Are you ready to stretch your teamwork, creativity and problem solving muscles in 2011-12? Start a team this season and find out!
2010-11 was a year of continued growth in Idaho. Teams in the central and southeast part of the state showed off their creative talents at a state tournament at the end of March, and Lakeland Jr. High in Rathdrum hosted an exciting competition in northern Idaho just a few weeks later.
Previews for the 2011-12 Team Challenges are out now, with full Challenges revealed to registered teams on September 1! Tasty tidbits and teasers below:
A: Technical / Assembly Required
Better. Faster. Stronger. Make a better plan to fill orders. Use your skills to assemble products faster. Make equipment stronger than the competition's. Don't forget: everything has to happen just in time. Do it all and leave notheing behind. Note: Assembly Required.
B: Scientific / The Solar Stage
Since the first sunrise, solar energy has shaped and fueled planet Earth. Now it is your turn to harness the sun's awesome power in a new way...IN THE DARK! Can someone please dim the lights? It's time to shine--on The Solar Stage.
C. Fine Arts / Coming Attractions
THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR ALL AUDIENCES: Roll the opening credits, start the music, and cue the stars: characters from two nations. You haven't seen a Movie Trailer until you've seen one live! Your team in Coming Attractions. Playing everywhere this season.
D. Improvisational / News to Me
What if a "3-Foot Snake Found in a Child's Locker" actually caused the "Gulf Coast Oil Spill"? On top of that, what it everyone involved with that story had ferrets for fingers? OMG, what a story! Toss in some cooperative human sceneryt and you'll have a sensational tale to tell...DI Improv style.
E. Structural / Hold It!
Hold that pose! Hold that thought! Hold onto your hat! And build a structure that can hold things inside while holding up weight! In this ultimate test of control, your team will deliver, captivate, and Hold It!
project OUTREACH / The World Canvas
Make a difference in your community by sharing your passion and delivering for your cause. Can you excite others to join your campaign? Grab your paintbrush, dip into service, exhibit your Project and Canvas the World!
Rising Stars! / Built to Last
Learn about toys and how they have changed over time. Creat a play about making the last toy that will ever be made. Explore how your team works together to make decisions about your team-created toy. (Non-competitive)
There's a great history of Destination ImagiNation in Idaho, and we've got great things in store for the coming season! Contact us now and be a part of it!
To read more about Destination ImagiNation and how to get involved for the 2011-12 season, click here.
