What is Destination ImagiNation, or DI?
25 words or less answer: Destination ImagiNation is a creative problem-solving program that teaches kids theatrical and technical skills, independence, leadership, cooperation/teamwork, organization, sportsmanship, brainstorming, and is fun! 30 word answer: Destination ImagiNation teaches: creative problem solving & brainstorming, teamwork to solve a complex challenge, how to balance time, budget & creative ideas and how to sell their solution to Appraisers. 60-word response: Destination Imagination is a creative problem-solving program for students. They work on predetermined challenges. They work in teams and think up all the ideas and do all of the work themselves with a non-participatory adult team manager. The students learn teamwork, innovation, solving problems on a budget, presentation skills, and conflict resolution. Teams perform their solutions at a local/state tournament. 84-word response: The Destination ImagiNation School Program promotes divergent thinking and develops c