The Positive Impact of Charity Team Building
A recent study by the Institute of Business Ethics revealed that individuals are deeply concerned about the ethical practices of businesses and their impact on the environment. This concern is particularly strong among younger generations, who seek to work for organisations that take a proactive role in social responsibility, including environmental sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Charity team building can play an important role in your organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan (that is your long-term goals to reduce harm and make a positive impact to the environment and society). Here are several reasons how:
- Direct contribution towards a good cause
- Raising awareness and inspiring your team to do more good
- Improving your organisation’s ethical practices
- Enhancing employee wellbeing through providing a sense of purpose
Consequently, these actions will lead to your organisation being perceived as more ethical, which can improve your reputation and overall success.
What is charity team building?
Charity team building is a way for companies to bring their team together to engage in activities that support a worthy cause. Unlike fundraising through traditional office events like charity bake sales, charity team building activities offer participants a chance to actively and directly contribute towards making a difference in someone’s life, while also taking part in a fun activity with their team.
Why charity team building?
Research suggests that giving time towards a charitable cause is perceived as more virtuous than giving money as people become more emotionally invested. Therefore, charity team building events where employees directly contribute towards tangible outcomes can be significantly more impactful and meaningful than when organisations donate money without active employee involvement.
What impact does charity team building have on organisations?
Here at GOTO Events, we’ve designed our charity team building events to ensure participants engage in hands-on activities that directly contribute to causes that align with your organisational values. These events generate a positive atmosphere where compassion, empathy, teamwork and proactive problem-solving thrive.
1. Make a difference in the lives of others
At the heart of all our charity team building events is the mission to create tangible impact. Our activities are designed to actively involve participants in contributing to the efforts of a charity chosen by you. We’ve partnered with charities in both the UK and internationally and identified their most pressing needs to transform them into fun and engaging team building activities. Here’s how you can make a difference with our corporate charity events:
2. Raise awareness of worthy charitable causes
Organisations, managers and team leaders can set examples, bringing the ethical organisational values into the everyday workplace. It begins with establishing a transparent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and actively engaging employees in both decision-making and implementation.
Charity team building is just one example of how you can integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into your work culture. This not only makes a difference for important causes but also spreads awareness about societal issues and ways to support them. Awareness is equally as important because it brings broader support to causes and inspires employees to extend their impact beyond the workplace.
3. Boost employee wellbeing and personal growth
Research has shown that charitable giving stimulates the area of the brain that registers pleasure, proving that dedicating time and effort to charity activities makes us feel good. Helping people in need is empowering, boosting our self-esteem and providing a deep sense of fulfillment. As previously mentioned, hands-on participation in charitable efforts, such as charity team building, amplifies this emotional impact even further.
Team building activities are an optional perk that employers can offer, reflecting a commitment to employees beyond their work roles. Hosting team building events shows you are investing in the personal growth of your team, which in turn boosts engagement, trust and retention.
4. Enhance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts
Insight from the British Council suggests that employees are more inclined to work for organisations that act as agents for change and strive to make a meaningful social impact. What’s more, the millennials and Gen Z workforce place an even higher value on the social and environmental impact of their work and the organisations they work for. Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aligns with these values and will deeply resonate with these employees.
Charity team building can contribute to your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts in two ways:
- You directly make an impact on a charitable cause
- You help improve your employees’ wellbeing because giving to charity is proven to make you feel good.
5. Strengthen team relationships
Charity brings people together by encouraging collaborative efforts towards a common goal, which strengthens team cohesion and creates a shared sense of purpose.
Team building is an excellent tool for building stronger relationships within your team, uniting individuals under a shared challenge or task. Incorporating a charitable aspect into team building amplifies these benefits, creating a lasting connection between people, knowing they achieved something meaningful together.
In the Putt for a Purpose charity team building event, participants are divided into teams to construct mini-golf holes using food bank items like cereal boxes, canned goods and sauce jars. After completing their holes, teams compete in a friendly mini-golf game. This event uses elements of competition to inspire creativity while fostering teamwork, resulting in a collaborative effort to bring the unique golf course to life. At the end of the event, all items are packaged and delivered to charity by our staff.
6. Improve employee performance
Charity team building develops deep connections among employees, an essential element in the workplace. According to the Harvard Business Review, strong work relationships directly influence performance. When individuals feel connected to their colleagues, they’re more motivated to excel to avoid disappointing them.
What’s more, charity team building is a way of showing employees that you care about the environment and the community in which you operate. It also shows you care about your employees, inviting them to be part of something meaningful and fun. This builds trust between you and your team; and employees who trust their employer perform better at work than employees who don’t trust their employer.
7. Increase company reputation
As an organisation who operates for profit, the bottom line is always a factor to consider. Though profit is not the primary aim of charity team building, boosting your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts indirectly enhances your reputation among clients, potential candidates and other stakeholders. According to a survey by YouGov, the public are willing to pay more for brands that appear ethical and sustainable.
Thus, by fulfilling your Corporate Social Responsibility, you simultaneously achieve other objectives that untimely contribute to your bottom line: improving retention rates, boosting productivity, fostering innovation and problem-solving, making you more attractive to potential talent, obtaining competitive advantage and driving sales.
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We have a dedicated portfolio of charity team building events to suit a variety of company goals. With a free venue finding service and free, bespoke proposals in less than 45 minutes, get in touch today to discuss your options.
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New Outdoor Team Building Events for 2024
Spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is proven to boost your mood, reduce stress and improve confidence. Team building activities improve communication, team work and job satisfaction. Outdoor team building events combine the best of both worlds: the rejuvenating power of being in the open air and the fun of participating in team activities.
By planning an outdoor team building activity for your team this season, you’re offering a one-of-a-kind experience guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces, encourage movement and beyond the event, inspire greater productivity in the workplace.
Here at GOTO Events, we have a diverse portfolio of fun outdoor team building activities, that we constantly update to incorporate the latest trends as well as new and unique ideas. Fresh for the 2024 season, allow us to introduce our top new additions:
1. Community Clean Up Team Building in London
Part of our brand-new sustainability portfolio, Community Clean Up is a unique outdoor team building activity, aiming to preserve and improve the local green spaces in London.
Before the event, we will help to identify a location in London near your office that could benefit from some attention. Whether it’s a park, playground, or any urban green space in need of a spruce up, we’ll ensure it’s chosen carefully. Rest assured, we’ll obtain permission from the owner or relevant authority prior to undertaking any activities.
The Community Clean Up activity may include tasks like replanting, mowing grass, clearing paths and picking up rubbish . It doesn’t matter if you’re a gardening enthusiast or a total beginner, our experts will guide you through the activities, encouraging everyone to get hands on.
We provide all the necessary materials and equipment, so you don’t need to worry about any logistics. Simply dress for the weather and bring your passion for making positive impact! You and your team will play a direct role in enhancing the beauty of your local area, creating a space for the entire community to enjoy. Through collective effort, witness the remarkable transformation of the space, and take pride in your team’s contribution.
Community Clean Up team building not only directly benefits the community and environment but also fosters stronger relationships, teamwork, motivation and cultivates a positive work culture within your team.
To find out more about this sustainability team building activity and book this event for your team, get in touch with our event specialists today.
2. Foraging Experience & 3-Course Meal
Another one of our sustainability outdoor team building activities, Foraging Experience is an engaging day out with your team that is not only fun and delicious (yes, there’s food involved) but also educational and inspirational, encouraging individuals to be more environmentally conscious and proactive.
Foraging Experience outdoor activity for team building can take place at various locations throughout the UK, whether you wish to forage locally or combine your team building activity with an away day.
This team building event is divided into 3 parts, providing an exciting and interesting full-day experience tailored for both foraging enthusiasts and novices alike.
To kick off the day, our expert will lead an immersive session delving into the ins and outs of foraging, equipping you with the essential knowledge about the safe wild foods that grow in the UK. Pay attention, as your newfound knowledge will be put to test in the next part of the team building event.
In teams, you will embark on a captivating exploration of the area, where you’ll hunt for edible plants and mushrooms. Rest assured, our expert will be on hand to provide guidance, ensuring you steer clear of any potentially poisonous picks! Various fun team challenges and games will immerse you in the experience, fostering team cohesion while improving your foraging skills and knowledge.
As the day draws to a close, prepare for a delectable treat for your taste buds with a lavish 3-course meal crafted by our expert chef at your selected venue. Indulge in culinary delights featuring the very ingredients you and your colleagues have skillfully foraged throughout the day.
Foraging Experience outdoor team building event is the perfect blend of team bonding, adventure, fun and sustainable practices. Enquire today to book this team building event for your team.
