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Become an Instant Challenge Developer

Students collaborate during an Instant Challenge, building a tall structure with pool noodles and props at a tournament, with overlaid text reading “Become an Instant Challenge Developer” and the Destination Imagination logo and branding.

Have creative ideas for Instant Challenges? Destination Imagination (DI) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to join our Instant Challenge Development team! This is your chance to make a direct impact on DI’s mission to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in students around the world. As an Instant Challenge Developer, you’ll […]

Turn Everyday Items Into Music with the Melody Maker STEAM Challenge

Large text in a circle says, "Destination Imagination Melody Maker STEAM Challenge." Around the circle are illustrations of different instruments, including drums, maracas, a ukelele, a xylophone, and a violin.

When you mix a bit of science, some art, and a little imagination, everyday objects can suddenly become so many things, including music! In our Melody Maker STEAM Challenge, students will team up to design and build a musical instrument using just four materials. But the challenge doesn’t end there—each group will also create and […]

Halloween Haunt STEAM Challenge

Image of a haunted house made out of purple construction paper. Text says, "Destination Imagination Halloween Haunt STEAM Challenge"

Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure with our Halloween Haunt STEAM Challenge! In this activity, kids will have the chance to design and build their very own spooky experience for a local event. But it’s more than just Halloween fun—this hands-on activity blends creativity with STEAM learning. Whether it’s LED-lit ghosts, creaky moving doors, or […]

Become an Instant Challenge Developer!

Illustration of a red cup with colorful straws coming out the top. Text says, "Become an Instant Challenge Developer"

Have ideas for Instant Challenges? We are excited to announce that the applications to become a Destination Imagination Instant Challenge Developer are now available! Becoming a member of the Instant Challenge Development team is a great way to engage with DI as an adult volunteer. By bringing together varied, like-minded, and collaborative people, DI has […]

Winter Wonderland STEAM Challenge

Illustration of a boy and a girl wearing winter gear and ice skating on a frozen pond.

Take your kids on the ultimate frosty adventure with our Winter Wonderland STEAM Challenge! Challenge: Your Challenge is to create a Winter Wonderland scene that incorporates at least 1 team-created Special Feature. The Special Feature must be created and/or operated using at least 1 STEM principle. This includes, but is not limited to, principles in […]

Instant Challenge: Exploring Material Properties

Photo of paper straws, newspaper, paper cups and chenille stems (pipe cleaners). Text says, "Exploring Material Properties: Improve Your Team's Instant Challenge Skills."

The Instant Challenge component of the Destination Imagination Challenge Experience helps your team learn how to quickly assess a situation, make a plan, and work together to create a solution in a very short period of time. A variety of our Instant Challenges require your team to use certain materials to solve the Challenge. When […]

STEAM Activity: Build a Flying Device

Illustration of an orange airplane on top of white clouds and a blue sky. Text says, "Flying Device STEAM Activity by Destination Imagination"

Ready to take your children’s imaginations to new heights? For this STEAM activity, kids will have the chance to create a new and innovative flying device of their own design! But here’s the best part: THEY get to decide what the flying device will be used for! Will it be a delivery drone that drops […]

Become an Instant Challenge Developer!

Become an Instant Challenge Developer. Photo includes images of cardboard tubes, paper straws, a notebook, and other office supplies.

Have ideas for Instant Challenges? We are excited to announce that the applications to become a Destination Imagination Instant Challenge Developer are now available! Becoming a member of the Instant Challenge Development team is a great way to engage with DI as an adult volunteer. By bringing together varied, like-minded, and collaborative people, DI has […]