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Improv Can Improve Lives!
We've all heard that Laughter is the Best Medicine, but have you heard that Improv Can Save Lives?! Dr. Brian Goldman talks to Alan Alda...
Maureen Yorke
Jul 19, 2020


Medical Mystery: Revealing the Secrets of Scoring!
The most popular challenge as of late is the Scientific Challenge, and this year will be no exception. You can expect heavy competition...
Ed S
Sep 13, 2018


On Target: Making Sure Safety Hits the Mark
As we ramp up for an exciting DI Season we have another set of fantastic challenges – especially the Technical Challenge, On Target!...
Michael B
Sep 11, 2018


Donations: You Can Make a Difference!
As a non-profit organization that strives to make DI affordable for all school children, we welcome your financial support. We can accept...
Ed S
Aug 26, 2018


Ed and Betty Got Married!
A special bit of news: Ed (Treasurer, Scientific Challenge Master and Alumni) and Betty (Instant Challenge Appraiser and Volunteer) got...
Kim B
Aug 13, 2018


How to Involve Parents
Early in the process, you will want to have a meeting with parents to provide information about meetings, any team or location rules, the...
Kim B
Jul 12, 2018


Instant Challenge Materials
You shouldn't have to spend a lot of money to prepare an Instant Challenge. Most ICs use things that you can already find in your home or...
Maureen Yorke
Jul 4, 2018


Tool Library
I met with a great teacher in the St. Clair West Village area of Toronto who told me about a tool lending library in his neighbourhood....
Maureen Yorke
Jun 5, 2018


Thrift Store is the Perfect Costume Store
A few years ago, my daughter came to me and said, "Hey Mom. I need a 'vintage' costume for DI and I looked in your closet and couldn't...
Maureen Yorke
May 11, 2018


University of Toronto Mentorship Program
Huge shout out to the 2017 University of Toronto DI team. They came in 2nd place in the Technical Challenge at Global Finals! The...
Maureen Yorke
Feb 18, 2018




















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