3. Survivor Outdoor Team Building
Survivor is a brand-new corporate team building activity taking place outdoors that will ignite your team’s adventurous side with a series of heart-pounding ‘survivor’ challenges. This event embraces the invigorating essence of the great outdoors, encouraging your team to get hands-on while enjoying fun-filled outdoor team building games.
All challenges in the Survivor team building event are inclusive and require no prior knowledge or specific skills. It caters to everyone, regardless of whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a complete novice in survival techniques.
The activities are a perfect blend of fun, team bonding and survival thrill:
All challenges in the Survivor team building event are inclusive and require no prior knowledge or specific skills. It caters to everyone, regardless of whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a complete novice in survival techniques.
The activities are a perfect blend of fun, team bonding and survival thrill:
- Team Flag – Give your team a unique identity and create a flag using only scrap materials. Points go on creativity!
- Walk the Plank – With all your team mates standing on the plank, take turns at walking the plank to collect the puzzle pieces waiting on the other side. Make sure no one falls off.
- Build a Den – Using bamboo, string, clear plastic sheets and other materials, build a shelter than can withstand a tropical storm.
- Rescue Mission – Using rope and wooden planks, cross the ‘river’ to rescue a stranded person. Quick, time is of the essence for their survival!
If you’re looking for an adventurous team activity that fosters camaraderie while also teaching real survival skills, get in touch today to book this outdoor team building event.
4. The Gladiator Team Building Event
Contenders and gladiators, get ready for an electrifying team building experience inspired by the beloved TV show, Gladiators. Your team is in for an epic time with this new addition to our outdoor events portfolio!
The Gladiator team building event is perfect for teams eager to dive head-first into the action and, if you’re a fan of Gladiators, it’s even more exciting!
On the day, our event management team will transform your space with the set-up of giant, colorful inflatables which will ignite the inner child in everyone. With lively music resonating throughout the day and an enthusiastic host ensuring non-stop entertainment, teams will go head-to-head in a variety of wild challenges, including:
- Bungee Run – Armed with a velcro marker, will you or your competitor have the strength to beat the bungee run before you are catapulted back to the starting line!
- Assault Course – Racing against the clock, retrieve the puzzle pieces along the wild obstacle course and complete the puzzle to claim your victory.
- The Eliminator – With your trusted weapon – the padded pugil stick – joust on the bouncy arena aiming to knock your opponent off.
For an exhilarating outdoor team building experience that pushes boundaries and fosters team unity, look no further than The Gladiator. Request your bespoke proposal today to embark on this thrilling adventure with your team!
5. Olympic Sports Day Team Building Event
For those eagerly anticipating the Olympics this year, the Olympics Sports Day team building event offers the perfect chance to unite your team in the spirit of the games.
Simply bring your game face and dress comfortably for our most on-trend outdoor team building activity for 2024!
We’ve designed this team building experience to offer the perfect mix of fun, sports and team bonding, featuring a variety of Olympic-inspired activities like Human Table Football, Assault Course, Relay Race, Hurdles, Space Hoppers, Shot Put, Dodgeball, Volleyball and a hilarious Tug-Of-War finale. But be prepared for twists and delightful surprises at every turn, challenging your creativity and ability to think outside the box!
With energetic music setting the tone and a charismatic presenter delivering commentary on the challenges, your team is in for a truly unforgettable experience. Bond with your teammates and enjoy a break from the office with guaranteed fun throughout the day. Cap off the event with a thrilling award ceremony, Olympic-style!
We tailor this outdoor team building activity to suit your group size and preferences, ensuring everyone’s fully engaged. Reach out to our friendly team today for more details on the Olympic Sports Day or to request personalised recommendations on other events!
6. Record Breakers Team Building Event
Introducing Record Breakers, a side-splitting outdoor team building event new for summer 2024. This activity is ideal for competitive teams itching to get out of the office and plunge into a dynamic team activity.
Breaking a record is a serious feat, and when you’re competing against your colleagues in silly challenges, it could turn into every team for themself!. With bragging rights on the line, some will stop at nothing to secure victory!
Suitable for a diverse audience, Record Breakers team building event features four different challenge zones, each calling for different sets of skills. Teams can send their most skilled players depending on the zone. Are your team members athletic enough to dominate the Sports zone, gregarious enough to conquer the Entertainment zone, or brainy enough to excel in the Science zone? And who better to tackle the Technology zone than your IT team? Whether you strategise your picks or leave it to chance, all activities are inclusive and designed for everyone to participate. All you need is dedication, persistence, and, of course, a healthy dose of silliness!
Record breakers team building challenges include:
- Tallest Jenga Tower – Build the tallest Jenga tower before the time runs out.
- Fastest Human Knot Untangle – Attempt to break the record for the fastest time in untangling the human knot without letting go of each other’s hands.
- Water Balloon Cannon Record – Launch as many water balloons as possible onto the target in the given time.
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6 Types of Outdoor Team Building Activities
Outdoor team building activities are ideal for building connections and strengthening relationships within your team in a relaxed and fun environment. These activities are an opportunity to spend time in the open air and take a break from work, benefiting employee’s mental health, social skills and confidence, as well as contributing towards a positive work culture, employee motivation, productivity and loyalty.
Outdoor team building events are most in demand between May and September, when the UK weather is usually at its best. However, you can still host outdoor team building games throughout the year, as there are plenty of outdoor activity options suited to all seasons.
Outdoor team building activities come in all shapes and sizes with something for everyone. Of course, outdoor team building events are an excellent opportunity to get moving in the great outdoors. If you’re leaning towards a more relaxed approach, we offer a variety of events focused on mental stimulation, creativity and even hands-on charity initiatives. To help you select the perfect activity for your team, here are 6 types of outdoor team building events and ideas from GOTO Events:
1. Active
Active team building activities are often the top pick for events held in outdoor venues offering ample space for moving around, engaging in sports or even installing huge inflatables. They are the perfect if you want to invigorate and inspire a team that sits at a desk the majority of the day, or energise a team that already enjoys getting active.
Active team building events create a lively atmosphere and encourage physical activity, teamwork and leadership but also promote problem-solving, creativity and mental wellbeing. Activities usually involve physical challenges such as sports or relay races, where teams go head-to-head with each other in competitive rounds.
GOTO Events offers a range of active team building activities, packed with fun and immersive challenges to get employees out of their comfort zones.
Olympic Sports Day
Olympic Sports Day team building is the perfect blend of silliness and sports, with a series of Olympic-inspired activities that will ignite the flame of healthy competition in any team!
The Gladiator
The Gladiator team building is as hilarious as it is competitive with two teams (the contenders and the gladiators) going head-to-head in a series of active challenges such as the Bungee Run and the Assault Course.
Get in touch today for personalised ideas and costs.
2. Adrenaline
If you’re looking for an exhilarating experience, adrenaline team building activities will push your employees out of their comfort zones and create lasting memories. An adrenaline-packed team building will energise your employees, push them to confront their fears and overcome challenges in an experience they never thought possible.
GOTO Events provides a wide range of high-intensity outdoor activities for team building, where teamwork, communication and fun blend perfectly so that teams ignite their passion for adventure and emerge stronger, more united and ready to tackle any challenge together.
Outdoor Adrenaline
We have something for everyone, from inclusive outdoor adventures such as duck herding and archery to highly thrilling activities such as off-road buggies and blindfold driving! You can pick-and-mix your favourite activities for a truly personalised team away day in the sun!
It's A Knockout
One of our most popular outdoor team building events, It’s A Knockout, is an action-packed spectacle featuring wild inflatables, crazy costumes and enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool!
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3. Mental
Many outdoor team building activities combine the thrill of the outdoors with mental challenges for team building, where teams tackle puzzles and think creatively to achieve a shared goal. An outdoor team building event that focuses on mental challenges is perfect for diverse teams and all fitness levels while still getting the invigorating benefits of fresh air.
Master of the Tasks
Master of the Tasks outdoor team building event challenges teams with a selection of quirky tasks, guaranteed to have everyone in stitches of laughter. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the tasks – teams must think quickly and creatively to conquer them in record time, all while outsmarting the other teams. In an outdoor setting, Master of the Tasks is the perfect team building activity to keep everyone engaged and challenged without intense physical exertion.
The Crystal Team Challenge
The Crystal Team Challenge outdoor team building activity offers a dynamic blend of mental and physical challenges where teams compete to earn as many crystals as possible by solving the puzzles in the four challenge zones. As they conquer each zone, the crystals are tallied up to see how much time each team has accumulated in the giant cash grabber Dome!
4. Creative
For those in creative fields or looking to unlock their team’s creative potential beyond their typical roles, creative team building activities provide an inclusive and invigorating choice for outdoor events. Surrounded by nature and breathing in the fresh air, teams can explore their creative sides while working together to produce something truly unique.
