Ohio Kids for Creativity Northeast Region

Ohio Kids for Creativity Northeast Region OKC Northeast Region is the sponsor of the Destination ImagiNation program in Northeast Ohio. Currently our primary program is Destination ImagiNation.

Northeast Region is a subsidiary of Ohio Kids for Creativity (OKC) an organization dedicated to assisting the parents and schools in teaching our kids techniques for creative thinking. Northeast Region Board

The Northeast Region Board is responsible for the operations of Northeast Region of OKC. Originally composed of Gifted Coordinators of the school districts in the Northeast Ohio county area,

as the School Districts have dropped Gifted programs, we are increasingly made up of parents who have kids in the program or had kids in the program, Team Managers, and past Team Managers. The Board meets as needed between August thru May either at a location to be announced or more commonly via Zoom. History
Prior to 01-Sept-2023 NE Region was OKC Regions 1, 15, 16, and parts of Regions 10 and 13. Prior to 2001-2002 season, Region 1 was part of OKC Region 15. But with over 150 teams at the 2001 Regional Tournament, it was decided to split Region 15 into 2 Regions and Region 1 was born.

You can get team numbers for next year by 14 July at a discount.
05/15/2026

You can get team numbers for next year by 14 July at a discount.

Early Bird Team Numbers for the 2026–27 Destination Imagination (DI) Challenge Experience are now available! 💜🧡

Every DI team starts with students choosing a Challenge and figuring out how to solve it together.

Throughout the season, teams use the DI Creative Process to test ideas, think more creatively and critically, collaborate, and bring their solutions to life in their own unique way.

Early Bird pricing is available through July 14.

Learn more and start your team: https://hubs.la/Q04gPg1x0

Something new starting in September.
05/15/2026

Something new starting in September.

What can students learn by creating a short film together? 🎬

In the Destination Imagination (DI) Team Film Challenge, students collaborate to turn an original idea into a finished short film while building skills in storytelling, creativity, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork through the DI Creative Process.

Over the course of 8 weeks, teams use everyday recording tools like phones, tablets, and cameras to bring their ideas to life. No special equipment is required.

🎥 Starts September 2026
🎟 Early Bird pricing runs through July 14

Learn more about this year’s Challenge, That Escalated Quickly, and start your team: https://hubs.la/Q04gPl630

05/14/2026

Loads of fun. If you can’t be there live….

For those of you who didn’t/couldn’t make it
05/14/2026

For those of you who didn’t/couldn’t make it

Every year, Global Finals brings together some of the most creative, collaborative, and courageous young people in the world—and this year, you can be part of the experience from anywhere!

Join us live for the Global Finals 2026 Welcome Ceremony and Closing Celebration as teams from around the world come together to celebrate a season of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.

📅 Welcome Ceremony: May 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT
📅 Closing Celebration: May 24 at 4:00 p.m. CT

Whether you're cheering on a specific team, supporting your home country, or simply curious to see what Global Finals is all about, we’d love for you to join us!

🌏 Watch live at: https://hubs.la/Q04gvmBD0

Learn more and save the dates: https://hubs.la/Q04gvhdM0

Something different, maybe give the teams skit ideas.
05/13/2026

Something different, maybe give the teams skit ideas.

Lesson for Grades 6-12

Didn’t make GF? Start getting ready for next year now.
05/09/2026

Didn’t make GF? Start getting ready for next year now.

Early Bird Team Numbers for the 2026–27 Challenge Experience season open in one week!

Purchase early, take care of your Team Number, and finalize your team later.

📆 Opens May 15

If you’re starting to think about next season, you can take a look at what’s ahead 🚀 https://hubs.la/Q04fPZYz0

Hey team managers. A new podcast.
05/09/2026

Hey team managers. A new podcast.

Every Team Manager approaches things a little differently.

From tournament prep to running team meetings to navigating challenges along the way, those perspectives can be helpful to hear.

A Team Manager in our community created the InspireDI podcast to share ideas and experiences from the field.

🎧 You can find the podcast on Spotify, YouTube, and more if you'd like to check it out. https://hubs.la/Q04fr4py0

05/08/2026

Something for off season?

If you’re into pins
05/06/2026

If you’re into pins

We're excited to announce that the 2026 Destination Imagination Pin Auction is officially open! 🎉

For over 25 years, the Destination Imagination Scholarship Committee (DISC) has been supporting graduating students and dedicated volunteers, and this auction is how our community makes it happen.

A wide range of pins is up for bid, including rare and vintage sets donated by volunteers, Affiliates, and teams from around the world, with years of creative designs, unique themes, and DI history all in one place. Plus a few travel experiences worth bidding on. Every winning bid supports scholarships for DI graduates.

🔗 Browse and bid now: https://hubs.la/Q04frG1M0

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