Outdoor team building activities
Friendly competition in the fresh air is a great way to encourage positive emotions and reduce stress within your team. These outdoor team building activities are designed to mix risk-free challenges with pure, unbridled fun. Just add sunshine. Download our Outdoor Event Flyer here.
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In-Person
20 - 1,200 people
Our modern-day scavenger hunts are the perfect way for teams to explore their surroundings using a mobile device and our custom GPS app. They’ll navigate to various GPS hotspots to collect photos, videos, and other hilarious target items.
In-Person
25 – 400 people
From opening ceremony to closing awards presentation, Outrageous Games is the perfect non-athletic entertainment for your company picnic, employee meeting or annual corporate outing. Competition has never been more fun.
In-Person
16– 300+ people
Imagine getting your group together to design and build actual working catapults. Now imagine turning the whole thing into a hilarious competitive team building event. That’s exactly what you get with Catapult to Success.
In-Person
20-200 people
Get ready to unleash your inner child with an exhilarating Summer Camp Throwback adventure! Laugh, compete, and bond like never before as your team immerses themselves in the nostalgic spirit of fun and camaraderie, engaging in thrilling activities that revive the carefree essence of childhood summers in this ultimate team building camp.
In-Person
25 - 200 people
This is a comically competitive, seriously fun team building program inspired by the classic games you might enjoy at a tailgate party. Naturally, our version involves strategy, teamwork and throwing stuff. Serious fun.
In-Person
24-240 people
Based on the popular reality show, this high-energy outdoor team building event features a variety of fun team games. The experience is designed to gently challenge each tribe member mentally, physically and emotionally.
In-Person
10-Unlimited people
Loosely based on the TV hit The Amazing Race teams choose their own route through the race, completing challenges as they go. Custom designed for your choice of neighborhood, this exciting event keeps teams on their toes as they try to earn the most points and win the competition!
In-Person
20-5000 people
Bored of board games? In a twist on the classic board game, Team-opoly Scavenger Hunt keeps your team on their toes as they compete to accumulate the biggest fortune. With hilarious oversized pieces and fun challenges, your city becomes your very own giant game board.
In-Person
10-Unlimited with teams of 5-10 participants. people
Mad Dash is a scavenger hunt that incorporates the newest smartphone technology with office gamification to engage participants. Leverage your team’s natural desire for competition, achievement, status, and self-expression in a fun and compelling way.
In-Person
10 - Unlimited people
Whether you’re looking for an activity that can help your team improve and grow or just want a socializing event that’s fun this is the program for you. MVP Team Disc Golf develops traits that are highly transferable to and valuable in any business environment: self-control, perseverance, integrity, focus, and risk management. It is also particularly effective in fostering creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace new things.
In-Person
20 – 500 people
Experience the remarkable team building power of sand sculpting as you unleash creativity, foster unity, and achieve a shared vision, all while having fun playing in the sand—just add water (and sand) for an unforgettable sandcastle team building adventure.
In-Person
10 – 120 people
This outdoor team building activity is perfect for lighthearted summertime fun. You and your team get to design, build and decorate people-powered boats out of corrugated cardboard and other improbable materials.
In-Person
12 – 1,000+ people
Enjoy a blast from the past with our original outdoor Polaroid Scavenger Hunt activity. It’s a total a throwback to the days of the original classic instant camera, and a fun way to explore the city or town of your choice.
In-Person
8 - Unlimited
Get ready to embark on an exciting Olympic adventure that’s packed with rapid-fire challenges and guaranteed laughter. Quickfire Olympics enhances team spirit with a dynamic fusion of brainy puzzles, entertaining photo quests, and strategic challenges, all against the clock. Uncover hidden talents, strengthen bonds, and claim victory in this unforgettable team building experience!
In-Person
8 - Unlimited
In this thrilling app-based Quickfire Halloween game, teams take competition and fun to a new level. With exciting Halloween-themed trivia, active pumpkin activities, creative dress-ups, campfire tales, and dancing, teams collaborate to complete as many Halloween challenges as possible. Whose team will win?
In-Person
25-250
Get ready for a thrilling team building experience through our skateboard build challenge! Join forces with your team to assemble and decorate three skateboards that will be gifted to local children. Embrace your creativity, work against the clock, and conquer the safety test in this exhilarating and collaborative team building activity.