Masterpiece
Masterpiece team building activity is a creative challenge where participants work together to create an original giant painting. But to acquire the necessary paint and tools, teams must conquer a series of fun and engaging tasks from brain-teasing puzzles to hilarious sporting challenges. This fun outdoor team building activity is ideal for outdoor venues but can also be held indoors.
Lights, Camera, Action
Lights, Camera, Action offers a one-of-a-kind team building experience, fostering creativity and collaboration as teams prepare and shoot their own short films, movie trailers or news report. From script writing to costume design, makeup, props and the integration of music and special effects, teams are challenged to master time management, delegation, and above all, creativity and produce an outstanding and hilarious film!
Get in touch today for more creative team building event ideas!
5. Collaborative
Collaborative team building activities offer an experience centered on communication and teamwork. Even if you divide your group into separate teams, everyone still feels united as a larger group working towards a shared goal. Charity team building events are ideal for this reason, giving your team a higher sense of purpose and unity.
Charity Bike Build
Charity Bike Build is a unique collaborative team building activity where participants build bicycles from scratch which will then be donated to children and families in need. Working in teams, they participate in skill-based workshops and tackle a series of fun challenges to earn the required tools and parts for building the bikes.
Putt for a Purpose
Putt for a Purpose brings your team together for a corporate team building activity unlike any other! Teams get creative with various food bank items such as boxes, cans and bottles to design and construct their own mini-golf course. After taking turns navigating the course, the food bank items are then donated to charity, making every putt count for a greater cause.
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6. Mystery
A treasure hunt or murder mystery team building activity adds an exciting twist to any outdoor event, providing immersive elements that will captivate your participants. Whether set in your garden, a sports field or a country house park, these mystery activities will engage everyone in the thrill of the event.
Kidnap Your MD
Kidnap Your MD is an exhilarating team building event guaranteed to keep everyone on the edge of their seat. After your Managing Director has been mysteriously kidnapped, employees must unite to investigate the evidence, crack the case and return them to safety.
GPS Treasure Hunt
Embark on an exciting GPS Treasure Hunt, a dynamic adventure that can be customised to your local surroundings. Armed with cutting-edge technology, teams navigate with iPads to pinpoint hidden locations on the map. Along the journey, quirky challenges await, putting your team’s mental skills, creativity and determination to the test!
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The Best Team Incentive Activities – Reward Your Employees in a Fun Way
Think back to a moment when you felt appreciated and valued for something you did. How did that make you feel? Whether with your family, friends, or workplace, it is within our nature to seek praise and be rewarded for good behaviour. According to a recent study by Wildgoose, 40% of employees became less motivated to work and be productive due to a lack of recognition in their roles. This is why it is important to consider team incentive ideas to help boost morale and motivation in your workplace.
You can consider various employee incentives, from bonuses and employee perks to enjoyable experiences such as office parties and team incentive activities.
Experience-based incentives get employees out of the office, and doing something atypical and fun. There are many other options, but it’s important to allow your team to voice their thoughts on how they would like to be rewarded. We have found that there are specific aspects to focus on when it comes to successful employee incentive ideas: inspiring collaboration, fostering an environment for open communication and creating a work culture based on fun.
To help you choose the best ways to incentivise employees based on what they enjoy and what excites them, we have created a list of the Best Team Incentive Activities you and your team can enjoy.
1. Competitive and Fun Team Challenges
If you are just starting your journey to finding the best and most exciting team incentive event ideas, we have a range of Team Building Activities and Corporate Team Building Events with a mixture of physical and mental challenges… Why not have a look at our most popular events such as The Crystal Team Challenge, Soap Box Derby, Olympic Sports Day, It’s A Knockout, Company Fun Day, and GPS Treasure Hunt to get some inspiration?
Speak to a member of our team today for your bespoke quote and free venue-finding service.
2. Drinks and Food - A Hands-on Experience
Go beyond the usual drinks and food day out and choose a hands-on culinary workshop or cocktail-making activity. Not only are Cookery Team Building Activities a great creative incentive idea for employees to unwind and spend time with colleagues, but they also are a reward in itself to tuck into a juicy brownie or a saucy pasta dish. We have a range of different activities that will make your mouth water and create a sense of buzz and excitement in your office.
We recommend Cupcake Decorating and Bakeathon for a unique lunch hour with something delicious and sweet – who doesn’t love a little cake or biscuits? If you would prefer an evening event, consider Cocktail Making, Strictly Come Dining, Team Masterchef and Marks, Set, Cook!
3. Charity Team Building - Reward Your Team while making a difference!
Whether you’re looking to boost your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or simply want to take your staff rewards and incentive ideas to the next level, take part in a Charity Team Building event that will give you the chance to make a real impact as well as give you a rewarding feeling.
Some of our most popular charity team-building events ensure that you and your team get to do something fun and out-of-the-ordinary but with a charitable twist. With our Charity Bike Build activity, you get to take part in a range of challenges and games with the aim of building bicycles that will be donated to children in Africa. Our Putt for Purpose team-building event combines the novelty fun of mini-golf with the rewarding feeling of donating food to a family in need.
For something more challenging and creative, we recommend Charity Bake Off, Paws for a Cause, Operation Supply Drop, and Gift of the Gab. Alternatively, try our brand new charity event, Sleep Pods, to protect the lives of homeless people in need of emergency shelter.
4. Company and Family Fun Days
Achieving that perfect work-life balance can be challenging. Perhaps your employees would like more time for their families or simply more time to do something exciting outside of work. It can be challenging to think of something out-of-the-ordinary after a long day at work, which is where we come in! Our team is on hand to help you create a bespoke event with a range of different activities that are suitable for your employees and/or family members of all ages. We will also help you work through all the logistical details so you can focus on the fun!
Our corporate away days are an excellent way to get out of the office to do something different and exciting. Speak to a member of our team, and let’s create your bespoke package with activities, challenges and games that suit your employees’ interests. We have something for every team with over 100 fun and unique activities in our portfolio.
Get in touch with a member of our team to start building your bespoke event package today!
5. A Day of Adventure in the City or the Countryside
Getting out of the office and into the heart of the action has become increasingly popular in team building over the years. With the added benefit of being out in nature, which is proven to be an incredible mood booster, you and your team can take part in a range of challenging and fun-filled team incentive events.
Challenge yourself in our Outdoor Adrenaline activity, guaranteed to get your heart racing. We have a range of action-packed activities that are guaranteed to bring your team closer together such as trying to achieve the fastest lap with road buggies, competing in a fast-paced game of Human Table Football, or even spending time with ducks as you herd them through a variety of obstacles.
If your team is more into puzzles and mental challenges, activities such as Go Mad in the Country, Black Taxi Treasure Hunt or our famous GPS Treasure Hunt might be the way to go! These adventurous activities are the perfect opportunity to get out of the office and do something that your employees may never get to experience on their own.
If you’d like to find the right fit activity for your team, get in touch today!
6. Sports Day - Bring Back the Nostalgia
Whether it be a classic sports day or a more wacky activity to take a break from the daily routine, physical activity has been proven to improve productivity and overall mood. Sports team-building events are also an opportunity to network with other colleagues and build strong relationships to take back into the workplace.
Some fun work incentive activities to increase morale during a fun-filled day are School Sports Day, The Games, Country Sports, and Olympic Sports Day.
Why not give your team something to remember and take away from the event? We provide bronze, silver, and gold medals, with the winning team receiving a bottle of bubbly!
Get in touch to find out how you can book with our team today.
7. Wellbeing & Energising Team Activities
As hard as we try as employers, it can be a challenge to stop any kind of stress in the workplace. This is why we have developed a strong portfolio of Wellbeing Team Activities that can allow your employees to unwind and step out of their usual work bubble.
The Haka event is a great way to learn something new and delve deeper into another culture, including where it came from and the stories handed down through generations. Taking it a step further, we have Haka workshops where you can learn more about yourselves with an Identity Workshop. With this workshop, you can provide your employees the space to learn about who they are, where they come from, and what they are willing to stand for or against, which is something they do not have the time or opportunity to do in the office. This interesting team incentive event is coached by one of our Maori-descent specialists who will teach your team the ways of the Haka.
For more seasonal activities, consider Wreath Making and Ice Carving which allow you to get creative even in the cold winter months when morale may be low.
8. Creative Team Activities
An imaginative team incentive activity can be a way to provide an outlet for your employees to express themselves outside of their weekly reports. We have a range of Creative Team Building activities that might be for you!
