Help Send Longleaf Elementary's Odyssey of the Mind Team to World Finals
The team finished 3rd at the Florida State Competition and has been invited to compete at the 2026 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. They are raising $4,200 to help make the trip possible.
About Odyssey of the Mind
Big Ideas. Creative Thinking. Real Opportunity.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program for students in grades K through 12. It encourages teamwork, imagination, and hands-on learning by challenging students to solve open-ended problems in creative ways.
Students learn how to think, not what to think—and that is part of what makes this opportunity so special. For Longleaf Elementary's team, this is more than a competition. It is a chance to represent their school, their community, and the hard work they have put in all season on a world stage.
A Season to Remember
Longleaf Has Earned a Spot on the World Stage
This team has already accomplished something incredible.
- Advanced from Regionals
- Placed 3rd at the Florida State Competition
- Earned an invitation to the 2026 World Finals
- Traveling to Ames, Iowa — May 27 to 30, 2026
Where Funds Go
Why Your Support Matters
The team needs to raise $4,200 to help cover the cost of getting to World Finals. Every donation helps remove a barrier and gives these students the chance to compete, grow, and create unforgettable memories.
Help Us Reach Our $4,200 Goal
Whether you give as an individual, a family, or a local business, your support helps send Longleaf's team to World Finals.
Make an Impact
Sponsor the Team
Businesses and community supporters can sponsor the trip at different levels.
Every gift helps fuel creativity, confidence, and opportunity for these students.
Our Journey
The Team in Action
Beyond the Competition
Support Local Students Doing Something Amazing
This fundraiser is about more than one trip. It is about encouraging young students to dream big, work together, and see what is possible when creativity and perseverance come together.
Student Confidence
Building self-belief through creative achievement
Teamwork
Learning to collaborate and solve problems together
Creative Problem Solving
Thinking outside the box under real pressure
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Memories and lessons that last forever
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that helps students build teamwork, imagination, and hands-on problem-solving skills.
The team is raising money to cover World Finals costs, including registration, prop transportation, airfare, lodging, meals, and chaperone travel.
The goal is $4,200.
The 2026 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals will be held in Ames, Iowa, May 27 through May 30, 2026.
Yes. Businesses can support the team at different sponsorship levels, including recognition on flyers, social media, and competition shirts.
You can contact coaches Marie Infante at ChrisMarie1125@gmail.com or Rachelle Babcock at Rachellelynnbabcock@gmail.com.
Get in Touch
Ready to Help?
To sponsor the team or ask questions, please contact the coaches.