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Destination Imagination (DI) gives students the space to explore, experiment, and grow—while having fun with friends.

What Is DI?

Destination Imagination is a hands-on creative problem-solving experience where kids work on a team of 2-7 peers to solve open-ended STEAM-based challenges over several weeks or months. It’s 100% kid-driven, and teams take their solutions to a fun tournament experience in the spring.

What Kids Gain:

  • Curiosity, creative thinking & resilience
  • Collaboration and communication skills
  • Confidence and leadership skills
  • Building a growth mindset in a safe space to try, fail, and try again

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Don't just take our word for it! 

“Because of DI my kids have learned a valuable lesson—how to work within a team. They have learned how to compromise and work with others, which are life-long skills. I've seen my kids grow from their DI experiences and other kids should have the same opportunity.”

– Parent of a DI participant

“DI prepares kids for leadership by teaching skills like creative problem-solving, teamwork, and public speaking. All kids deserve DI!”

– Parent of a DI participant

“There is no other program like it! DI provides kids an opportunity to be creative, independent, and get out of their comfort zone to learn new skills & grow. My kids showed more confidence & resilience after being in DI… and they had fun, too!”

– Parent of DI participants

“You can do lots of fun stuff like a play that you present to judges. It is also a good learning experience.”

– Preston, DI Participant

“It's a good experience and because of it I'm not afraid to try new things!”

– Harlie, DI participant

“My child fell in love with DI and has never looked back.”

– Jason, Parent of a DI Participant

FAQs

How can parents/guardians help? ▼
Parents/guardians can become a Team Manager, teach a skill, help with snacks and transportation, and be the team's biggest cheerleader!
How much time does it take? ▼
Team meetings and practices are usually up to the team and the Team Manager. Some teams start off with an hour or two a week, increasing as the team sees fits as it gets closer to tournament season.
How long is the DI season? ▼
The DI season begins in the fall of each year. Teams decide when they will start meeting. In Wisconsin, the season can run through late February - early March with the conclusion of the Regional tournaments. If a team qualifies and chooses to move on, the Wisconsin Affiliate (aka Stat) Tournament is in early April. If a team qualifies and chooses to move on, the Global Finals tournament is held at the end of May.
How many kids are on a team? ▼
A DI team is 2-7 kids in Elementary (Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5), Middle (Grades 6-8), and Secondary (Grades 9-12) Levels.
How much does DI cost? ▼
A team number is $165, plus a Wisconsin affiliate fee of $100*. Each challenge has a materials budget of $100–$150. There is a $50 registration fee for the Regional Tournament. This totals $465, which when split across 7 team members is only $67 per student. *These costs are effective May 14 - July 14, 2026 as an early-bird special. Effective July 15, 2026, a team number will be $175, plus the Wisconsin affiliate fee of $125.
What are this year’s challenges? ▼
View the challenge previews here!

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