Masterpiece team building activity is a super way to boost morale and get your teammates working together. With a design of your choice, you and your team will need to work together to paint your team tiles that later come together into one big masterpiece that can be taken back to your office. Every time they walk past it, they can be reminded of a fun-filled and hilarious day full of colours, music and more!
If you’re looking to do something more hands-on, Chain Reaction is the choice for you. You can get a little more technical with your team by taking part in activities where you need to artfully piece together mechanical components. These components will then be joined together with other teams, to come together and create one smooth-flowing chain reaction.
Alternatively, get your dancing shoes on and become the zombies in Thriller Live! You will be taught the dance moves, have a chance to sing and get involved as you come together using this exciting team incentive event concept.
Get in touch to find out which activity you can get involved in!
9. Upgrade Your Office by Bringing the Extraordinary to Replace the Ordinary
Why not turn your office space into a hub of excitement and change your perspective for the day? With the majority of our indoor team-building activities, you will have the opportunity to bring the fun into your usual office environment. As a fully mobile events company, we travel to any location in the UK, handle all the logistics, provide the equipment, and even help organise your schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Office team-building events are an innovative way to bring action into your workplace.
One activity that is perfect for any office space is our famous Under Pressure. It includes a range of fun time-based challenges, with a mixture of individual and team-based tasks!
Alternatively, it’s time to get silly in Master of the Tasks. With the flexibility of being able to play a range of activities whilst still in the office, this team-building event is guaranteed to provide a barrel of laughs.
Feeling like something a little more sweet and perhaps less competitive? Our Chocolate Making event allows you to let loose and try something unlike anything you’ve tried before. Not to mention the reward of some tasty treats that your usual afternoon Tesco run doesn’t give.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can bring the fun to you, get in touch today!
Planning a 2024 Team Away Day to Reward Your Employees?
Indoors, outdoors, at your office, or in the garden, make your 2024 team incentive day one to remember! Get involved with a range of exciting activities and challenges packed with fun and laughter. Our team can advise you on the best team incentive event ideas to suit your group.
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Corporate Fun Days – How To Choose the Right Activities For Your Team
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor company events. With the sun shining and warmth in the air, it’s the perfect season for bringing your team together in the great outdoors for an unforgettable corporate fun day. From immersive team building events to summer parties and corporate festivals, there’s lots of options available to cater to your team’s preference. In this article, we guide you in selecting the perfect team activities for a successful corporate fun day. But first, let’s look into what corporate fun days are and why you should host one.
What are corporate fun days?
Corporate fun days, also known as company fun days or staff fun days, are a type of corporate events organised by a company for their employees. As the name suggests, corporate fun days revolve around fostering a fun experience, allowing employees to take a break from their usual work routine and engage in enjoyable activities alongside their colleagues.
Typically, corporate fun days last a full day, replacing the usual working hours with a blend of activities, entertainment and food for employees. However, depending on you preferences, you can customise your corporate fun day, whether it’s a punchy team building activity lasting a few hours or an extensive experience that extends over multiple days, including overnight accommodation.
Organisations host corporate fun days for various reasons, with the overall aim to foster a vibrant company culture. It could be a gesture of appreciation to reward hardworking employees and boost morale, a team building initiative to strengthen relationships, an important milestone celebration, an annual tradition, or simply an opportunity to break away from the routine and enjoy time outside the office.
What are the benefits of corporate fun days?
Corporate fun days or company fun days can be used for a variety of corporate goals. Here are some of the benefits of corporate fun days, for both employees and organisations:
- Team bonding. Corporate fun days are an opportunity for your team to interact in a relaxed setting, encouraging stronger relationships among team members.
- Morale boost. Corporate fun days offer a break from the monotony of work, adding a sense of fun and excitement into the workplace, which can significantly boost employee morale and motivation.
- Stress relief. Engaging in enjoyable activities and socialising with colleagues can help alleviate stress and promote overall wellbeing among employees.
- Improved communication. Corporate fun day activities usually encourage open communication, trust and collaboration among team members.
- Increased productivity. Investing in a corporate fun day can have a positive impact on employee productivity and performance as happy and engaged employees are generally more productive.
- Enhanced company culture. Corporate fun days contribute to a positive company culture by reinforcing values such as teamwork, creativity and work-life balance.
- Employee retention. Providing enjoyable experiences through a corporate fun day demonstrates appreciation for employees which can help in retaining top talent and reducing turnover rates.
- Brand image and reputation. Successful corporate fun days reflect positively on the company's brand image and reputation, both internally among employees and externally in the eyes of clients, partners and potential recruits.
Choosing the right activities – What to consider
When choosing the activities for a corporate fun day, consider these 5 key elements:
- Your goals and objectives. Are you aiming to promote team bonding, boost morale, reward your employees, celebrate an achievements, or all of the above? Understanding the purpose of the event will help guide your activity selection.
- Your audience. Consider the demographics and interests of the attendees. Are you including employee’s families in the company fun day too? Offer a variety of activities to cater to different interests, ages and energy levels. Include options for fun problem-solving challenges, recreational games, creative workshops, sports competitions and leisurely entertainment to ensure there's something for everyone and there’s a balance between active and passive activities.
- Your budget. Evaluate the budget available for the event and ensure that the chosen activities are feasible within the allocated resources. Consider factors such as rental fees, equipment costs and staffing requirements when selecting activities. At GOTO Events, we provide end-to-end team building event management that includes equipment, props, venue finding and a full event team to support your event.
- Your venue. Take into account the location and facilities available at the venue. Choose activities that can be easily accommodated within the space and are suitable for the setting, whether it's indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both. GOTO Events can source the perfect venue for your chosen activity, within 15 minutes of your office.
- Seasonal factors. Consider activities that are appropriate for the weather and time of year. For example, sport activities may be ideal for outdoor summer events.
Choosing the right activities – What makes a good corporate fun day
Fun! Highly engaging, immersive and unique activities will elevate your corporate fun day to the next level, ensuring that everyone will enjoy themselves in an unforgettable experience that they will always remember.
At GOTO Events, we offer an extensive portfolio of corporate fun day ideas designed to suit every taste and preference. From laid-back and creative collaborative events to thrilling and competitive challenges, we have something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of the exciting activities we can provide:
Giant garden games for laid-back fun:
- Boules
- Dart Board
- Giant Chess
- Giant Connect 4
- Giant Dominoes
- Giant Jenga
- Golf Pool
- Quoits
- Table Tennis
- Ball Pit Castle
- Inflatable Basketball
- Boot Camp Assault Course
- Kids Bouncy Castle and Slides
- Bucking Bronco
- Bungee Run
- Gladiator Joust
- Human Table Football
- Foot Darts
- Inflatable Giant Slide
- Last Man Standing
- Rodeo Bull
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- Archery
- Axe Throwing
- Laser Clays
- Cross Bows
- Quad Bikes
- Segways
Something a bit different:
- Duck Herding
- Sheep Herding
- Ferret Racing
- 4x4 Blindfold Driving
Entertainment ideas:
- Arcade Grabber
- Batak Wall
- Beer Pong Table
- Crazy Golf
- Giant Buzzwire
- Giant Floor Piano
- Hall Of Mirrors
- Remote Control Cars
What does a corporate fun day consist of?
A company fun day typically consists of a variety of activities and elements aimed at providing a relaxed and enjoyable environment for employees, outside work, and fostering team bonding and boosting morale. Here are some common elements of corporate fun days:
- Team building activities. These can be anything from a collaborative project like Chain Reaction or a charity activity like Bike Build to a wacky, dynamic Soap Box Derby or It’s A Knockout.
- Live music, DJs, or performances can enhance the atmosphere and keep attendees engaged throughout the event.
- Family-friendly activities. If the event is open to employees' families, having activities and entertainment suitable for all ages can make it a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
- Food and refreshments. Catered meals, BBQs, food trucks and refreshment stations ensure that attendees are well-fed and hydrated throughout the day.
- Themed decorations. Themed decorations and props can add flair and create a festive ambiance that aligns with the overall theme of the corporate fun day.
- Prizes and Awards. Recognising employee achievements and contributions with awards, prizes or raffles adds an extra layer of excitement and motivation.
- Photography and memorabilia. Hiring a photographer or setting up photo booths allows attendees to capture memorable moments and take home souvenirs of the event.
How do you organise a corporate fun day?
Organising a corporate fun day requires careful planning to ensure the event meets your goals and the expectations of the participants. Some of the key elements you need to consider are:
- Budget
- Venue selection
- Date and timings
- Activities and entertainment
- Logistic
- Health and safety
- Communication
At GOTO Events, our dedicated team is here to streamline your planning process, handling everything from venue hire to activities and entertainment. Get in touch to chat to one of our event experts and we’ll put together a no-obligation, personalised proposal with ideas and costs!
