When you register for DIve In, you’ll be asked to rank your choices. We’ll do our best to get you into your team’s two favorite choices.
Potentially Precarious!
Taking calculated risks can lead to exciting outcomes and entertaining Presentations. Risk Taking means including potentially precarious elements, while still meeting Challenge specifications and requirements (part of the Engineering and Technical challenges this year, and good practice for all)! This workshop will encourage team members to practice Risk Taking in different ways and extend their thinking about other acceptable approaches to demonstrate going beyond the minimum.
Musical Magic: Weaving Sound into Your Skit
Transform your DI performance by making music more than just background noise! In this workshop, you’ll discover creative ways to use music as a storytelling tool—whether it’s through live sound effects, original songs, or rhythmic dialogue. Learn how to seamlessly integrate music to enhance your story, set the tone, and make your skit truly unforgettable.
Creative Connections
Come try your hand at putting two and two together! In this interactive workshop you will be introduced to both temporary and permanent strategies for getting things connected … sewing, Velcro, bolts, screws, brads, zip ties, and beyond! We will also be using a lot of fun materials like aluminum, wood and fabric to get you thinking outside the box!
Tech Effects in Action
Explore the world of technical effects, where imagination and hands-on skills create remarkable illusions. From explosions to creatures, learn how everyday materials can be used to create optical illusions and mind-blowing effects. Then, let’s try it —what cool effects can you come up with using recycled items?
Circuit Creations
Explore the fundamentals of electronics in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll build simple circuits using switches, LEDs, and DC motors. This session provides essential skills to create small, battery-powered projects.
Advanced Circuitry
Take your electronics knowledge further by designing circuits with breadboards, programming microcontrollers like Arduino, and exploring digital logic gates. This workshop is ideal for participants ready to tackle more complex projects and expand their technical expertise.
Improve Your Improv
Get ready to flex your creativity and quick-thinking skills in this high-energy improv workshop! Through fun games and interactive activities, you’ll learn how to think on your feet, build hilarious scenes, and collaborate like a pro. This session will boost your confidence, sharpen your storytelling, and have you laughing all the way to your next challenge.
Put the PRO in ImPROv
For experienced Improv teams ready to learn new skills and techniques to take your Improv Skills to the next level. Whether you are participating in the Improv challenge this year, or looking to improve your Performance based IC skills, come to this workshop to elevate your team’s improv abilities.
All Together Now
Every DIer knows that teamwork is the secret sauce to success, but what does it really look like in action? We’ll dive into creative and fun strategies to build a powerhouse team that thrives on communication and leverages each other’s strengths, plus discover tools to break through those brainstorming roadblocks. Back by popular demand! This session brings all the best parts of last year’s All Together Now workshop—amped up and ready to go!
From Scraps to Stunners
Unlock your team’s creative potential in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll transform everyday recycled materials and affordable resources into stunning props and scenery. Learn innovative techniques to craft impressive designs well within the budget!