Four Destination Imagination teams from Steiner Ranch recently competed in the Destination Imagination Global Finals, nicknamed “The World’s Largest Celebration of Creativity”.

Held in Kansas City from May 22-25, Global Finals featured 17,000+ spectators from 45 U.S. states and over 30 countries. There were “Olympic-style” opening ceremonies with teams marching into the arena waving their flags and and closing ceremonies with awards presented. 

“At the beginning of the (school) year, we read through their rules, the scorecard, and the requirements, and we wonder how kids this young will be able to solve challenges this complex… and every year, they amaze us with their creations,” said Jake Leffler, who has been managing DI teams for five years. 

Families gathered to show American pride at the annual July 4th parades in Four Points. Residents in River Place, Steiner Ranch, Grandview and other communities decked out in the red, white and blue to show patriotism. Many children decorated bikes, wagons, strollers, golf carts and the family pet for Independence events.

Photos by Erin Seitzler, Lynette Haaland