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Top Corporate Summer Venues for Outdoor Team Building Activities
Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to ditch the conference room and head outdoors for some unforgettable team building! Fortunately, across the UK, we’re spoiled for choice with stunning venues boasting remarkable outdoor spaces. From the charming South Lodge Hotel in Sussex countryside, to the stylish Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire, there’s a location to suit any corporate event, outdoor team building day or overnight corporate party!
At GOTO Events, the UK’s leading provider for team building events, we bring the fun to you with a vast selection of mobile summer team building activities designed to energise your team anywhere in the UK.
Finding the perfect location can elevate your event to the next level! That’s why, after working with over 500 venues nationwide, we’re excited to share our insider tips! In this article, we’ll unveil our top picks for corporate venues across the UK that are ideal for outdoor events and summer team building.
1. South Lodge
Charming country house estate in Sussex
Sitting proudly in the Sussex countryside, this once-private country house has a distinctive charm where nature serves as the main inspiration. With captivating views over the South Downs, a secluded wildflower meadow, a natural swimming pond and a thriving vineyard, South Lodge is truly an oasis for escaping your daily routine.
At South Lodge, you can fully immerse yourself in your corporate summer event, with the natural setting offering a refreshing escape from the ordinary. Whether taking on a thrilling team Treasure Hunt or getting competitive in a Quiescently English party, the outdoor splendor of South Lodge provides the perfect backdrop for summer team building activities.
South Lodge also offers multiple meetings rooms, award-winning restaurants and a sustainable spa. You even have the opportunity to hire the entire estate for yourself and your guests, complete with 88 uniquely-designed and luxurious bedrooms.
2. Luton Hoo
Majestic 18th-century mansion house with excellent travel links
Ideally located for convenient travel from London, Cambridge and Luton Airport, Luton Hoo boasts two distinct corporate venues: the majestic 18th-century Mansion House and the modern, purpose-built Warren Weir building.
Steeped in elegance, the Mansion House is perfect for unforgettable overnight corporate events. Experience exquisite accommodation, dedicated meeting rooms and a range of dining options. Imagine hosting an exclusive summer party on the beautiful terrace, overlooking the meticulously landscaped formal gardens. For a truly unique twist, add a team building activity like Putt for a Purpose charity event, perfectly suited for these stunning grounds.
The Warren Weir building was purpose-deigned to offer an all-in-one corporate event venue in a secluded and private part of the estate, on the banks of a tranquil lake. Catering to your every event need, from comfortable bedrooms and suites to functional meeting rooms and dining facilities. Encompassed by over 1,000 acres of lush greenery and the River Lea, the grounds are ideal for outdoor team building activities. Host anything from a thrilling Let’s Get Ready to Jungle to an adventurous Survival Island challenge.
3. The Grove
Stylish 5-star hotel in Hertfordshire countryside
Located in the Hertfordshire countryside, with excellent transport links, The Grove is a 5-star hotel and spa offering versatile spaces for corporate events. From stylish function rooms and luxurious accommodation, to idyllic outdoor green spaces, including a championship golf course, The Grove has everything to make your work summer party a resounding success.
Discover 300 acres of woodlands around the estate during a thrilling Outdoor Adrenaline team building activity or host a relaxing party in the perfectly manicured Walled Gardens. You could also challenge your team to an out-of-the-box activity such as It’s A Knockout or The Gladiator, followed by a celebratory feast at one of The Grove’s exceptional restaurants.
But that’s not all! The Grove boasts a stunning outdoor pool for post-event relaxation, an enchanting garden cinema for unforgettable evenings under the stars and a luxurious spa to soothe tired muscles. Comfortable rooms and suites ensure a restful night’s sleep, making The Grove the perfect corporate summer venue.
4. De Vere Beaumont Estate
Historic building with contemporary style in the heart of Old Windsor
Steeped in history yet luxuriously modern, De Vere Beaumont Estate is located in the heart of Old Windsor. With excellent transport connections and iconic destinations like Windsor Castle and Legoland nearby, the estate offers the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary comfort.
Choose from four distinctive venues – The White House, The Conference Village, The Old School, and The Chapel – where timeless charm blends seamlessly with contemporary style to create a truly unique corporate event experience. Step outside and explore the 42 acres of beautiful parkland, dotted with natural ponds and captivating sculptures. It’s the perfect setting for summer team building activities like Soap Box Derby and Crystal Challenge.
Beyond the event spaces, unwind in the well-equipped gym featuring a heated pool, challenge yourself on the tennis and squash courts, savour delicious meals at the on-site restaurants and retire to your comfortable accommodation, with many rooms offering stunning views of the estate grounds, making your stay truly unforgettable.
5. Pennyhill Park
Elegant hotel surrounded by 120 acres of Surrey parkland
Pennyhill Park is an elegant Hotel and Spa in the countryside of Surrey, just 20 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport. With 124 bedrooms, award-winning spa, first-class restaurants, an abundance of contemporary meeting rooms and 120 acres of parkland which includes a world-class sport pitch, Pennyhill Park can cater for a wide variety of corporate summer activities.
Nestled within the serene Surrey woodland, yet with convenient transport links, Pennyhill Park’s meadow offers an idyllic backdrop for any outdoor summer team building activity such as Duck Herding, Country Sports or Olympic Sports Day. For large-scale outdoor corporate events, the rugby pitch provides ample space not only for sports activities but also for collaborative activities such as Charity Bike Build.
6. Tylney Hall
Victorian country house with idyllic gardens in Hampshire
A testament to Victorian grandeur, Tylney Hall is a magnificent country house in Hook, Hampshire. This luxurious hotel offers 112 characterful bedrooms, 12 versatile event rooms and exquisite dining experiences. Step outside and explore the breathtaking grounds, featuring extensive historical gardens designed in the style of Gertrude Jekyll.
Encompassing 66 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, tranquil woodlands, and shimmering lakes, Tylney Hall seamlessly blends into the rolling Hampshire countryside. This idyllic corporate summer venue provides the perfect backdrop for a diverse range of outdoor team building and corporate events, from Kidnap Your MD and School Sports Day to Archery and Duck Herding.
The venue also offers a 18-hole golf course, croquet lawn, gym and spa, jogging trails, a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool.
7. Ashdown Park
Luxurious mansion in the heart of East Sussex
In the heart of East Sussex, lies the outstanding Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club, a 19th-century luxurious mansion. For any corporate events, Ashdown Park’s impressive facade will set the stage for an immersive experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Ashdown Park caters to every aspect of your corporate event. With 17 fully equipped function rooms and luxurious accommodation, your guests will enjoy both productivity and relaxation. Versatile catering options ensure a seamless dining experience, while the relaxing spa offers a welcome retreat. Outdoors, there’s a scenic golf course, sweeping lawns, walled gardens, lakes and woodlands, all part of the magical Ashdown Forest. With an abundance of spaces for your summer team building event, Ashdown Park provides the perfect setting for activities like The Crystal Team Challenge or Olympic Sports Day.
Though Ashdown Park offers a world away from the everyday hustle, excellent transport links connect you to Central London and Gatwick Airport, ensuring a smooth journey for your guests.
8. Whittlebury Park
Tranquil hotel in Northamptonshire surrounded by 700 acres of parkland
Surrounded by the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, Whittlebury Park hotel is the perfect blend of tranquility and action for your next summer team building event. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful and elegant gathering or a dynamic activity to unleash your team’s competitive spirit, the resort’s verdant outdoor spaces can cater to every business need. For longer stays, Whittlebury Park offers comfortable accommodation, pampering spa packages, varied dining options and a championship golf course.
Regardless of the style and size of your company event, Whittlebury Park’s 700-acre land offers a glorious backdrop for any summer activity, from team building events to corporate summer parties. Choose from a variety of outdoor venue options – imagine an action-filled Company Fun Day on the cricket pitch or a hilarious Master of the Tasks challenge in the stunning Orangery’ combined indoor and outdoor space.
Whittlebury Park can also provide flexible food and beverage options to fuel your team’s fun, from classic barbecues to trendy street food stalls.
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Top 34 Outdoor Team Building Activities For Summer 2024
The days of trust falls, two truths and a lie, simple scavenger hunts, human knot, and egg drop are gone. In the spring and summer months, there are a variety of outdoor team building activities you can get involved in. Whether it be for corporate events, or just to get out of the office and into the heart of the action, we have something for every team with over 100 fun and unique outdoor team building ideas.
According to a recent survey conducted by Deloitte, 79% of respondents said that a sense of belonging was important to ensure the success of a workplace as employees were more likely to feel valued enough to stay in their jobs. Research also shows that simply being outdoors in nature can improve cognitive function, reduce psychological stress, improve sleep, and fosters creativity. Due to this, companies are now starting to introduce corporate outdoor events into their retention strategies to take place at least twice a year.
