Destination ImaginationGrades 1- 12Destination Imagination (DI) is a worldwide, creative problem-solving, team competition geared toward helping kids developing a variety of life skills, while getting hands-on experiences. DI offers high quality, STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Challenges that help bridge the gap between what students learn in school and the skills they will need to thrive in an ever-changing economy. Teams are faced with solving one of seven predetermined challenges by collectively applying their individual talents, skills, abilities, and ideas to present the most creative and unique solution possible. Destination Imagination is the world's largest creative problem solving programs for youth of all ages, with more than 150,000 participants in 48 US States and 30 different countries participating annually. Teams will present their solutions at the West Metro Regional Tournament at the end of February, top scoring teams will advance to the State Tournaments in April and teams that place first, second or third at State will advance to Global FInals in Kansas City, Missouri the end of May. Start a team with friends, or join a team and make new ones! Teams consist of three to seven members and the team will decide when and where they will practice. DI challenge materials are not released until September 1 and new teams will be formed after that date, or as soon as they get registered. Team managers are needed for this program. Training and support is available for all volunteer leaders, and each leader must complete a background check. More information will be given out after teams have been formed and are registered. Team challenge materials, regional tournament and state tournament fees are included in the cost of registration. Check out www.iodi.org or www.mndi.org for more DI information. Please register no later than Friday, October 25 to allow teams to start practicing.Destination Imagination#2010-A19F$119
