Destination Imagination Program
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WHAT IS Destination ImagiNation®? Destination
ImagiNation® (DI) is the world's
largest creative problem-solving program for kids of all ages. This
non-profit organization teaches life skills and expands imaginations through
youth-centered, team-based creative problem solving. Adult Team Managers oversee the teams and
act as guides throughout the process. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN? Interested students in grades 3-5, 6-8, and
9-12 may participate in Destination Imagination in WHAT DOES A TEAM DO? Teams of 5-7 students work together during
the year to solve their choice of one of 5 Team
Challenges. The team then presents their solution to their central
challenge and solves an instant challenge at the Zone Destination DI
Celebration of Creativity held at Qualifying teams then present their
solutions at the Maine State DI Celebration at the HOW OFTEN DO TEAMS MEET? Once a team is formed, the members will
decide how competitive they want to be and how often they want to meet.
Historically, teams meet once a week beginning in the fall until January when
they go to two times per week, and possibly more as the Regional Celebration
approaches in March. Teams who qualify for the State Finals are
committed until early April. Brunswick Teams qualifying for the Global
Finals will work through late May. TEAM MANAGERS NEEDED In order for teams to participate in
Destination Imagination, volunteers are needed to guide the teams throughout
the year. Please contact your school coordinator if you are interested
in helping out. Check www.createme.org
for information about upcoming trainings. APPRAISERS NEEDED Each team needs to have an adult appraiser
to represent them at the Zone Celebration in March. An evening training
will be required for each appraiser previous to the Celebration. If the
team advances to the State Celebration, this person will also be required to
appraise in Orono. Anyone 18 years or older is encouraged to volunteer
for this exciting opportunity to see amazing solutions to the team and
instant challenges. Check Maine DI
for more information. |
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Coordinator: Pete Stevens |
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Coordinator: Brigette Brescia |
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Coordinator: Andrew Kosak |
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Coordinator: Amy Tolk and Melinda Porter |
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Coordinator: David Merrill |
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Co Director: Lianne
Mitchell |
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Maine Destination Imagination Program Visit
this site for information about Team Manager Trainings, Appraiser Trainings, and Celebrations |
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International
Destination Imagination Program |