So, let’s have a look at our top 34 outdoor team building activities for unforgettable experiences.
1. Soap Box Derby
If you’d like to get creative this summer, why not get involved in our Soap Box Derby outdoor team building event where you and your team will go head-to-head with the rest of your colleagues in a wacky and fun activity. Plan, design, decorate, dress, and race your kart against other teams to come out on top. In this variation of the famous soap box race, you will get competitive, and work together to gain as many points as possible and showcase your artistic skills but also stand out as you race around the track (potentially living out your Mario Kart dream!).
Speak to one of our event specialists today to book this team building activity!
2. The Crystal Team Challenge
Indoors or outdoors, our famous Crystal Team Challenge is the perfect opportunity to take on a series of thrilling challenges to accumulate points and come out on top as the winning team. The more points you earn, the more time you’ll have in the cash grabber Dome, the final activity where you’ll collect the golden tickets that may pave your way onto the podium or relegate your team to last! Across four different zones, with eight different activities, test your mental and physical skills as you make your way through the Crystal Challenge landscape. Curious about our most exciting outdoor team building activity?
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3. Company Fun Day
If you’re not yet sure which activity to choose from (we don’t blame you, there are quite a few!), why not design the perfect event for you and your team? This bespoke corporate outdoor team building event package allows you to choose your favourite activities from our extensive portfolio. Whether it’s giant inflatables or mental and skill challenges, we can help you choose the best activities for your team. Once these have been chosen, get ready to get competitive! Teams will be formed, a funky warm-up will take place, and then you’re off to compete head-to-head in your hand-picked activities to become the summer champions!
If you’d like to find out how to build your perfect summer outdoor team building event, get in touch today for a free quote.
4. It’s A Knockout
Inflatables and foam, anyone? It’s time to unleash the fun with our It’s A Knockout team building event! In this extremely popular outdoor team building event, not only will you get to show off your athletic prowess as you take on teams head-to-head, you will get the chance to blow off some steam in an entertaining and laughter-filled activity. You will get the chance to wear wacky costumes, demonstrate your skills as a team, and compete against one another! We’re talking slippery slides, giant washing machines, relay races, and other hilarious inflatables. On a hot summer’s day, this is the perfect way to destress!
If you would like to book, get in touch with our event specialists today.
5. Survival Island
Ditch the office and bond with your team outdoors! Do you have what it takes to survive the challenges of the great outdoors with the rest of your team? In this fun outdoor team challenge, you and your group will have to work together to complete games and activities to survive in the wilderness (don’t worry, we won’t abandon you in a forest somewhere!). Not only will you be trained in basic survival skills, you will learn other transferable skills to take back to the office alongside a newfound sense of trust built with your teammates!
Get in touch to enquire about this event!
6. Putt for Purpose
It’s mini-golf with a charity twist! Score cards and tiny pencils at the ready as you and your team design the most challenging golf hole in this creative outdoor team building activity. With items from your pack and the creative zone, your team will need to plan, design, and construct your team golf hole. Once the whole golf course has been made, each team will play the full course to see who will be crowned winners! When the event draws to a close, the GOTO Events team will dismantle and pack all the items used to construct your courses for donation to the nominated charity or family in need.
If you want to make a difference, get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote.
7. Archery and Duck Herding
Have you ever seen anything better than a flock of ducks taking on an obstacle course? Perhaps you would like to give duck herding a try! Working on a rotation, you and your team will get a chance to experience not only duck herding, but an archery challenge. With highly-trained instructors, you will be taught how to use traditional long bows. Each member of your team will have a chance to shoot arrows from a sizeable distance, but you must achieve the required score to win. It’s time to get outdoors and experience the crisp air as you take part in these two fun-filled activities!
8. Teamopoly
Step onto the board with our fun and challenging Teamopoly outdoor team building event. It’s time to roll the giant dice and take on other teams to score points as you make your way around our super-sized board. With a range of interactive activities, Teamopoly is a great way to test your skills and get competitive. From chance cards to community chest cards and activities off the board, will you and your team become the big cheeses, bankrupt your colleagues, and win the gold medals and bubbly?
Speak to one of our event specialists for more details!
9. The Gladiator
It’s time to enter the arena and bring out your competitive side in this fun-filled outdoor team building event! The day begins with your guests being divided into Gladiators and Contenders to compete in a series of brutal yet hilarious head-to-head challenges. Get out of your comfort zone, and channel your inner superhero as you take on the Bungee Run challenge. Perhaps you’re better suited to the dangerous Assault Course where you will race against the clock to retrieve the vital puzzle pieces to help claim your victory. Do you have what it takes to be the winning Gladiator or Contender team?
Get in touch to book your event and find out!
10. Around the World
If you’re itching to travel the world but you’re on a budget, it’s time to get competitive this summer with our Around the World outdoor team building activity. Your group will be split into teams that will compete head-to-head on a variety of fun and challenging activities themed by different countries. Get into your sportiest outfit and rotate around the different countries playing archery, volleyball, team ski, human table football, and more! Can you guess the countries these activities are from?
To find out if you’re right and get booked in, get in touch with our team today.
11. School Sports Day
Headbands and war paint are more than welcome in this extremely fun and nostalgic outdoor corporate team building activity! With a range of familiar games and sports, you and your team will go head-to-head with other teams to earn points and be crowned the winners! Complete with a funky warm-up at the start, and a thrilling medal ceremony at the end, this is a great event to get competitive and throw back to your school sports days. Remember when the music was playing loud over the speakers and all you could see were coloured bibs on a field? This team building activity will bring back all the familiar activities as well as many funny twists and challenges!
Speak with a member of our team for more information!
12. Olympic Sports Day
Are you an Olympian? It’s time to find out! With a range of fun and serious outdoor activities, you and your team will compete with other teams to find out who is the best and deserves the Olympic medals. With various activities such as the classic Track & Field sports, other Sports Day Races, Field Games like volleyball and dodgeball, a giant Human Table Football game, and of course a Tug of War finale, this outdoor team building activity is built to test your skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.
Are you ready for the challenge? Get in touch to discuss your event today.
13. Totally Wipedout
Totally Wipedout is guaranteed to build fun-filled and hilarious memories. With guests separated into teams, they will take part in a range of head-to-head activities to accumulate as many points as possible and be crowned the winners. With giant inflatables and the famous big red balls, it’s a great way to cool off in the summer whilst showing off your competitive side.
If you’d like more information, get in touch today.
14. Superhero Challenge
It’s time to throw on your cape, belt and mask! Whether you choose to wear a costume or not, everyone is a superhero in this fun-filled outdoor team building event. With games spread across two main zones, the Battle Zone and the Speed Zone, you and your team will be tested against other superhero squads to see who will make it to the Final Showdown. Your skills will be tested in challenges such as the Pillow Bash, Joust Duel, and finally, the Giant Inflatable Assault Course.
Will you be the best superhero squad?
15. Quintessentially English
If a day in the sun is what your team needs this summer, the Quintessentially English team building event is the perfect way to get out of the office in true, English style! With a range of different Quintessentially English activities such as croquet, archery, giant garden games, garden races, and more, this team building activity is a great way to channel your competitive spirit, and spend a relaxing day out with your team! To get onto the podium, gain the highest amount of points and you compete head-to-head in different challenges. Will your team get the gold medal, or the losers’ wooden spoon?
Request your free bespoke quote for this event!
16. Outdoor Adrenaline
It’s time for an action-packed day in the countryside with our Outdoor Adrenaline team building activity. Your guests will be split into teams to rotate through a range of thrilling activities such as quad bike trails, scoring the winning goal, duck herding and other hilarious outdoor challenges.
If you want to bring the WOW factor to your outdoor team building experience, get in touch with our team today!
17. Country Sports
Sometimes getting out of the office and into the great outdoors is necessary. With this fun-filled outdoor team building challenge, you will have the chance to build an event with Country Sports activities that interest you and your team. Whether you choose duck herding, archery, Quintessentially English activities, or axe throwing, this event is rooted in tradition and designed for all ages and group sizes. Not feeling competitive? No problem! You can take part in casual rounds or head-to-head activities.
To create your bespoke outdoor country sports event, speak to one of our event specialists today!
18. Wizard Games
If you ever wanted to be a wizard for a day, you and your team can now show off your magical skills in a range of different mental and physical challenges in our Wizard Games team building activity. Built with three different zones, you will find yourself in Hogschool Conundrums, Mischief Managed and Tri Wizard Challenges. You will have to compete head-to-head with other teams to earn as many coins as possible to progress to the Quidditch Finale. Are you ready for some magic?
