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Destination Imagination

Welcome to

Destination Imagination ®

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© 2001 Destination ImagiNation, Inc.

Just Imagine...Just Imagine...Imagine a program where your kids build Imagine a program where your kids build

confidence through learning,confidence through learning,

Imagine a program where discovery is Imagine a program where discovery is the only teacher, the only teacher,

Imagine a program that builds Imagine a program that builds lifelong learning and lifelong learning and

problem-solving skills.problem-solving skills.

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Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® is . . . is . . .Destination Imagination® is a non-profit corporation supported by International Affiliates throughout the world working together to offer a global, kid-powered & team-driven, creative problem-solving program.

In which the kids have fun, and learn without realizing it! In which the kids have fun, and learn without realizing it!

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You can help shape tomorrow’s leaders!You can help shape tomorrow’s leaders!

Destination Imagination® provides opportunities to explore and discover unlimited creative potential through teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect. The key to the Destination Imagination® program is discoveringdiscovering the process of creative problem-solving. Teams may choose to solve one of 6 competitive Team Challenges emphasizing technical/mechanical, scientific, fine arts, improvisational, structural or service learning elements. Teams also compete in Instant Challenges on Tournament Day.

The kids discover problem-solving techniquesThe kids discover problem-solving techniques

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Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® teaches... teaches...

Total Team-generated Solution without parent “interference”Total Team-generated Solution without parent “interference”

• Creative problem-solving

• Teamwork to solve a complex Challenge• No single answer (Challenges open-ended)

• Balance time, budget, creative ideas

• Presentation skills

All in a supportive environment where all ideas are team-generated so that team members have ownership of the solution.

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What Business is Saying…What Business is Saying…

“Destination Imagination® participants STAND OUTSTAND OUT among our new employees. Their presence, confidence and ability to lead put them YEARS AHEAD of their age and experience. Destination Imagination® is making a difference in the high-tech future on a global basis.”

--Roger Garriock,

IBM Canada director of e-commerce development

Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® gives our kids an edge! gives our kids an edge!

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Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® Program Structure Program Structure

• Teams form in the fall (5-7 students)

• Throughout the school year, they work as a team to solve a central Team Challenge as well as learn the techniques of brainstorming and instant problem solving through Instant Challenges and the use of Improv items.

• What they learn during this process are the tangible rewards of the program

• The culmination of their work is showcased at Destination Imagination® tournaments• Local and Regional Tournaments, State Tournaments,

and the Destination Imagination® Global Finals

Tournaments are incredible expositions of student creativity Tournaments are incredible expositions of student creativity

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Teams use art, technology, performance, and real world relevance as they tackle one of the five Team Challenges. The Team Challenge solution can take from several weeks to several months to develop.

The teams must do the research and experimentation needed to solve every aspect of the Team Challenge and develop a performance-based Presentation demonstrating the team’s solution.

Teams work together to solve complex problemsTeams work together to solve complex problems

Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® Program - Program - Team ChallengeTeam Challenge

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Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® Program - Program - Instant ChallengeInstant Challenge

Instant Challenges teach our kids to think quickly with confidenceInstant Challenges teach our kids to think quickly with confidence

Instant Challenges provide participants the opportunity to use their Creative Problem Solving (CPS) skills in a manner that mirrors life’s day to day challenges. Kids are afforded the opportunity to respond within a short period of time to Challenges they have never seen prior to the tournament.

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Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®® Program - Improv Program - Improv

Improv teaches our kids to see things from a different perspectiveImprov teaches our kids to see things from a different perspective

Participants practice Improv using presented random materials and verbal responses to demonstrate their creative talents on the spot. With this component, participants have the opportunity to learn creativity skills, divergent and convergent thinking, risk taking, time awareness, team skills.

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Participant EligibilityParticipant Eligibility

• Kindergarten to CollegeParticipants compete in 5 age-

based or grade-based levels:

Primary (K to 2nd grade),

Elementary (3rd to 5th grade),

Intermediate (6th to 8th Grade),

Secondary (High School),

College & University

No formal academic requirementsNo formal academic requirements

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Learned SkillsLearned Skills

• TEAM WORK• COOPERATION• COLLABORATION• TIME MANAGEMENT• COMMUNICATION

Lifelong skillsLifelong skills

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The Destination ImaginationThe Destination Imagination®® Program RequiresProgram Requires

• T-shirtsT-shirts (Team Managers, Appraisers, kids- Regional, State and Global)

• FoodFood during the tournaments and training (Team Managers, students and Appraisers)

• HousingHousing - Many of the teams must travel a long way to competition, as do Appraisers. Transportation needs are part of this.

• Tournament SitesTournament Sites and required custodial/security services

• SignageSignage at Tournaments, Name Tags for Appraisers & Volunteers

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• ScholarshipsScholarships - college and “start-up” scholarships for new programs (“needy” areas)

• TrainingTraining - for students, Team Managers and Appraisers

• PrintingPrinting - training (Team Managers, students and Appraisers), scoring materials, sponsorship materials

• Hardware SuppliesHardware Supplies – including Instant Challenge and Improv supplies

• Annual audit of Regional and Affiliate booksAnnual audit of Regional and Affiliate books

The Destination ImaginationThe Destination Imagination®® Program RequiresProgram Requires

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• Hardware SuppliesHardware Supplies – including Instant Challenge and Improv supplies

• PublicityPublicity

• Computer SupportComputer Support & Web site sponsorship & Web site sponsorship

• Office equipment/supplies Office equipment/supplies - - Postage & phone service

• Team sponsorshipTeam sponsorship - funds for teams to represent their Affiliate at Global Finals

• Certificates/Awards/TrophiesCertificates/Awards/Trophies

• Souvenir pins for studentsSouvenir pins for students - for local and Globals-bound teams

The Destination ImaginationThe Destination Imagination®® Program RequiresProgram Requires

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You Can Help You Can Help Destination Destination ImaginationImagination®......

•By supporting us with financial donationsBy supporting us with financial donations

•By VolunteeringBy Volunteering

•By donating the materials and services By donating the materials and services needed to maintain the DI programneeded to maintain the DI program

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Volunteer/Parent RolesVolunteer/Parent Roles

• Team Manager/Assistant• Most rewarding role

• Tournament Official and Volunteers• All levels of competition

• Workshops

• Parent helper• Snacks, errands

• Transporting/storing props

• Skill presentations

• Support their children and the Program

Volunteers make this program possibleVolunteers make this program possible

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Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination® has: has:

•A clearly defined marketplace in the “Safe” marketing environment of EDUCATION•A mixed audience of parents, educators, civic leaders, and a total span of the planet’s best and brightest students

•A complete range of geographic, cultural, economic, and religious audiences

•An incredible message life-span because of unparalleled program loyalty

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We want YouYou to become a part of Destination ImaginationDestination Imagination®!!

Teaching the Creative Process: From Imagination to Innovation

You will make an ImpactImpact!

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“Imagination is more important than knowledge.

-Albert Einstein

Imagination encircles the world!”

Knowledge is limited.

Destination ImagiNation ® International Sponsor

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