Monthly Archives: December 2009

DI eXtreme Celebration – Information and Registration

For the first time ever Colorado will be hosting the

DI eXtreme Celebration Tournament

on February 27, 2010 at South Middle School, 12310 East Peakview Drive in Aurora
We are limiting the number of teams to 24 so get your registrations in NOW!
For teams of High School and College students only
but everyone is welcome...

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Destination ImagiNation Creativity Tour 48

Our Colorado DI Alums are amazing!
Creativity Tour 48 is comprised of four individuals (3 DI alumni and 1 DI admirer) with different backgrounds and passions who have bonded together over a love of travel and a strong belief in the learning that Destination ImagiNation® inspires. We believe Destination ImagiNation shows students their unlimited creative potential...

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Brainstorming Videos

I found these videos at CreativityRulz blog. They are great visuals for teams to see how good sessions are so much more effective than the one where the group did everything you’re not supposed to do.
What NOT to do during a brainstorming session.

and what to do during a brainstorming session

IN SUMMARY:
- Defer judgment
- Capture all...

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Instant Challenge – Putting Together a Materials Kit

Most Instant Challenges use many of the same basic materials over and over again. By putting together a box of the following materials to keep on hand you will reduce the amount of time needed to set up Instant Challenges.
Basic Materials are:

Mailing Labels
Chenille Sticks  (aka Pipe Cleaners)
Straws  (if you can find the non-bendable straws that...

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Warm-up Challenges

Warm-up challenges are meant to get your team jump started. They are quick 5 minute improv exercises. The team has 3 minute to plan and 2 minutes to perform. Props may be imaginary. Scoring is based on the creativity of their solution and character development. Up to 25 points for creativity of the solution and...

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