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Destination Imagination
Destination Imagination (DI) is a global educational nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders and creative problem solvers.

As we look forward to the 2021-22 Season of Destination Imagination, we invite new schools & organizations to join us! Sign-up to receive more information:
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An Extraordinary Challenge Program for Creative Kids!
The Benefits of DI
Throughout the DI Challenge Experience, students develop:

DI Changes Lives: hear from those involved in this impactful program:
DI Teams may be managed by any adult (ages 18+) who would like to create the next generation of innovative thinkers and leaders.

Team Managers are often teachers, school staff, parents, and/or community volunteers.
GETTING STARTED:
The Basic Steps to starting your own DI Team(s)
STEP 1:
Assemble a Team

2-7 Students + 1-2 Adult Team Managers
Can be from ANYWHERE! Since teams are meeting virtually, all students do NOT need to be from the same school or community.

You ALSO need to recruit one adult volunteer to serve as an APPRAISER.
Your APPRAISER will attend a training, and volunteer at the Regional Tournament. After they attend training, they should be able to provide some insight on tournament-day to the team!
STEP 2
Purchase a Team Number from Destination Imagination, Inc.
When you create your account and purchase a Team Number, you will receive digital access to all program materials, activities to run with the team, and copies of the seven Team Challenges.

Cost: $225
[includes $150 Team Kit* Purchase from DI HQ, and $75 Michigan Affiliate Fee, which includes Regional Tournament Registration]

*Team Kit includes the registration of one team (access to challenge materials, guides, etc.) and one Team Manager Background Check.
Additional Background Checks may be purchased for $40, and are required by DI HQ of all registered Team Managers.
Team Managers with multiple teams may register their additional teams at a reduced rate (with Background Check Fee excluded)
PURCHASE TEAM NUMBER
STEP 3
Select which Team Challenge the team will solve:
Scientific | Technical | Engineering | Fine Arts | Improv | Service Learning
Early Learning / Rising Stars (for grades K-2)
CHALLENGE PREVIEWS
STEP 4
Prepare for the Virtual Regional Tournament!
Teams should host weekly meetings (in-person and/or virtual) where they practice Instant Challenges (provided in the Program Materials), participate in team-building / skill-building activities, and work on their solution for their Team Challenge solution.
In the 2020-21 Season, all Team Challenge Solutions will take the form of a video.

Other tasks involved in preparing for the Regional Tournament include:
1) Fill out Tournament Data Forms (included in the Team Challenge document)
2) Submit online registration for the Regional Tournament (link below)

NOTE: Regional Tournament Registration opens in December 2020
Regional Tournament Registration
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Destination Imagination

An Extraordinary Challenge Program for Creative Kids!

The Benefits of DI

Throughout the DI Challenge Experience, students develop:

GETTING STARTED:

The Basic Steps to starting your own DI Team(s)

STEP 1:

STEP 2

STEP 3

Select which Team Challenge the team will solve:Scientific | Technical | Engineering | Fine Arts | Improv | Service LearningEarly Learning / Rising Stars (for grades K-2)

STEP 4

Sign Me Up!

Provide your name and email below if you would like more information on Destination Imagination, and how YOU can get a team started in your school / community.

Select which Team Challenge the team will solve:
Scientific | Technical | Engineering | Fine Arts | Improv | Service Learning
Early Learning / Rising Stars (for grades K-2)