19. Bear Grylls Survival Experience
The ultimate outdoor team building challenge just got a little more challenging! With the help of our highly-trained instructors, you and your team will go head-to-head in a range of different and difficult survival challenges. Each of these challenges are designed to fit your team’s specific requirements. You will get the opportunity to learn more about wilderness rescue, the local environment, the high ropes, and more!
Are you up for the challenge? Get a free bespoke quote today!
20. Let’s Get Ready to Jungle
In this thrilling and challenging outdoor corporate event, you are stranded in a remote jungle with your guests. In teams, you will face time-based challenges to see which team is the best equipped to deal with the wild jungle. With the help of your event manager, you will learn how to build your own shelter, work through different challenge zones, and be faced with your deepest darkest fears. Whether that be snakes, tarantulas, or other jungle bugs, you and your team will have to work together to collect as many gold stars as possible to come out on top.
Ready to step out of your comfort zone? Reach out to our event specialists today.
21. The Who Dares Experience
Who Dares? Do you? With the help of a former Special Forces Operator, you and your team will have the opportunity to test your resilience, adaptability and teamwork in a once-in-a-lifetime event. With a range of different survival training outdoor activities, immersive team building scenarios and a variety of inspiring lessons, you will not only learn more about your team members, but also about yourself!
22. Survivor
Test your survival skills and knowledge in this intense and challenging outdoor team building activity. Your group will be divided into teams that will compete head-to-head in various survival team building activities. You will learn essential survival skills and develop your perseverance, which will help you get a head start and closer to the final challenge. With activities such as Team Flag, Walk the Plank, Build a Den and Rescue Mission, you and your team will be tested to see which team has the strongest will.
If you’d like to learn more, get in touch today.
23. Black Cab Treasure Hunt
How well do you know London? With its many landmarks and famous locations, you have to find the hidden clues in the City while travelling with your own dedicated black cab and driver! Using the newest technologies and some help from your driver, you and your team will be pitted against other teams to solve the challenges and find the treasure.
Fancy a bit of competitive sightseeing? Reach out to our team to find out more!
24. Masterpiece
Whether you’re a secret artist or not, this challenging and fun activity is a great way to bring the team together. As you work your way through brainteasers and hilarious sports challenges, your team will earn “money” to use in the art shop. Here, they can gather the materials needed to put together the Masterpiece. This creative challenge is a great opportunity to work together in a team and create a unique piece of collective artwork. Pick your own bespoke picture to paint or let one of our event managers select a beautiful design for you. You can even take this wonderful art piece with you back into the office as a memory of your collaboration and teamwork during this exciting outdoor team building activity.
Get booked in today and release your artistic skills.
25. Charity Bike Build
Charity Bike Build is the perfect outdoor team building activity to roll up your sleeves and make a difference. Your guests will be divided into teams to take part in a range of challenges, including gathering the parts necessary to build a bike that will provide a young child with fun and freedom! You will have the chance to learn more about the parts whilst improving your teamwork skills. Once the engineers have given you the thumbs up, these bikes will be checked and donated to your chosen charity or to our charity partner, ReCycle.
If you’d like to make a difference, get in touch to book this team building event.
26. Master of the Tasks
A complete and utter barrel of laughs, the Master of the Tasks indoor or outdoor team building event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your hidden skills. Can you and your team separate Smarties faster than the other teams whilst wearing boxing gloves? Can you draw the most interesting caricature using a variety of different condiments? This fun and interactive outdoor team building activity is inclusive, interactive, and absolutely hilarious.
To get a free bespoke quote, speak to one of our event specialists.
27. Go Mad in the Country
Combining a murder mystery, treasure hunt and outdoor team building activities, Go Mad in the Country is built to challenge your team! With a range of different themes to choose from, teams will get involved in an intense ‘who dunnit’ game. Along the way, you will meet different characters who will provide you with a variety of clues and quizzes. This will test both your mental and physical skills whilst helping you come to a conclusion before the other teams! Whether your event takes place in the countryside or in the heart of the city, you will be transported to a different world that is guaranteed to immerse you into the story. Do you have the detective skills to find out who committed the crime?
Get in touch for more information.
28. Chain Reaction
The smaller parts really do make the bigger picture in this challenging and creative outdoor activity for team building! Your group will be split into teams to construct different components of a metal structure. With various trigger points and mechanical components, your team’s structure will connect with the structures from other teams. As they link together, watch your creations come together in a seamless Chain Reaction! With this activity, you will nurture strong relationships with your team and learn ways to effectively communicate with your colleagues.
To find out more, get in touch with our team today!
29. Lights, Camera, Action
Are you looking for the perfect team building event to mix creativity with competition? Get behind the camera for a day (or even in front of it) in this creative outdoor team building event. In teams, participants will get involved in scriptwriting, costume designing, filming and editing. This hilarious and fun-filled event is your team’s opportunity to live their very own Hollywood experience. Once you have created your masterpiece, you and your team will showcase your short movie in front of everyone. It’s a great way to boost morale, step out of your comfort zone and show your competitive side.
If you like how this sounds, get in touch today.
30. Spy School Treasure Hunt
You will feel excited and on edge in this epic treasure hunt team building, let loose in a world where you don’t know who to trust. As you work in your team to decipher clues and investigate what’s amiss, you will be tested against other teams to determine which ones are the kings and queens of espionage.
If you’d like to find out more, get in touch today.
31. Kidnap your MD
Your MD has been kidnapped and it is up to you and your team to earn the ransom money to get them back! In this fun outdoor corporate team building activity, you will engage in mental and physical challenges and compete head-to-head to earn the ransom. Starting off with a dramatic scene of your MD being taken away by a dangerous group, you will be left with a set of clues and evidence to help you determine the whereabouts of your MD. Will you succeed in your mission? Let’s find out what!
32. Record Breakers
Are you ready to break some records? Across four different zones, your guests will be divided into teams to see who can top a variety of records. With challenges ranging from building the tallest Jenga tower, untangling a human knot, and other hilarious tasks, you and your team will compete to see who will be crowned the winner. This outdoor team building activity is designed to test your skills and silliness, so get ready for some fun!
If you’d like to find out more, speak to our team today.
33. Apprentices
Do you and your colleagues have the skills needed to take on the most thrilling challenge? With a range of different activities that will test your creativity and skills in the boardroom, this outdoor team building activity encourages you to think outside of the box and stand out amongst a sea of corporate minions. Challenges include Gift of the Gab, Shopping Channel Showdown and On the Box. Which one will you choose?
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7 Competitive Summer Team Building Activities To Fire Up Your Team
Humans have a fundamental psychological need for self-determination, which means they like to feel competent and in control when they’re taking part in a shared experience. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t like to win or perform very well at something? It’s a proven fact that winning releases dopamine and makes you feel motivated and accomplished.
Many of our team building activities leverage the benefits of competition by encouraging collaboration within teams as they strive to outperform other teams. During the summer (or warmer months), we offer a variety of outdoor team building events based on competitive challenges and activities. In a refreshing outdoor setting, basking in the sunlight and with the natural landscape there to inspire you, we believe that a little friendly competition can go a long way in energising and getting people fully immersed in the activity.
Here are our best 7 competitive summer team building activities to get your team fired up and fully engaged in the action:
1. Soap Box Derby
Sop Box Derby is a hilarious competition between teams to design, build, decorate and race their own carts in a thrilling dash to claim a spot on the podium.
This action-packed summer team building activity is a perfect blend of competitive spirit, teamwork, creativity and skill. Each team will have a simple paddle cart, a tool kit and some design materials to start with. Members must leverage each other’s strengths and participate in fun challenges to win cash and buy all kinds of materials for their cart. Not only must your cart be functional and safe, but extra points await the most creative designs. Brace yourselves for the thrilling finale, where each team will choose their driver to compete in a pulse-pounding race around the crazy course.
Despite the fierce competition, Soap Box Derby outdoor team building promises to bring everyone together through laughter and shared thrills. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes!
2. The Crystal Team Challenge
The Crystal Team Challenge is a pure burst of competitive spirit that pushes teams to be the best in a series of challenges varying from physical skills to brain teasers, all in pursuit of earning precious crystals.
But what’s the ultimate goal in this action-packed summer team building event? Accumulate as many crystals as possible to secure your time in the much-anticipated cash grabber finale. Here, a member from each team enters to collect as many gold tickets as they can to claim victory for their team!
Teams will navigate through four different zones – Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic – where they put their minds together to outshine the competition. With two themed activities per zone, there are plenty of chances to collect crystals. While some teams may be quicker, others might thrive in the puzzle-solving challenges. Yet, in the grand finale, the scoreboard can be overturned! You might rely on luck or perhaps find a genius tactic to catch the most tickets in the cash grabber dome. But be careful, the silver tickets will deduct points from your team’s tally! Enquire now for a free bespoke quote for The Crystal Team Challenge!
