Advancing DI’s Training for Volunteers
With the advancements and accessibility of technology, the availability of trainings and education comes to the fingertips of anyone with an internet connection. A number of excellent benefits can be found within using online tools. Online training can bring convenience and consistency to a mass of individuals. Not only convenient to the users’ schedules, online […]
What Does a Challenge Solution Look Like?
If you’re a first-time Team Manager and have no prior experience with Destination Imagination (DI), you may be thinking, “what does a DI Challenge solution even look like?” And that’s a great question. Before we talk about examples, however, it’s important to discuss some of the materials we’ve developed to help you manage your team […]
Back to School STEAM Challenge
It’s back to school season, and what better way to get kids excited about a new school year than with a fun STEAM Challenge! STEAM Challenges not only create new ways to inspire your class but also give students the opportunity to be creative, learn how to think critically and quickly on their feet, and […]
The Creativity has Begun! What Do I Do Now?
You’ve purchased your Destination Imagination (DI) Team Number, downloaded the Challenge materials from the Resource Area, and set your first meeting for next weekend. Congratulations! You are officially a Team Manager. But, wait! If you are an experienced Team Manager, you might be wondering if there is anything new you need to know. If you […]
New DI Youth Protection Policy Released
As an organization that provides programs and events for youth, the commitment to safety is a top priority for Destination Imagination (DI) and we strive to provide every team member with the safest possible experience. Destination Imagination has developed and implemented a Youth Protection Policy to provide all Destination Imagination participants, Team Managers, Appraisers, Challenge […]
Team Managers & Alumni: Guest Blog for Us!
Remember what it was like when you were on a Destination Imagination team, or when you began your journey as a first-time Team Manager? Over the past five years, we’ve worked with Destination Imagination alumni and volunteers to help make our blog a unique, easily accessible resource to help teams and Team Managers throughout the […]
Take a Look at Our 2019-20 Challenge Preview Videos
It’s almost time for a new season of Destination Imagination (DI)! Starting August 1, 2019 you will be able to review and download each of our 2019-20 Team Challenges after purchasing your Team Number. In the meantime, check out our 2019-20 Challenge Preview videos and get an inside look at what’s in store for the upcoming season. […]
Check Out Award-Winning Challenge Solutions from Global Finals 2019
In May, nearly 1,200 Destination Imagination (DI) teams from 18 countries gathered in Kansas City, Missouri to participate in Global Finals—the world’s largest celebration of creativity and the culminating event of every DI season. Teams at Global Finals had the opportunity to showcase their solutions to one of six STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts and […]
Study: Closing the STEM Gap
Thank you to all of the Destination Imagination educators who participated in the STEM research project (in partnership with the Research Consortium on STEM Career Pathways, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, National Girls Collaborative, Student Research Foundation and AAPT Physics Education) over the past few years. The demand for skilled workers is high and the available […]
Congrats To Our Global Finals 2019 Special Award-Winning Teams!
In addition to scoring a team’s Challenge solution at Global Finals, Appraisers award teams and/or team members in a variety of areas including outstanding design and engineering, creativity, spirit, teamwork, risk-taking, and those who go above and beyond to make an extraordinary impact beyond a local community. This year, our Appraisers gave special awards, including the Renaissance, […]
DI Alumni Council Announces Red Tie Award Winners
There are more than one million Destination Imagination (DI) alumni worldwide. This year, the Alumni Council sought nominations from our Affiliates to recognize exceptional alumni volunteers for the second annual Red Tie Award. The recipients of this award are individuals who demonstrate a passion for giving back to the program and are truly Tied to […]
Congrats to our 2019 Volunteer Award Winners!
From its very beginning, Destination Imagination (DI) has been a community for those who believe in the importance of creativity, teamwork, volunteerism and sportsmanship. This year, we awarded the Spirit of DI and Diamond Awards. Spirit of DI Award: This award honors those who demonstrate outstanding and extraordinary levels of spirit, those whose sacrifices are not […]