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Tools for Schools

In this feel-good, hands-on event, your team will earn school supplies through team challenges, then pack them up to support students and teachers in need. From notebooks to markers to must-have classroom tools, everything you touch will help set up local schools for success. It’s high-energy giving back, with impact you can see and feel.

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Available As
  • team person In-Person
Team Size
  • activities 12 - 250+
Time Needed
  • timer 1 - 2 hours
Outcomes
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  • check Fun & Engaging Interaction
  • check Collaboration & Accomplishing Common Goal
  • check Creativity & Resourcefulness
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A team building school supply drive

School supplies can be a big burden—especially for middle and high school students and their teachers. Tools for Schools turns giving back into a hands-on, high-energy team experience that helps local classrooms thrive.

This isn’t your average donation drive. Your team will jump into a series of fun, fast-paced challenges that boost teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. The better you work together, the more supplies you unlock!

Then it’s time to bring it all home—literally. Your team will choose how to give back: pack backpacks full of essentials for students or fill up bins with classroom supplies for teachers. Either way, you’ll see the impact of your efforts right in front of you.

Even better? All materials are purchased from a nonprofit that supports education, so your impact goes even further!

It’s a win for your team, a win for students, and a win for the community. Ready to make an impact?

Space requirement
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    This charitable team building activity works well in nearly any large indoor space. You’ll want a round table with chairs for each team of 6-8 people, plus space within the room for participants to move around freely. You’ll also want a few large rectangular tables at the front of the room to hold all the school supplies.

Tailoring
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    We can easily adjust the length and complexity of this activity to fit your specific needs. We’ll provide the backpacks and everything you need to fill them, but you’re welcome to add items if your group is looking to invest even more. We’ll be happy to coordinate with a specific charity if you already have one in mind, or we can suggest one. We can also incorporate specific company messaging into the event. Just let us know what you have in mind.

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What’s included?

  • Tailored program design
  • Dedicated event manager
  • Professional facilitator & event staff
  • All event materials
  • On-site set-up & breakdown
  • Donation coordination (for charity events)
ALSO:
  • No taxes or travel fees (for domestic events)
  • $5M insurance coverage

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Two Ways to Give, One Shared Goal

Do good, your way! Pick how you want to help students thrive.

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Support Students

Teams fill backpacks with essential school supplies like notebooks, pencil cases, and folders to help students start the year prepared and confident.

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Empower Educators

Participants pack supply bins with classroom essentials like pens, paper, organizers, and more to support hardworking teachers.

Professional Facilitators

Engaging even the toughest crowds

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"If we’ve done our job right, every participant walks away with something meaningful; whether it’s a laugh, a new memory, or a deeper connection. You might even discover something new about yourself or your team."
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Our Facilitation Approach >

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"Thanks for following up! The event went great and we had a great time! Thanks again for being so accommodating and flexible to make this happen, we truly appreciate it!”
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"It was an amazing day… and the team really enjoyed Tools for Schools. It meant a lot to them to help children in the community. There were many teary eyes, including mine."
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"Let me start by saying we absolutely loved TeamBonding’s Tools for Schools! It was light-hearted. It was fun. It gave the NPS team a nice break from reality. Kevin, our facilitator, was wonderful and the company as a whole was a pleasure to deal with."
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"I just wanted to reach out to say how impressed we are with your organization, and would like to give you and your team kudos for a job well done. Our Lead and his onsite team did a great job facilitating the Tools for Schools event – they were energetic, organized, professional and flexible with last minute program changes."
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"It was amazing! I have never seen so many of our location managers smiling. Our local school district superintendent was truly moved by the event. It was a complete and total home run!"
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"The Team Bonding Team was OUTSTANDING. They were engaging, funny and creative. We had a blast with them and I would (and have already) recommend them to others. We will definitely use them again in the future!"
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"The event was a huge hit! Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the games! Your facilitators, Dave and Donna, were absolutely fantastic. Thank you again to your whole team!"
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"We had a great time at our TeamBonding event! They incorporated such simple games but made them extra fun and competitive. The added bonus was helping local schools with building backpacks and donating supplies that they need for their classrooms."
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"Our team had a wonderful experience with TeamBonding. The Charity Backpack Build was interactive and really got people outside of their comfort zones. The friendly competition combined with giving back to our local Boys and Girls Club, made for a memorable event. From a logistical standpoint, planning the event was hassle free from start to finish, and the facilitators were organized and energetic."
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"The event went great and we’ve gotten a ton of great feedback.  Thanks for your team’s assistance and help!"
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"It was lovely meeting you and two awesome teammates. Together, you Rocked our ABC TeamBonding Event and it was a definite highlight. I’ve received a positive response on up to our CEO. Thanks very much for energizing our group, while we made a difference in the community."
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"Thanks so much for pulling off such a great team-building & charity event! The clients and attendees really loved it and we as planners really appreciated the level of organization and ownership you took on. Thanks much!"
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"Would highly recommend! Sophie was so great to work with to put the program together and Heather (our onsite) was so good at keeping our team engaged!"
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"We are thrilled with how well the event went! Truly it was such a fun and exciting afternoon – my team loved the healthy balance between team building and building backpacks. I had lots of great feedback from everyone. We truly were thrilled with their energy and enthusiasm."
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"The event was fantastic and we are getting so many great comments. We have other teams wanting to use your services. Thank you for making our first experience with TeamBonding such a memorable experience."
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"Tools for Schools was awesome! I think everyone had a lot of fun with the activities and the packing backpacks. The beneficiary of the backpacks was able to join us and pick them up too which was the cherry on top. Thanks for helping us put on a great event! It was a perfect conclusion to our conference week."

Tools for Schools FAQ

All donations from the Tools for Schools program go to a charity or school of your choice. If you don’t have one in mind, our team will help you find the perfect match to make sure your school supply drive has a meaningful impact.

Your team will take part in fun, interactive activities like trivia, mini physical challenges, and team-based problem-solving games. These engaging moments keep energy high while everyone works together to earn supplies for donation.

No, everything is included! We provide all the materials your team needs, from school supplies to packing equipment. You’ll simply organize and assemble them during the Tools for Schools program.

This school supply drive promotes teamwork, communication, and shared purpose. It’s a great way to give back to the community while encouraging collaboration, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment within your team.

Absolutely! Whether you want to highlight a local school, focus on specific types of donations, or add themed challenges, we’ll tailor the Tools for Schools experience to align with your company’s goals.

Revolutionizing work, one team at a time.

We’ve been setting the standard for team building since fanny packs were cool (the first time)—bonding teams, bettering businesses, and building a stronger world, one event at a time.

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