Travel
DECA gives you the opportunity to travel through the competitions. We compete three times over the course of the year, once at districts, once at states (SCDC) , and once at International competition (ICDC). This year's ICDC will be held in Anaheim, CA!!
2023 ORLANDO
2022 ATLANTA
"Traveling with KP DECA exemplifies the true meaning of friendship and hard work when we all com together in competition" & "Traveling creates new memories outside the classroom that add value to the DECA experience"- Samantha Asperelli, Graduated
"KP DECA offers an experience that no other class can. I have learned time management, professional speaking, and also have improved so much on my professional writing. I also got to travel to Boston and meet new people. This is not just a class, it is an experience that everyone should have!"- Riley Abrams, Graduated
"Through my time in DECA, I have transformed from a shy, uncertain kid into a confident leader who is prepared for any challenges that life may throw my way"- Ryan Boucher, Graduated
"Traveling with DECA has taught me time management, team cooperation, and how to be an independent individual." -Julia Lanza, Graduated
"Through DECA I have been able to travel to exciting places and try new things while also benefiting from the class. I have learned so much about the business world!" -Brooke Noonan, Graduated
"DECA gave me the opportunity to experience new places with people who became like a second family to me." -Phil Harmon, Graduated
The video link above includes personal experiences from some of our KP DECA Alumni!
Districts:
Our first level of competetion is the District conference which occurs at the beginning of January each year. Hosted at the Mansfield Holiday Inn, you will get the opportunity to present your project live in front of a judge and compete against a variety of schools located near KP. This conference lasts one full day, in which you get to spend with your teammates and friends. The conference provides lunch, a fun DJ, and a live awards session!
SCDC- States:
If you qualify through District competition, you will then move onto States. Held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Back Bay, we stay for the weekend and compete against all of the qualified teams from the state of Massachusetts. The state action team hosts multiple awards sessions with flashing lights, music, and guest speakers. The state conference has great food, a bunch of fun events, and a lot of memories made!
ICDC- International:
ICDC is the third level of competition, in which members compete with people from all across the world. The international level of competition changes location every year and some of these locations include Orlando, Anaheim, Nashville, and Atlanta. This year we will go to Orlando! International competition has two different levels, preliminary and finals. Everyone competes in preliminaries and from there a list of finalists is developed. The finalists then compete a second time. ICDC is an amazing opportunity for members to travel, meet new people, form lifeline bonds with other members, and develop themselves professionally.