Quilting for Creativity
Dear DI Family, Like many of you, I was required to take classes in home economics during my middle school years. I found that I really liked to sew, and made most of my clothes well into my twenties. Once I could actually afford to purchase ready-made clothing, I stopped sewing. About 15 years ago, […]
We’re Seeking Extraordinary Individuals – is that YOU?
Destination Imagination (DI) is a global educational nonprofit on a mission to inspire and equip youth to imagine and innovate through the creative process. From Alabama to Australia, – our global network and community are making an impact on the communities they serve by bringing transformational educational experiences to youth. DI’s programs center around open-ended […]
Giving back with DI-inspired dishes by Chef Barbi
Howdy, friends. I am Barbi Loftis and I am a proud Destination Imagination (DI) volunteer and Texan. My husband, Andy, and I have been involved with the DI community for decades. It all started when we were looking for an experience that would allow our kids to expand their minds and explore their innate creativity. […]
Fall Pin & Art Auction
The Pin & Art Auction is back! For more than 20 years, Dr. Frank Begun helped guide and create the foundational culture around pin trading in the Destination Imagination (DI) community. Through his many years of participation, he personally collected almost every DI pin. And now you can own a piece of this historic collection, […]
Halloween Scavenger Hunt (free and printable!)
Scavenger hunts are fun for kids of all ages. And let’s be honest, so is Halloween. Check out our Halloween Scavenger Hunt, which can be done in person or virtually with friends and family. How It Works:Download or print our Halloween Scavenger Hunt List and have each group find as many items as possible in just 30 minutes. […]
Pumpkin Tower STEAM Challenge for Kids
If you’re always on the search for STEAM activities for your children or students, you may have come across quite a few marshmallow and toothpick challenges, which are loads of fun. STEAM activities are a great way to engage little inquiring minds and help to teach kids the basics of project planning, creative problem-solving, and […]
Ping-Pong Problem-Solving STEAM Challenge
Ping-Pong balls make for great STEM challenge materials. Our Ping-Pong Problem-Solving STEAM activity challenges students to build a structure that will hold a Ping-Pong ball cantilevered as far away as possible. Have them work together in groups to solve the challenge in under 8 minutes and see which group can earn the most points! Ping-Pong […]
Intern with Destination Imagination this Fall!
For more than 20 years, Destination Imagination (DI) has been inspiring participants to achieve anything they can imagine in life. Along the way, we have offered a variety of internship opportunities that have provided valuable professional experiences for those who have participated. Now, once again, DI is looking for top talent to join our team […]
The 2021 Digital Open: A Virtual STEAM Education Experience
Back-to-school season is in full swing. But with the rise of the Delta variant and fragments of uncertainty regarding children’s physical health and safety (especially for children under the age of 12), a significant number of students around the globe are once again learning from home. Is that the case for you? To ensure that […]
2021-22 Team Challenges Now Available
Today’s the day! We are so excited to officially kick off a brand-new season of Destination Imagination (DI). This school year—in order to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate in our project-based learning program—teams have the option to participate in our in-person Challenge Experience (which includes our seven standard Team Challenges) or our […]
Run the World With Us to Support Destination Imagination
Today we kick off the start of the 2nd Annual Destination Imagination Run the World Virtual 5K! That’s right, we’re back ~*movin’ and groovin’*~ to celebrate creativity and innovation in support of Destination Imagination (DI) and we want YOU (and all of your creative friends and family) to be a part of the fun. So, […]
Thank you for supporting the Pin & Art Auction
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever Pin & Art Auction, which was a big hit because of you! When DI’s beloved Dr. Frank Begun generously donated his entire 20+ year pin collection to Destination Imagination, Inc., we knew we had something special and we wanted to make sure we could share it […]
