News from DIHQ: We’ve Moved!

Dear DI Family, It was such a pleasure to see so many of you at Global Finals 2022 in Kansas City! The enthusiasm of the participants was incredible and we hope that you had as much fun as we did. We are looking forward to seeing even more of you next year, as we gather […]

Save the Date for Global Finals 2023

Global Finals 2023 logo in white and black on red background

UPDATED (8/24/22): We are pleased to announce that Global Finals 2023 will take place May 20-23 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Global Finals is the culminating tournament for each season of Destination Imagination’s Challenge Experience, with the top teams from around the world competing in their respective Team Challenges. How to Qualify Teams that qualify at their […]

Join Us for “One Team, One Month”

Photo of a DI student in a jester costume. Text says "One Team, One Month. Donate a dollar to DI."

Destination Imagination (DI) is all about being a part of a TEAM. Typically, on a DI team, you are only allowed to have up to 7 team members. Well, for the month of July we’re about to totally FLIP THE SCRIPT so we can all be on the same DI team!  Today, we are kicking […]

Register for Camp Gotta!

Camp Gottalikachallenge campers

Written by the Camp Gottalikachallenge staff. Camp Gottalikachallenge is sponsored by Destination Imagination New Hampshire.  If your child loves hands-on projects, tackling unusual challenges, and making new friends, they’ll love Camp Gottalikachallenge! “Gotta Camp” is a chance for campers from across the country to spend a week together working on creative problem solving, interactive learning, […]

Congrats to Our 2022 Scholarship Winners!

Congrats to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients. Photos of the three DI students who are this year's award winners.

We are excited to announce our 2022 Destination Imagination (DI) scholarship winners.  The DI Graduate of the Year Award is open to students who are graduating from high school or college/university/trade school in 2022. Applicants were required to be currently involved in Destination Imagination as a team member or volunteer. Due to the overwhelming quality of […]

Meet Our 2022 Spring/Summer Intern Team!

Meet Our New Internship Team

Destination Imagination (DI) is pleased to introduce its Spring/Summer 2022 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 selected internship. […]

Run the NYC Marathon to Support NYDI!

Photo of two Destination Imagination New York volunteers running the NYC Half Marathon

If you’ve ever dreamed of running the TCS New York City Marathon, don’t miss your chance to join the world’s largest marathon! We are thrilled to announce that Destination Imagination of New York has joined the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon as an Official Charity Partner, and on Sunday, November 6, they invite you […]

We Stand With Ukraine

We Stand With Ukraine

The recent escalation of the war against the people of Ukraine has deeply saddened and concerned many members of our global Destination Imagination (DI) community, including our staff at DI headquarters. This unprovoked aggression has continued to destroy the well-being and safety of countless Ukrainians, including our Ukrainian participants, volunteers, and their families.   War and […]

Dr. Frank Begun Talks History of Pin Trading in Destination Imagination

Dr. Frank Talks DI Pins

By: Dr. Frank Begun My name is Dr. Frank Begun, and I’m the guy with the rainbow mustache at Global Finals each year. Let Me Introduce Myself Many of you involved in Destination Imagination already know me. For those of you who do not know me, let me introduce myself. I have been an avid […]

Let’s Welcome Our Newest Board Members

Meet Our New Board Members

The Destination Imagination (DI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to the Board: Aimée Barbagallo, Lisa Diner, Andrea Faulkner, Gabi Guerrero, Niral Merchant, and Kate Nylander. We are pleased that these particular leaders have joined DI’s Board of Trustees. Each of them brings a wealth of experience to […]

Thank You For Your Support: A Message From Our Board of Trustees

Thank You For Your Support: A Message From Our Board of Trustees

To Our Destination Imagination Family: Welcome to another exciting year of Destination Imagination. No one would deny the 2020-21 program year has certainly provided us all with unique challenges. In true Destination Imagination fashion, our participants have risen to and above the obstacles placed in their paths. For every situation, there are always possibilities if […]

Team Manager Tips: Discovering Team Values

Team Manager Tips: Discovering Team Values

The start of every Destination Imagination season is a chance to help students with goal setting and developing their own individual and team core values. Here is an activity I did with our Middle Level team last year to help anchor the season in the team’s chosen core values. 1. Give each student a stack […]