California Destination Imagination (Caldi) is a project based kid-driven program that teaches STEAM Teams may showcase their solutions at a tournament.
The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students' creativity, courage, and curiosity through open-ended academic Challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), fine arts, and service learning. Our participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem solving process.
06/05/2026
World Environment Day is a reminder that creativity and problem-solving can help shape a better future. 🌎🌱
In Destination Imagination, students learn to think critically, work as a team, and explore real-world challenges through STEAM, innovation, and imagination.
Today, we celebrate the young creators who ask big questions, imagine new solutions, and care about the world around them.
06/04/2026
Help students build the confidence to create, innovate, and think differently. 🌟
Destination Imagination’s Creative Process Guide for parents includes 10 free STEAM activities designed to support critical thinking, learning from failure, creative problem-solving, and real-world skill building.
Download the guide and start exploring creativity at home:
https://info.destinationimagination.org/creative-process-guide-parents
06/03/2026
Limited seats are available for the Discover Destination Imagination webinar! 🌟
This introductory webinar is a great opportunity for parents, teachers, and curious creators to learn what Destination Imagination is all about and how students build creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through open-ended Challenges.
Date: Thursday, July 30
Time: 4:00 - 4:45 PM Eastern Time
Register now: destinationimagination.org/webinar/
Discover how DI helps students turn imagination into action.
06/02/2026
The 2026–2027 Destination Imagination Challenge previews are here! 🎉
Teams can now get an early look at this season’s Team Challenges, from engineering and science to fine arts, service learning, improv, early learning, and Instant Challenge.
Team Numbers will be available starting May 15, with Early Bird pricing through July 14. Full Challenge details release July 31.
Start exploring, start talking with your team, and get ready for a new season of creative problem-solving!
No scripts. No step-by-step instructions. No adult interference, just creativity, teamwork, and imagination in action.
Learn more: https://www.destinationimagination.org/challenge-experience/challenge-previews/
06/01/2026
Way to go, Firehawks from Folsom! 🎉
Congratulations to The Firehawks for placing 13th among the top 39 teams from around the world in the Engineering Challenge at Global Finals 2026.
We are so proud of your creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and the way you represented California Destination Imagination on the global stage. 🌍✨
05/30/2026
Ready to jump into something amazing? 🚀
At CALDI, it’s more than just a program, it’s a place where creativity comes to life, friendships grow, and big ideas take shape. 💡
With thousands of participants and volunteers every year, you’re not just joining a team… you’re becoming part of a community that’s building the innovators of tomorrow. 🌟
So what are you waiting for? Create, collaborate, and shine with us! ✨
05/29/2026
🌟 Help shape the innovators of tomorrow!
Become a CALDI Team Leader and help shape the minds of future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders across California.
Your guidance can spark creativity that lasts a lifetime.
As a Team Leader, you help students:
💡 Think creatively
🔧 Build real solutions
🤝 Collaborate with confidence
🎭 Share their ideas
🎉 Grow as learners
👉 Start your journey at CALDI.org/volunteer-in-california
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05/28/2026
Ready to spark creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving? 🚀
Starting a Destination Imagination team gives students the chance to explore STEAM concepts, collaborate with peers, and build confidence through hands-on challenges. There’s no better time to get started for the 2026 season!
👉 Learn more and register here: www.caldi.org/start-a-team
05/27/2026
Global Finals 2026 was filled with creativity, teamwork, celebration, and unforgettable moments! 🌍✨
We are so proud of our CALDI teams and everyone who represented Destination Imagination with imagination, problem-solving, and heart.
View more Global Finals 2026 highlight photos here:
https://destinationimagination.smugmug.com/Global-Finals-2026
05/26/2026
Global Finals 2026 tournament results are now available! 🌍✨
Congratulations to all of our California Destination Imagination teams and every team that brought their creativity, teamwork, and Challenge solutions to the Global Finals stage.
We are so proud of the imagination, problem-solving, and dedication shown by teams throughout the tournament.
View the full tournament results and Special Awards here: https://hubs.la/Q04hLYxD0