Preparing  Future  Creative  Leaders

What  is WA Destination
​ Imagination?

Washington Destination Imagination (WADI) facilitates the Destination Imagination (DI) program in WA state. Students work together to solve open-ended STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Team Challenges designed to teach the creative process. The creative process is a step-by-step approach that helps students better understand problems, come up with solutions, and learn from failure. Teams celebrate their solutions live at regional and state tournaments.  ​​

​WADI  is  a  non-profit,  volunteer-driven  organization

Organized into the Western and Eastern regions, each region organizes a Regional Tournament and supports other volunteer activities for parents and appraisers. An affiliate committee executes our state-level Affiliate Tournament.

​Volunteers, typically parents of team members, become team managers and form their own team. Schools also sponsor teams as an after-school program. At WADI, we provide monthly Team Manager support meetings and our WADI Youth Committee provides mentorship throughout the season.

Di  is 100%  Kid-Driven

DI Teams are responsible for designing and creating 100% of their Team Challenge solution. Absolutely no interference from non-team members is allowed. Teams are formed based on their grade or age and are designated as one of four Levels—the non-competitive Early Learning or the competitive Elementary, Middle, and Secondary levels.

​"I can face challenges with confidence, patience and perseverance."

-WADI alum

​"I've pushed myself out of my comfort zone and discovered my own abilities."

-WADI alum

​​"DI helps me think on my feet. I've become a  confident person."

​-WADI alum

The  Latest  from  Deconstructing  DI

Our video series that breaks down the DI challenge and creative process.
Produced and directed by our very own WADI Youth Committee.

Join  Future  Creative  Leaders

As parents and educators, our most important goal is to prepare our kids for the future. Is your student ready for something new?