024 Worlds Finals at Iowa State University! We couldn’t be prouder of our teams and…
Odyssey of the Mind International has released the the synopses of next year’s problems. You can review the new problems on the website or watch the video below for and overview.
Congratulations to our 2024 Dr. Harold Kurtz Memorial Scholarship winners. We are so proud of these outstanding OMERs. We wish them – and all our new alumni – all the best as they head off to the next chapters…
In January 2021 New Jersey Odyssey of the Mind lost our beloved, long-time Structure Problem Captain, John Huster. A former Coach, turned Board Member, John was an NJ OotM institution. Known for his generosity and gentle demeanor, his friendship,…
New Jersey Odyssey of the Mind would like to offer our official congratulations to all of the New Jersey teams who competed at the 2023 Worlds Finals at Michigan State University! We couldn’t be prouder of our teams and…
The Dr. Harold Kurtz Memorial Scholarship is for students who have participated in the NJ Odyssey of the Mind program. Harold’s dedication and leadership were instrumental in helping not only NJ grow – as a former Association Director –…
The NJ Odyssey of the Merchandise Store is now open! Check out the new regional and problem based pins as well as pins from previous years. Due to COVID-19 precautions, merchandise will not be available at the regional tournaments.
The NJ Odyssey Tournament Directors have been working hard with our tournament sites on plans for keeping teams, judges, coaches and volunteers safe as COVID-19 still poses a risk. Please download and share the document below so that you…
Regional Tournament FeesThere is a small fee – $75 per team – for participation in our Regional Tournaments to help us cover costs (supplies for the tournament, lunch for the officials, etc.). All teams must be registered by January…
Tournament dates and locations Skylands RegionalFebruary 26, 2022Millburn MS, Millburn Gateway RegionalMarch 5, 2022J.P. Stevens HS, Edison Coastal Plains RegionalMarch 5, 2022Woodstown-Pilesgrove Schools, Woodstown State FinalsApril 9, 2022Princeton HS, Princeton Tournaments and officialsEach team must be formally registered for their…
Did you miss the Awards Ceremony for State Finals? Check out the video below to see your Problem Captains and messages from our Board. Oh yeah, and you might just see an appearance from a certain Raccoon.
Looking for more souvenirs from Odyssey of the Mind? Take a look at the Odyssey of the Mind Shop. Check out their Crazy for Pins Puzzle and the Odyssey Coloring Book! And don’t forget about the NJ Odyssey of…
Congratulations to the teams moving on to our State Finals Tournament! Here are some dates to remember as you’re preparing for the next competition. March 28th: Tournament Fees Due April 3rd: Long Term Submission Deadline April 7th: Problem 4…