What are the parts of Destination ImagiNation?
The Destination ImagiNation program asks teams to creatively solve two different kinds of Challenges, each with its own purpose and educational focus. The two Challenges, or components, are called the Team Challenge (Central Challenge and Side Trips) and the Instant Challenge. Teams present their solutions to both Challenges at a Tournament where the solutions are evaluated by friendly people we call Appraisers. For the more exacting answer, here is some more specific info from the Program Guide: Team Central Challenge Purpose: Encourages development of Creative Problem Solving techniques, teamwork, and creative process over a long period of time (usually several months). Educational Focus of Central Challenge: The project undertaken by the team is curriculum-based and focused on one or more of the following areas: Theatrical/Literary/Fine Arts Elements, Technical/Mechanical Design, Structural Design, Improvisational Techniques. Each of the six Central Challenges involves a research co
