Welcome! This is the website of SCOOPS, the South Carolina Organization Of Problem Solvers. We are the official South Carolina affiliate of Destination ImagiNation.

What's New?

Information about this year's challenges can be found here.

If you have never participated in DI before, and are wondering how you get a team organized and through all of the processes, check into our new DI University. Take the module Being a DI Team Manager to learn more about the program and the responsibilities of a DI Team Manager.

Interested in starting a DI Team? Go to Start-A-Team. Please note that you can purchase your Team Numbers through Shop DI via mail, phone or online. Purchasing your team number online allows you instant access to the challenge materials.

The SCOOPS Team Registration Form is online. Check the Registration page for detailed registration instructions.

You may purchase a team number through January 15, 2012. There will be no late fees for teams that register by that date.

What's Here?

The SCOOPS 2011 - 2012 calendar has the latest dates, times, and locations for this year's events.

Our Resources for Team Managers include team-building exercises, practice Instant Challenges, and thinking strategies for teams.

If you have unanswered questions or comments, you'll want the Contact Information for our SCOOPS board members and Challenge Masters.

You can also peruse the official SCOOPS Policies. If you are organizing a team, please make sure you read the Appraiser Policy.

If you're raising money to go to Global Finals, you might find our Fundraising Advice helpful.

Educators and parents -- or anyone who wants to convince educators that DI is fantastic -- might take a look at these documents about educational standards in Destination ImagiNation: Connecting the Standards, and DI and STEM.