Teachers Agree: Every Student Needs These 4 Skills
A global study by Cambridge International, involving more than 3,000 teachers and 4,000 students across 150 countries, revealed a striking consensus: grades alone won’t decide whether today’s students succeed. Instead, four skills consistently rose to the top—subject knowledge, self-management, communication (oracy), and adaptability. Teachers in the study argued that these abilities will determine whether students […]
The Human Spark: Why the Destination Imagination Creative Process is a Life Skill
By Johnny Wells, Director of Education, Destination Imagination Reflect on the last time you created something from scratch. Maybe you renovated a room the way you imagined it, cooked a dish without a recipe, or designed and planted a garden that finally grew. Remember that spark of accomplishment—the feeling that came from taking nothing and […]
Against All Odds: The 2025 Destination Imagination Team Film Challenge
The most powerful stories often start with a simple question: what if? What if two rival groups were forced to work together when a greater danger appeared? What if color itself carried meaning that could change the course of a story? What if your students could learn how to tell those stories while also building […]
A New Season of Wonder, Growth, and Student-Led Discovery
What if learning looked like curiosity turned into action? What if students didn’t just follow directions, but designed the path themselves? Welcome to a brand-new season of the Destination Imagination Challenge Experience—a space where curiosity drives the journey and kids get to take the wheel. Whether you’ve been part of DI for years or you’re […]
Team Numbers Are On Sale for the 25-26 DI Season
What if this year your students didn’t just learn—they discovered, designed, and led? Team Numbers for the 2025-26 Destination Imagination (DI) Challenge Experience are officially on sale! Whether you’re a returning DI fan or totally new to our creative learning community, now’s the perfect time to plan a season of possibility. Why Start Now?Purchasing early […]
Get Ready for the 25-26 Season of Destination Imagination!
It’s almost time to kick off a brand-new season of creativity, collaboration, and pure imagination! Starting August 1, the 2025-26 season of the Destination Imagination Challenge Experience officially launches—and Team Numbers go on sale July 15, so it’s the perfect moment to start planning your school year adventure! Whether you’re a returning DI team or […]
Destination Imagination Recognized by Montessori Global Education & HundrED for Child-Centered Innovation
In an era when educational reform is more urgent than ever, Destination Imagination is proud to be recognized as part of a global movement transforming the way children learn. We are thrilled to be one of only 14 educational innovations selected from a pool of 212 applicants for the 2025 HundrED Spotlight on Child-Centered Learning, […]
The 6th Annual DI Pin Auction Is Here—Bid for a Cause!
Calling all pin lovers, collectors, and creative community champions—the 6th Annual Destination Imagination (DI) Pin Auction is officially open, and you’re invited to be part of the fun! 📅 Auction Dates: May 16–25, 2025 Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply appreciate the artistry behind each pin, this year’s auction offers something for everyone. The […]
Congrats to the Class of 2025! Meet Our Scholarship Recipients
As graduation season arrives, we’re proud to celebrate the Destination Imagination (DI) Class of 2025—a remarkable group of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and changemakers. For these students, DI has been more than an activity—it has been a journey that sparked passions, built confidence, and inspired leadership. Whether they’re pursuing science, the arts, engineering, or environmental […]
Stream Our Global Finals 2025 Ceremonies
Get ready to experience the energy, excitement, and imagination of Global Finals 2025—live from wherever you are! Whether you’re cheering on a team, supporting a friend or family member, or just love seeing creativity in action, you won’t want to miss our live-streamed ceremonies. Each year, Global Finals brings together some of the most innovative […]
Celebrating the Newest Voices on Our Board
Strong leadership is essential to nurturing the future of innovation, education, and creative problem-solving. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome five new members to the Destination Imagination (DI) Board of Trustees—leaders who bring valuable expertise across fields including education, the arts, product development, entrepreneurship, technology, and learning strategy. Last week, we introduced three of these […]
“Share Your Culture” — Be Part of the Hallway of Countries at Global Finals 2025!
Calling all 2024-25 Destination Imagination teams! We’re bringing the world together in a brand-new, interactive way—and you can be part of it! At Global Finals 2025, our Hallway of Countries is getting an exciting upgrade, and we need YOUR help to make it come to life. As part of our new “Share Your Culture” video […]