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About Illinois Destination ImagiNation (NFP), Inc./Affiliate of Destination ImagiNation, Inc.

Location:

1228 E Jefferson, Bloomington, IL 61701, US

Mission Statement

Destination ImagiNation, Inc. dedicates itself to enriching the global community and the lives of all those touched by our programs by providing opportunities to explore and discover unlimited creative potential through teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Description

Destination ImagiNation, Inc. (DII) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization active in 50 states and 41 countries/provinces. It is supported mainly by > 35,000 volunteers. DII is celebrating our 26 year anniversary of promoting innovation and creative problem-solving, operating under the names Odyssey of the Mind Association, Inc. and since 1999 as Destination ImagiNation, Inc. The goals of DII are to foster creative and critical thinking; to help participants learn and apply creative problem solving methods and tools; to develop teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills; to nurture research and inquiry skills including both creative exploration and attention to detail; to promote the recognition, use, and development of many and varied strengths and talents; to encourage competence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to real-life problem solving; and to foster mutual respect. DII's work inspires children and adults to develop and showcase their creativity, talents, and interests while generating a love of learning about science, technology, and theater.