WASHINGTON IMAGINATION NETWORK
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: All school age kids in the state of Washington
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Help at any of our 5 Regional Tournaments.
Geographic areas served: Washington State
Mission:
To build lifelong learning and problem solving skills in young people; To enhance confidence of young people while they learn to utilize their own abilities and those of their team members to solve complex problems; To teach young people through discovery and development of their talents; to demonstrate that there is no one right way to solve a problem and that the learning comes in the process of solving the problem.
Results:
Over 1,400 Washington students participated in DI last year. 10,000 hours of volunteer time was provided for administrative and tournament support for the competitions.
25,000 volunteer hours donated by individual Team managers to teach participants the skills needed to solve real life challenges.
25,000 volunteer hours donated by individual Team managers to teach participants the skills needed to solve real life challenges.
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MarjaZ
11/20/12
I have been involved with Destination Imagination for the past 8 years as a Team Manager for my daughter's team. I've watched these same group of kids grow from 4th grade to Seniors in High School. They have really learned how to be a highly functional Team. They know each others' strengths and ...
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thomasmail360
11/15/12
My children were involved with DI from elementary school through high school, and I'm amazed at how many skills this program taught them along the way. They learn to problem solve under pressure, meet strict guidelines, work with others, and communicate to large groups. I have beena volunteer at ...
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ClaudiaRengstorf
11/15/12
I have been in the field of education for 37 years and involved with Destination ImagiNation and other creative problem-solcing programs in WA in many capacities: a mom of a DI participant, a team manager, an appraiser, a trainer, a regional director, a state board member, a global volunteer. ...
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