As a former DI parent and team manager, and current volunteer, I can honestly say that this program is amazing! It goes far beyond what our children learn in school by teaching problem-solving skills, team dynamics, project management, outside-the-box thinking, time management, and most importantly, how to successfully fail and get right back up and try again. I wholeheartedly recommend this program!
-Vicki Symonds, Parent of Day Middle and Horace Mann children.
What is Destination Imagination?
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Creative problem solving competition
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Grades K-12; 150,000 participants; 1.5 million alumni
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48 States and 30 Countries across the Globe
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21 st century learning (Project Management, Critical thinking, Teamwork)
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S.T.E.A.M. (Challenges include, Robotics Fine Arts, Engineering, Improv, Science and Community Service)
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Early Learning Challenge which are non-competitive for K-2
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Inclusive programming (includes all cultures, languages, learning styles and economic backgrounds)
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Strategic Sponsors: 3M, IBM, Oracle, PCG Education, Project Management Institute
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What do kids get out of DI?
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Complete ownership and independence (No interference policy)
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Exposure to new fields and situations (Challenges include BOTH arts and sciences)
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Project Management Skills (In charge of budgeting and timeline)
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Risk Taking and Critical Thinking (Instant Challenge program)
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