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Imagine a place where kids can learn to apply their creativity, what they learn in and out of school, and devlop key skills including teamwork, project management and presentation skills.
Now let's make it fun. (Because if it's not, they won't do it!).
Next, tell the adults THEY can't help solve the challenge that the team selects -
only the kids on the team can.
... and welcome to our world! Destination ImagiNation empowers kids with life skills that colleges and employers look for!
FAST FACTS
• Over 100,000 New Hampshire students have been through our programs since 1981.
• This year, "DI" is being done by over 200,000 students in 56 countries and all 50 states.
• Over 9,000 students will take part in Destination ImagiNation Global Finals in May.
• This year, we will have some 2,500 students from nearly 200 schools, community organizations and home schooling organizations taking part in the NH program!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Teams form with schools and community groups through late December, sometimes January.
Up to seven participants work together as a team to create their unique solution to a Team Challenge, which can have a focus that is theatrical, structural, improvisational, scientific or technical - or, if the team desires, a blend of several disciplines. These challenges are also tied into National Learning Standards. There are four levels of competition based on the age of the oldest member of the team.
Teams learn and practice creative, quick-thinking skills for the Instant Challenge portion of competition.
In all, there are about 20 scoring areas for each team rewarding teamwork, innovation, creativity, and results.
For students Pre-K to second grade, we have a non-competitive version of
the program called Rising Stars!™
Destination ImagiNation helps young people learn in a fun and supportive environment, and the valuable skills they have acquired will be with them for a lifetime.
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Now it's time: Call the NH-DI Office at 603-868-2140.
Opening Ceremony at a Regional NH-DI Tournament