Destination Imagination

What is Destination Imagination?
Destination Imagination is the world's largest creative problem solving program with teams competing in every US state and in over 40 countries worldwide.

Teams of up to seven members begin by selecting a challenge.  Team members then work together for several months to find solutions to their challenge.  Teams will compete in front of an audience and appraisers at the regional tournament in March.  The top placing teams at regions will perform at the state tournament, and from there teams could possibly go on to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

DI is a fun, creative hands-on program that draws from various disciplines: science, theater arts, technology and history.  Students learn valuable life skills such as goal setting, time management, team building, public speaking and leadership.  The goal of D.I. is to teach participants that through creativity, teamwork, and perseverance, they can work together to develop creative solutions to complex problems! 
*For information on Destination Imagination visit their website at www.idodi.org.

Who can join D.I.?
Any Woodland student in 3rd through 5th grade is able to participate!

How to I become a D.I. member?
To join a Woodland Destination Imagination team, you’ll need to complete the official D.I. form and submit it along with your payment prior to October 10th, 2008.

When do teams meet?
Each team creates their individual schedule based on coaches and team members’ input.  D.I. meetings are usually held directly before or after school.

What’s needed?
This program is run with volunteers!  We need parents willing to donate their time to coach.  Introductory materials, support and training is available to all D.I. coaches!  D.I. is one of the most rewarding, fun teams you can be involved with. No experience necessary!  Sign-up today!!

  
Questions?
For more information contact the Woodland Destination Imagination Coordinator, Lynne Pernsteiner.  She can be reached at setofsteins@msn.com

Dates to Remember:

September 25th:
D.I. Open House
7pm - Woodland Gym

October 28th:
Coaches Meeting
7pm —Lynne
Pernsteiner’s house

January 22nd:
Instant Challenge Fun
4pm — Woodland Gym

February 19th:
D.I. Performance Night
7pm — Woodland Gym

February 28th:
Fundraising Breakfast
8-10am — Eagan Applebee’s

March 14th:
Regional Tournament