Summer’s here—and it’s the perfect time to turn team bonding into an unforgettable experience. With blue skies, sunny vibes, and a more relaxed pace, this season invites your team to step away from their desks and into something exciting. Whether you’re soaking up the sun with outdoor games, getting hands-on with a creative challenge, or making a difference through a charitable activity, summer team building is all about connection, collaboration, and fun.

Looking to make this summer one to remember? No matter your team’s size or style, these energizing summer team building ideas are designed to bring people together, spark creativity, and boost morale in the most memorable way.

Summer Team Building Activities

The Great Fruit Carve-Off

In The Great Fruit Carve-Off, teams dive into a fast-paced fruit carving challenge where watermelons and other fresh picks become colorful works of art. Guided by a pro and equipped with real tools, your team will slice, sculpt, and laugh their way through a creative experience that’s as tasty as it is unforgettable.

fruit carve off

Summer Camp Throwback

Bring back the carefree joy of childhood with Summer Camp Throwback! Packed with laughter, friendly competition, and team spirit, this action-filled adventure invites your group to reconnect, let loose, and relive the magic of classic summer camp days. From high-energy games to unforgettable bonding moments, it’s the perfect way to strengthen connections while having a blast.

Playing with Fire

The Great Watermelon Race

In this high-energy Watermelon Derby, teams design, carve, and decorate their own watermelon race cars before sending them down the track in a hilarious, fast-paced showdown. It’s a one-of-a-kind team building event packed with big laughs, bold designs, and juicy competition!

Build-A-Boat

This outdoor team building activity is perfect for lighthearted summertime fun. In Build-A-Boat, you and your team get to design, build and decorate people-powered boats out of corrugated cardboard and other improbable materials.

"Team members celebrate on the beach with their completed cardboard boats during the Build-A-Boat team building challenge.

Build Your Own Mini Golf Course

In this popular event, teams work together to build a mini golf course using tubes, pipes, lumbar, and other building supplies. Once completed, each team will select someone to play the game!

A participant plays on a creatively designed mini golf course made from canned goods and food packages during a 'Build Your Own Mini Golf Course' team building event. The event takes place in a lively venue, combining fun, teamwork, and charity, with the food items used for the course being donated to a local food pantry afterward.

Salsa Showdown

Experience the traditional sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico in this upbeat event. Teams make delicious salsas from fresh ingredients. They also create their own salsa branding, proudly displaying it on custom aprons.

A team celebrating after completing the Salsa Showdown, surrounded by a variety of colorful ingredients, freshly made salsa, and drinks, showcasing the fun and competitive spirit of the event.


Your team deserves to be treated and celebrated this month! Be sure to check out all of our activities to find the right fit for your team.

Camille VanBuskirk

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