In-Person
6-8 per group
The Clean Water Connection filter build offers a meaningful, hands-on experience that will impact communities around the world with clean water. Build relationships, purpose, and passion as you connect and give back.
In-Person
12 - 250
Corporate CSI is the ultimate crime-solving experience – an interactive game that will test your team’s deductive reasoning, communication, and critical thinking skills. Explore a 3D virtual crime scene, gather clues, and work together to eliminate suspects. Get ready to uncover the truth!
In-Person
12-unlimited
Embark on a melodious journey with our exhilarating team building music game! Utilizing our custom app, teams conquer a variety of challenges, collect points, and engage in friendly competition. The team with the highest score emerges as the unrivaled Global Music Festival Game Champion!
In-Person
10–250 people
Bring joy. Make a difference. Your team can do just that by providing homeless children with the gift of a magical birthday party!
In-Person
8-300
In this highly interactive team-building game, small groups maneuver real drones through a series of obstacle challenges. We designed this experience to emphasize problem-solving, healthy teamwork, and purposeful risk-taking.
In-Person
8 - Unlimited
Get your team buzzing with energy as they explore the impact of their behaviors on their team’s well-being, ultimately creating a harmonious and thriving work environment. With a focus on prioritizing employee wellness, teams embark on a journey towards team well-being, emphasizing a culture of positive actions and continuous learning.
In-Person
20 -120
Recipe for a top-shelf team building experience: assemble a mixture of staff and clients. Add tips, tricks and trivia from a world-class bartending authority. Spice things up with a bit of friendly recipe competition. Voila!
In-Person
48 people max
This engaging event is designed specifically to cultivate your team’s leadership skills. Competing as teams, you’ll consider a series of scenarios that require crisp, smart leadership decisions. Entertaining and enlightening.
In-Person
20 - 1,000
In this event, your group produces a giant mural made up of many separate canvasses. First, small teams collaborate to complete their own sections. Once finished, all sections are assembled to reveal the full masterpiece.
In-Person
4-unlimited
Embark on an amazing journey of giving with Go Give, where teams complete GPS-triggered charity challenges to positively impact the community. Teams will emerge from the experience with strengthened bonds, cherished memories, a renewed sense of camaraderie, and fun memories that will last a lifetime.
In-Person
8 - 200
In this philanthropic Wheels Around the World event, each team will sponsor a wheelchair, complete a set of activities, decorate and personalize a wheel safety cover, and discover more about their recipients. Participants will make a direct impact on a person’s life while at the same time raising awareness of what it is like to live with a disability.
In-Person
15 -200
Act fast to prevent the Zombie apocalypse! Embark on a scavenger hunt with your team to “take down” deadly zombies that have escaped from a research center. In this compelling test of collaboration, teams must solve a series of clues and challenges before they reach the dead end.
In-Person
10-1000
Explore your spooktacular neighborhood and create magical memories that will last well beyond October 31st! Monster Mad Dash is a ghoulishly fun scavenger hunt to get your team into the spirit of Halloween.
In-Person
10-200
Secure the next generation of Jedi by sending your team on a fun, intergalactic adventure training for Jedi Knights. Participants will have a blast completing our custom-themed challenges designed to require collaboration, strategy development, and teach the ways of the force.
In-Person
50 - Unlimited
Elevate your team’s impact with the Donation Station, a corporate giving program designed to make a meaningful difference. Working together, your team will create a notable donation to an organization of your choice with the full support and guidance of our expert team. With this event, corporate giving has never been easier.
In-Person
15 - 100
Give the gift of literacy in this hands-on charitable program that combines the building of Little Free Library kits with the intimacy of storytelling. Teams will work together to assemble and decorate their mini kits with mounting posts. In this unforgettable event, you’ll create a permanent neighborhood book exchange in the community while having fun and connecting with your team.
In-Person
25-500
Test your team to the max in this competitive event featuring a series of physical challenges like Hot Footing and Ninja Balance. With a unique scoring system that involves both teams and referees, this program encourages collaboration and teamwork. Don’t just play to win, play with integrity.
In-Person
15 - 300
Think of this as a perfectly inspired combination of high-tech scavenger hunt, escape game and interactive murder mystery. Escape the Mob is exciting, challenging and just plain fun for teams of all shapes and sizes.
In-Person
20 - 5000
Our hi-tech scavenger hunts are always popular choices. This inspiring version offers a unique blend of sightseeing, adventure and team building. It’s also a meaningful way of giving back to local heroes in your community.
