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Science & Innovation

Destination Imagination

Destination Imagination provides a unique blend of arts and technology, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking through student-owned solutions and a structured creative process.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels

About this camp

Destination Imagination offers a dynamic, project-based learning experience where students tackle open-ended STEAM challenges. Participants collaborate in teams to research, design, prototype, iterate, and present their innovative solutions. This process cultivates essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Activities often encompass elements of storytelling, staging, prop building, and the application of basic technical methods. Through hands-on engagement, students develop vital 21st-century competencies including communication, problem-solving, and project management. The program fosters an environment where students are encouraged to take creative risks, learn from challenges, and build confidence in their ability to innovate and express themselves, preparing them to approach future challenges with ingenuity.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves teams working on a week-long creative problem-solving challenge, often culminating in a presentation at the end of the week.

Best suited for

This program is ideal for students who enjoy hands-on projects, tackling unusual challenges, creative problem-solving, and collaborating with peers to develop innovative solutions.

What you'll learn

Creative Problem Solving STEAM Challenges Teamwork Critical Thinking Innovation Technical Design Storytelling

Location

Various Locations in Raleigh

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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