5 Ways Destination Imagination Set Me Up for Success
Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be the Customer Service/Affiliate Relations Intern at Destination Imagination (DI). I’m also a DI alumni (I was part of a team of my own for seven years!). Working with the staff at DI and seeing this organization from the other side has given me an entirely new perspective […]
They’re Here! Check Out Our 2021-22 Challenge Previews
Is your school planning for (or back to) in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year? It’s been a difficult year and a half, and like many of our families, teams, and volunteers, we are looking forward to a return to our in-person Challenge Experience, which will include our seven standard STEAM-based Challenges (Scientific, Technical, Engineering, […]
DI Workshops: From Paychecks to Paying It Forward
Creative thinking, communication, collaborative problem-solving, and project management are some of the most sought-after skills employers are looking for in a job candidate. If you’re a Destination Imagination participant or alum, you already have those very skills. But do you know how to leverage your DI experience and skills in a resume, job interview, or […]
Pin & Art Auction: Win a Piece of DI History!
Pin Auction For more than 20 years, Dr. Frank Begun enthusiastically helped guide and create the foundational culture around pin trading in the Destination Imagination community. Based on the tenets of unbridled creative design, the fair pin trading practices and the true connection that can be forged between two strangers when they engage in a […]
Class of 2021: Virtual Graduation
For the Class of 2021, graduation will truly be an unusual and unforgettable experience. Just like in solving a DI Challenge, our amazing high school and college graduates have had to problem-solve, be flexible, have patience, and persevere as they completed one of the most important years in their education. To honor our Class of […]
Calling On You to Support Destination Imagination
If you get a call from an unknown number from the 303 area code, take a chance, and pick up. It might be me calling you to talk about one of my favorite subjects, Destination Imagination (DI). For those of you who don’t know me, I am the Director of Educational Alliances and Training for […]
Get a Sneak Peek at Our 2021-22 Challenges
Destination Imagination (DI) is planning for a 100% in-person Challenge season for the 2021-22 school year and we’re excited to give you a sneak peek at our new Team Challenges! You can purchase your Team Number(s) starting August 1 and full Challenges will be released on September 1. Start planning your team today so you don’t […]
Destination Imagination Students Help Save Endagered Species
There are more than 37,00 species threatened with extinction across the world. But have you ever researched how many live in your area? Two years ago, a group of students from Andover, Massachusetts learned that there were many endangered species—ranging from salamanders to mussels to plants—right in their hometown. They embarked on an awareness campaign […]
The Pivot to Virtual Global Finals
Many of you will not be surprised to learn that in high school, I was a cheerleader. I’m from the generation that wore saddle shoes, and short blue and white skirts. I was pretty cute, if I must say so myself. Too bad it didn’t last long. Due to an unfortunate accident in which I […]
Global Finals 2021 Going Virtual
Global Finals 2021 is going virtual! We know that our teams, families and volunteers were excited about the possibility of getting together in-person; however, after thoughtful discussion and consideration with many community members, we felt that holding an in-person event would not be in the best interest of the safety of our students. Additionally, we […]
The 4Cs Will Always Save The Day
Dear DI Family, While surfing the internet one day, I came across a beautiful image (of a quilter, of course) that I wanted to hang in my home. Unfortunately, the image was printed on a jigsaw puzzle. A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. “How hard can this be?” I thought. Believe me, it’s super hard. When I […]
Welcome to Our Winter/Spring Intern Class!
Destination Imagination (DI) is pleased to introduce its Winter/Spring 2021 intern class. These individuals applied through a competitive process earlier this year and were chosen from a deep pool of qualified applicants because they exhibit core qualities necessary for success, including creative spirit, curious nature and commitment to bringing their best to their chosen internship. These […]
