Destination Imagination

Destination Imagination Maine

Annually, we offer seven new standards-based Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, and Early Learning. Each Challenge enables student teams to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to innovation.

START A TEAM

Teams can range in size from two to seven members. Levels include Early Learners, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary.

Teams can register starting August 1

2022-23 TEAM REGISTRATIONS

Due to Regulations and our Youth Protection Policy, All Team Managers will be required to have a background check.
START A TEAM

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Destination Imagination is a volunteer-run event, so we depend heavily on the efforts and energy of volunteers around the state.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We're looking for volunteers to help run our state tournament.
VOLUNTEER NOW

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

At the tournament teams will solve two types of Challenges: Team Challenges and Instant Challenges.

AT THE TOURNAMENT

Teams will perform their Challenge solutions to a group of Appraisers. Destination Imagination Appraisers are local volunteers who have been trained to assess the Challenges.
DATES & TIMES

TEAM RESOURCES

2022-23 Season at a Glance

Sample Team Budget

TOURNAMENT
Save the Date! Our 2023 State Tournament will be on Saturday, March 11th at The Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Start your team by November 15th to secure a spot!


Check out this year's challenges!

2022-23 Tournament

MMSA ran the Maine State Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons. Teams performed their solutions to one of seven STEAM-based Team Challenges in the form of eight-minute skits for a team of appraisers, and also competed in Instant Challenges, revealed to them for the first time at the tournaments. Teams connected with students from other schools across the state, and celebrated their innovations and teamwork at Celebration Ceremonies. In 2022, The Starry, Not Starry team from Winterport won first place in the Elementary Level Fine Arts Challenge for their well-crafted story about a “trickster in a tricky situation.” And, in 2023, the Yarmouth Elementary School’s Smart Puppies team won first place in the Elementary Level Technical Challenge by creating two unique “puzzle solvers’ with which to solve a puzzle. To finish off the 2023 season, Camden Rockport Middle School’s team, Dungeons + DIgons headed to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO, to present their Elementary Level Fine Arts challenge solution that “flipped the script” on the classic story of the Wizard of Oz.

We want to express a huge thank you to all of the staff, volunteers, Team Managers, and families that helped make these tournaments a reality. In addition, congratulations to all Maine teams that used the creative process to create new solutions. MMSA recognizes the extraordinary amount of effort, perseverance, and spirit you displayed. STEAM on!

2023 Full Results

Fine Arts Challenge: Flip the Script

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Elementary1stCamden Rockport Middle SchoolDungeons + DIgons121-82012
Secondary1stYarmouth High SchoolTinier, Equally as Mighty121-86103

Technical Challenge: Piece by Piece

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Elementary1stYarmouth Elementary SchoolSmart Puppies121-93903
Elementary2ndRose M. GaffneyThe Puzzlers121-85520

Engineering Challenge: Thrill Ride

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Elementary2ndRose M. GaffneyBologna Bulldogs121-29079

2022 Full Results

DI Scientific Challenge: Up Close

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Elem.1st
Limestone Community School
Microbe Eagles121-36811

Fine Arts Challenge: Tricky Tales

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Middle1stHarrison Middle SchoolTiny But Mighty121-68417
Secondary1stCreateMeStarry, Not Starry121-19313
Secondary2ndLimestone High SchoolThe Bingi121-53774

2022-23 Tournament

MMSA ran the Maine State Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons. Teams performed their solutions to one of seven STEAM-based Team Challenges in the form of eight-minute skits for a team of appraisers, and also competed in Instant Challenges, revealed to them for the first time at the tournaments. Teams connected with students from other schools across the state, and celebrated their innovations and teamwork at Celebration Ceremonies. In 2022, The Starry, Not Starry team from Winterport won first place in the Elementary Level Fine Arts Challenge for their well-crafted story about a “trickster in a tricky situation.” And, in 2023, the Yarmouth Elementary School’s Smart Puppies team won first place in the Elementary Level Technical Challenge by creating two unique “puzzle solvers’ with which to solve a puzzle. To finish off the 2023 season, Camden Rockport Middle School’s team, Dungeons + DIgons headed to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO, to present their Elementary Level Fine Arts challenge solution that “flipped the script” on the classic story of the Wizard of Oz.

We want to express a huge thank you to all of the staff, volunteers, Team Managers, and families that helped make these tournaments a reality. In addition, congratulations to all Maine teams that used the creative process to create new solutions. MMSA recognizes the extraordinary amount of effort, perseverance, and spirit you displayed. STEAM on!

DI Scientific Challenge: Up Close

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Elem.1st
Limestone Community School
Microbe Eagles121-36811

Fine Arts Challenge: Flip the Script

LevelPlaceOrganizationTeamTeam #
Elementary1stCamden Rockport Middle SchoolDungeons + DIgons121-82012
Secondary1stYarmouth High SchoolTinier, Equally as Mighty121-86103

SPONSORS

Blue Diamond  |  $15,000+

Maine Technology Institute (MTI) logo

Emerald  |  $10,000+


Ruby  |  $5,000+


Tourmaline  |  $2,500+


Tanzanite  |  $1,000+


Contact Stefany Burrell, sburrell@mmsa.org, to learn more about sponsoring Destination Imagination in Maine.

CONTACT US
Emma Carey - Affiliate Director
Jeanne Hanson
- Event Coordinator
Stefany Burrell - Marketing & Development
DESTINATION IMAGINATION
Destination Imagination (DI) is a non-profit, cause-driven organization. Its purpose is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Annually, DI offers seven new standards-based Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, and Early Learning. Each Challenge is open-ended and enables student teams to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to innovation.

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