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A Holiday Update from DI Headquarters

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At this time of year, some of our international teams are stepping onto tournament floors, sharing their ideas, and presenting the solutions they’ve worked so hard to create. At the same time, many of our U.S. teams are still deep in the process—meeting, building, testing, rethinking, and discovering what their solutions might become as they […]

Thank You for the Journey: A Message From Our CEO

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Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners, As I prepare to conclude my time as CEO of Destination Imagination at the end of 2025, I want to take a moment to share my appreciation with our incredible community of learners, donors, volunteers, staff, and partners. It has been an honor to serve this organization and to witness […]

Stories Brought to Life: Celebrating the 2025 Team Film Challenge Winners

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Each year, the Destination Imagination Team Film Challenge invites students around the world to step into the role of filmmakers—dreaming, designing, and producing an original short film in just eight weeks. The experience blends creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving, all guided by the Destination Imagination Creative Process that helps students turn their ideas into […]

Teachers Agree: Every Student Needs These 4 Skills

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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 […]

The 6th Annual DI Pin Auction Is Here—Bid for a Cause!

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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 […]