Odyssey of the Mind and JASS Program for K-12
Odyssey of the Mind:
YLSBC considers age should not be a barrier in learning higher principles of education. Therefore YLSBC had offered Odyssey of the Mind - a highly recognized creative problem-solving program for four years for K-12 children.
YLSBC team having won the regional contest in BC in 2017; went to World Finals in Michigan and competed with over 5000 students from all over the world. Youth showed an absolute commitment by spending weeknights and weekends completing their project and managing to go to the world finals. They also fund-raised 50% of the $15,000 trip cost. They made many persuasive presentations to business/non-profit groups in the Fraser Valley and secured sponsorships. We are absolutely grateful to Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise, and Coquitlam's Amateur Radio Club for their support to our youth.
This program made a tremendous impact on youth in their thinking outside the box, creative problem solving, creative art and performance, team building, and teamwork. The travel to Michigan State for the finals showed them a whole new world, making them think big. We are indebted to the coaches who devoted enormous volunteer time to administer this program and youth who showed absolute commitment to spend weeknight and weekends completing their project and managing to go to the world finals.
YLSBC is proud to say it having won the regional contest in BC; the team went to world finals in Michigan and competed with over 5000 students from all over the world. Team consisted of Han Seong (Alex), Jerome, Mrinal, Raag, Sunny, Neha, Ariyana and adult volunteers - Tejas Goshalia, Yongqing Zhang and Ravi Safaya.
We are indebted to the coaches (Achla Safaya, Deepti Rajeev, Tejas Goshalia, Ami Goshalia and Seema Nair) who devoted enormous volunteer time to administer this program.
Odyssey of the Mind 2015-2016:
Odyssey of the Mind 2016-2017:
Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 2017:
Odyssey of the Mind 2017-2018:
To date, 45 Youth have participated in the Odyssey of the Mind Program.
Unfortunately, due to logistics challenges, YLSBC had to stop offering this program. Instead, we introduced the JASS Program for K-8 youth. This program provides a unique opportunity for youth to acquire life skills such as goal setting, planning, decision making, self-learning, following their passion, community service, and remaining physically active.
Please visit the Program Videos page to watch videos of this program as well as others.
JASS Program:
The Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) is an accredited award for young people and serves as a precursor to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Program. The program is managed under YLSBC's guidance by three youth leaders (Aryan, Kaly and Raag) who guide and mentor students registered in their group.
Before Covid-19, YLSBC would normally organize an outdoor field visit for fun and a learning experience, but these visits are currently suspended. Youth are encouraged to complete the program levels independently with family and leaders engage virtually to check on their progress.
We will resume field visits as soon as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
The registration for this program is open. The program capacity is 27 youth and limited spots are available.
