DIY Team Building | Get Outdoors Get Some Sun And Build Some Bonds

When it’s summer time, head outside to enjoy the rays and blue skies. DYI (Do it yourself) outdoor team building is a great way to learn new activities while surrounded by fun company and building strong bonds.

Beach activities such as building a sand castle or kite building can create a great team effort and build long lasting relationships. As far team building among employees is concerned, these activities are very beneficial. Everyone from your team is all together in a more relaxed environment. Building a kite with designs relevant to your company’s image connects everyone in terms of how they identify as a team, but the strategies each member uses highlights individual strengths during a fun day of interactive bonding.

5 Benefits Of DIY Outdoor Team Building:

  • Deeper connection to the things that keep us alive and well
  • Appreciation for the simple things
  • Opportunity to use your hands and brain
  • Connection to other people
  • Path to freedom

We’ve even got some tools available to help you do it yourself! A DIY sand sculpting kit will give you all the tools you need to make the mind-blowing sand castles of your very own. It also includes an instruction guide on how to get the perfect sand castle out of your beach trip.

Get Your Hands Dirty

diy themed outdoor team buildingLooking for something with a bit more substance? We facilitate events customized to fit your needs, like building chemistry among employees. The sand castle build is always a fun outdoor team building activity. There are only two pieces to this event: demonstration and building.

Your team will have the opportunity to view one or two pre-made sand sculptors, which will feature your company’s themes or brand. The fun all starts when the employees are divided into teams to start replicating the original masterpieces. Our excellent staff will make sure everyone is on track. Who knows, your creation could end up in company ads!

group sand sculpture

What outdoor team building activities do you have planned for the summer? Need some inspiration?

Cody Pratt

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