In-Person
12 – 120+
Unleash your team’s creativity and collaboration skills with the Corporate Film Festival. Using delegation, communication, and budget control, your group will cast in the greatest role of their lives. Each team will not only make a short film, but they will also create promotional materials, design a movie poster, walk the red carpet, and have everything they need to create the next Hollywood blockbuster!
In-Person
6 or more
We have just the thing to get your team energized and working together. Laughter Yoga requires no previous experience with yoga, as the benefits come from simply breathing while you laugh the time away.
In-Person
Unlimited
Glass Walk is an impactful demonstration of courage, faith and strength. And yes, it involves walking across actual broken glass. Use this event to help a team break through insecurities and connect on a deeper level.
In-Person
12 - 200+
Team building with percussion offers a range of documented benefits, including increased employee satisfaction, productivity and loyalty. This exhilarating activity is guaranteed to create stronger, more productive teams.
In-Person
25 - 1000
By now, you’ve probably seen the haka – the famous pre-match ritual of the world-champion New Zealand All Blacks rugby team. It’s a powerful way to build passion, commitment and alignment. And what team couldn’t use that?
In-Person
15 - 100
First, there was the pub crawl. Then came the scavenger hunt. Combine the two, and you get our legendary Pub Crawl Scavenger Hunt. Wait, you say you want still more? No problem – add in food, and you have the Pub & Grub Hunt.
In-Person
40 – 500
In this hands-on team building activity, each team collaborates building a bridge stable enough to hold a large radio-controlled car. Success means overcoming communication barriers, limited resources and strict timelines.
In-Person
10 - 1,000
The Nexus Speed Networking event is comprised of a series of fun, challenging activities combined with interactive get-to-know-you discussions designed to promote camaraderie and enhance relationships!
In-Person
16 - 200
This fiery team building favorite combines creativity, resourcefulness, and skill. Each group starts with chili basics like meat and tomatoes. But collecting other ingredients means bartering while completing fun challenges.
In-Person
10-500
This fast, fun, and felonious scavenger hunt is a live action version of the classic board game. Teams must search the crime scene, dissect the suspect statements, and sift through the clues as they work to solve the mystery.
In-Person
Any
Want a fun event inspired by a special conference theme, favorite management book or unique set of learning outcomes? Or maybe there’s a specific charity you’d like to support? A fully customized event may be the way to go.
In-Person
10-1000
In this adrenaline-fueled adventure equipped with GPS maps and high-tech gadgets, teams race to escape real-world checkpoints while navigating through a virtual world on their tablets. With accountability, communication, and time management playing critical roles, Escape the Maze is competitive enough to test team dynamics and challenge everyone’s ability to work together under pressure.
In-Person
10 - 500
Using a board to symbolize the insecurities that hold them back and the goals that they want to achieve, this event encourages your team to (literally) smash through barriers and obstacles in their way toward success.
In-Person
16 - 200+
Get ready for the ultimate culinary team challenge as your group learns how to make this classic New England favorite. The results are nothing short of delicious. Friendly competition makes the whole experience extra fun.
In-Person
10 - 200
In this hands-on team building event, your group works to design, carve and decorate pumpkins. The whole experience is designed to bring out everyone’s laughter and creativity. A lighthearted awards ceremony adds to the fun.
FAQs
What are outdoor team building activities?
Outdoor activities for team building include fun games and experiences for your group. They take place outside and let team members forge bonds with one another.
What happens if there is inclement weather?
The good news is inclement weather will not cancel the outdoor team building events. However, since the weather can be unpredictable, we recommend bringing raincoats or ponchos so your team can still participate.
What should I wear for corporate team building activities outdoors?
We want you to have fun during corporate team building activities outdoors. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing that let you move around easily. For example, closed-toe shoes are recommended. You also may want to bring layers of clothing that you can wear or remove depending on the weather. Sunscreen and hats are other important items to bring to help protect your skin from the sun.
How do I know which event is right for my team?
You can explore our events page to select an activity, or our Account Managers can help match your team with the right outdoor team building exercises. We offer a wide range of outdoor team building games from which to choose. These include the Corporate Survivor, Ultimate Tailgate Challenge, Escape the Maze, Build-A-Boat, Little Team Library, scavenger hunts, and more.
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