DI Alumnus and Educator Wins Presidential Award
Last month, Destination Imagination (DI) alumnus, Raymond Weber, was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching—the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K–12 mathematics and science teaching. Weber has been an educator for ten years, spending his career teaching fifth grade at Salem Avenue Elementary School in Hagerstown, […]
Congrats to Our Halloween Contest Winners!
Last month, we hosted two separate Halloween contests—our Pumpkin Decorating Contest for kids and teens, and our Tech-Or-Treat Contest for adults. We received more than 11,000 votes between both contests and are excited to announce this year’s Grand Prize Winners! Pumpkin Decorating Contest Arath Vazquez from Mexico Grand Prize: Deluxe Art Set & $25 […]
Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids
From the changing of leaves to birds migrating, there’s so much going on in nature during the fall. It’s also a great opportunity for kids to get out and explore before winter approaches! As a kid, I always loved checking things off of lists. (Ok, I’ll be honest…I still love doing that.) With this fun […]
Destination Imagination Receives 2019 Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant
Thanks to a $45,000 grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation, Destination Imagination will enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and 21st-century skills initiatives for students who reside in underserved communities in the U.S. Motorola Solutions Foundation awards grants each year to organizations, such as Destination Imagination, which support and advance public safety programs and […]
Instant Challenge Tips for Team Managers
No one starts off as an Instant Challenge genius. For many, the ability to think critically on one’s feet in a very short period takes a lot of practice. Instant Challenge is not only a fun team-building activity, it accounts for 25% of a team’s score. As a Team Manager, there are a variety of […]
Is Your Perception Really a Reality?
Things are not always the way we perceive them to be. Each of us uses a filter or lens as we notice problems and circumstances around us. Is our perception reality? Perhaps there is more to the situation than we realize. Perhaps we need to look at the filter through which each of us processes […]
How to Design Creative & Legal Pins, Shirts and More
From pins to t-shirts to social media, Destination Imagination (DI) team members, Team Managers, parents, and volunteers all have a role in protecting the Destination Imagination, Inc. logos, name and marks against unauthorized, inconsistent, and unlicensed use. Before creating any pins, t-shirts or promotional items for digital and/or print, it’s important to follow our organization’s […]
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 […]
Quick Tips to Help You Navigate a Team Challenge
If your team has selected a Team Challenge to solve, the next step is making sure all of your team members understand it. This may require your team to reread a Challenge several times. When going through a Team Challenge, it is also important to recognize terms such as “must,” “may,” “may not,” “will” and […]
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 […]
