The Opti-MINDS Challenge is a dynamic CELEBRATION of innovation, talent & creative problem solving abilities for people of all ages! ...

Participants work together in teams of four to seven members to present their best & most creative solution to an intellectually stimulating, open ended 'Creative Sustainability' Challenge. Each year there are 3 new & exciting Challenges to choose from in the categories of: Language Literature; Science Engineering; and the Social Sciences.

Who can be involved?...

Anyone interested in creativity, collaboration, innovation & FUN!

There are four divisions in the Opti-MINDS Challenge. The educational level/age of the oldest team member determines the division the team enters:

Div 1   - Open to all students in years P -7

Div 2   - Open to all students from years P - 10

Div 3   - Open to all students from years P - Tertiary

OPEN - Membership of any age, from anywhere without restriction.

All teams must have 4 - 7 members at Nomination.

Accept the Challenge...

Opti-MINDS is a celebration of UNASHAMED EXCELLENCE! (c)

Thousands of people flock annually to participate in, to watch & enjoy the exhilarating spectacle of presentations & the ingenious solutions created by motivated particpants who have taken up the Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge.

The Challenge Process...

The Challenge process provides the stimulus for our UNASHAMEDLY EXCELLENT! (c) participants to unleash their creative problem solving skills & is comprised of two intriguing elements: The Long Term Challenge & The Spontaneous Challenge.

Long Term Challenge: The teams of 4 -7 together on their selected Challenge over a period of up to 6 weeks, are encouraged to explore the possibilities & experiment with ideas to produce their best & most creative solutions. They develop exciting & original ways to communicate their solution to others, working within predefined parameters such as limited materials & complex criteria.

The Spontaneous Challenge: Teams must also particpate in an unseen Spontaneous Challenge given on the Opti-MINDS Day. This Challenge requires rapid interchange of ideas; the ability to think effectively & creatively; combined with well developed group cooperation skills.

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Take up the Challenge of Opti-MINDS & help create a brighter future for ALL!