3. It’s A Knockout
It’s A Knockout is an exhilarating head-to-head challenge that ignites your team’s competitive spirit in a series of thrilling games and inflatable courses.
Prepare for an outrageous summer team building activity, packed with all kinds of colourful and silly surprises. From huge inflatables and slippery slides, to crazy costumes and quirky team games, this team building extravaganza will push your team out of their comfort zones, uncovering their inner child or any hidden talents along the way!
With the music pumping and the MC amping up the excitement, It’s A Knockout is designed to brim with infectious fun, bonding everyone through laughter as they find themselves in hilarious scenarios, unlike anything seen in the office! The competitive edge will push each individual to give their all while trying to claim the medals and the bubbly for the win. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes!
4. Olympic Sports Day
What says competition more than the Olympic spirit? Olympic Sports Day is a summer team building activity crafted around an array of Olympic-themed challenges where teams will engage in head-to-head sport activities to win the coveted medals.
While we’ve kept the competitive and team spirit essence, we’ve sprinkled in plenty of fun twists and surprises. So, don’t think fitness alone will make you a winner, as points are also awarded for whimsicality, creativity and problem-solving skills!
Accommodating all fitness levels, teams will compete in a medley of Olympic-inspired games such as inflatable sumo, shot put, inflatable badminton, human table football and more. Additionally, teams will embark on a creative challenge to kick off the event, creating and proudly displaying their own team flag.
You can also personalise Olympic Sports Day to fit your team’s unique goals. Contact us today to discuss your team building event
5. The Gladiator
The Gladiator team building is perfect for those teams bursting with energy and ready to face off in an electrifying competition. In this event, only two teams will compete for the grand prize – the Gladiators and The Contenders. The teams will go head-to-head in a series of fast and furious inflatable activities.
The competitive spirit is palpable as teams dive into the action. solving tasks against the clock in challenges like Bungee Run, Relay Assault Course or The Eliminator finale. Complete with vibrant music, immersive theming and a thrilling medal ceremony at the end of the day, The Gladiator will soon become the talk of the office. And for those on the losing side, don’t worry – there’s always next year to stage a triumphant comeback!
Enquire now about this summer team building event!
6. Master of the Tasks
If you’re looking for a team building event that maintains the competitive edge but is less physical and more inclusive, Master of the Tasks is the funniest competition you’ll ever participate in, packed with all kinds of tasks that everyone can do!
But don’t be fooled if the tasks look easy. The clock’s ticking and the other teams are eyeing the same prize. It’s all about getting crafty and thinking outside the box when you’re facing off against the wackiest of challenges such as Smartie Pants, Blindfold Balloon or Condiment Caricature. The tasks will only be revealed one by one when the teams open their golden envelopes. With over 20 tasks in the mix, they have one thing in common: silliness.
If you think it’d be funny to pit your team against each other in a hilarious summer team building challenge that’s guaranteed to leave everyone in stiches, enquire today for a bespoke, no-obligation quote.
7. Putt For A Purpose
Add a charity twist to your summer team building activity with Putt For A Purpose. Competition takes on a new light as teams are motivated by a worthy cause. Using items such as food cans and boxes, each team will build their own mini-golf hole. At the end of the day, the golf course will be dismantled by the event staff and all the items will be donated to a food bank charity.
Combining fun, creativity, competition and giving, Putt For A Purpose is the perfect summer activity for a laid-back outdoor team building event. The first part of the event focuses on team collaboration, innovation and creativity as they construct practical golf holes using food cans, cereal boxes, shampoo bottles and other food bank items. In the second part of the event, the golf holes come alive as a complete mini-golf course. Grab your clubs and take turns playing the full mini-golf course. Victory goes to the team with the lowest points.
In Putt For A Purpose, competition takes on a deeper meaning as teams join forces to create a one-of-a-king mini-golf course, knowing that the items they’re utilising will soon find a new purpose through charity donations. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote
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London Company Away Day Ideas
Corporate away days in London are popular among organisations that want to give their staff a fun and uplifting experience, away from the office, where they can relax and enjoy themselves amongst colleagues.
Alongside the classic Christmas party, summer is the ideal time when companies want to entertain and thank their staff. It’s a chance to get everyone out of the office into the sunshine, enjoying a few drinks, some good food and some well-deserved fun.
GOTO Events can help with your company away day
We specialise in team building activities and work away days in London. We also partner with an extensive portfolio of London venues, both indoor and outdoor, so we can help you find the perfect venue in the capital, at no extra cost.
Top 10 Company Away Day Ideas in London for 2024
1. Incognito Spy Academy
- Type: Active
- Activities: Treasure hunt challenges
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: Various outdoor and indoor location in Centre London
Explore London on a covert mission as you and your team become undercover agents tasked with a high-profile mission. Each team will be equipped with their own iPad, pre-loaded with an interactive GPS map. The map will take teams on a journey around some of London’s most famous sights, as well as some underground locations where you might come across a shady character or two!
The Incognito Spy Academy offers a fully customisable work away day in London that can seamlessly adapt to any group size, whether for a half-day or a full-day session. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote.
2. The Crystal Challenge
- Type: Active
- Activities: Skill and physical tasks
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor or indoor location of your choice
The Crystal Team Challenge is an energetic and entertaining company away day activity, extremely beloved by teams in London. This event caters to all, featuring a blend of physical and mental challenges that will ignite the competitive fire in everyone.
Explore the myriad of fun team activities in the Aztec, Medieval, Futuristic and Industrial zones. Embark on an exhilarating journey through each zone, where your team will engage in fast-paced games to earn those legendary crystals. And for the grand finale, step into the amazing giant crystal dome, where you will convert the hard-earned crystals into time. Start the fans, please!
Suitable for teams of all sizes, from 10 to 1000, The Crystal Team Challenge is ideal as an outdoor activity but can be also held indoors. All the event materials are fully mobile so we can travel to any location in or around London. Get in touch today to find out more.
3. Black Cab Treasure Hunt
- Type: Active
- Activities: Treasure hunt challenges
- Group size: 5 – 500
- Location: Various outdoor and indoor location in Centre London
Experience an unparalleled corporate away day in London with the Black Cab Treasure Hunt. This exclusive adventure provides your team with a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the City while bonding and having a blast.
There’s no one who knows London and all its hidden secrets like a black cab driver. In teams of 5, you will be assigned to a black cab and its driver. Using the clues provided and the wisdom from your taxi driver, you’ll visit a series of unique locations in the City. There, on solid ground, you’ll tackle all kinds of captivating challenges. At the end of the day, all teams set their sights on the grand finale – a mysterious location where a refreshing beer or two awaits.
To find out more and get a free bespoke quote, get in touch with our friendly team.
4. It’s a Knockout
- Type: Active
- Activities: Physical challenges and brain teasers
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor location of your choice
It’s big, it’s bright, it’s colourful and it’s crazy! It’s a Knockout is the ultimate work away day for companies looking for an active and light-hearted team building event! The activities can be tailored for either a half day or full day filled to the brim with inflatable fun. Picture giant assault courses, slippery slides, giant inflatable washing machines and gladiator joust.
Perfect for any form of corporate away day in the City, teams rotate around a variety of energetic and exciting games in a fun competition. Sure, there’s medals for the winning teams, but everyone will be treated to hearty laughter and a well-deserved break.
Enquire now about this hilarious team building event.
5. Soap Box Derby
- Type: Active and creative
- Activities: Skill challenges and brain teasers
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor location of your choice
Soap Box Derby provides the perfect blend of physical, creative skill and competition in a unique company away day that London will love! With a dedicated pit zone for each team, participants are challenged to plan, design and build their own soap box derby cars that not only look good but are functional and safe!
The first challenge is to complete a number of racing-themed tasks to earn your stripes and sponsorship money. Now the Soap Box Derby fun really begins as the parts and materials workshop opens. Each team will decorate their own pedal-powered kart, dress their driver and race in the speed heats along the crazy course.
Get in touch to find out more about Soap Box Derby outdoor team building event.
6. Quintessentially English
- Type: Relaxed sports
- Activities: Physical
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor location of your choice
Looking for a more inclusive and relaxed corporate away day idea? Quintessentially English is a flexible event that allows participants to dip in and out of their favourite activities at their own pace. Perfect for corporate summer parties in London, this event is filled with classic English garden games such as rounders, croquet, boules, quoits, badminton, swingable, volleyball and more!
Guaranteed to make your team feel nostalgic and encourage active engagement, this event strike the perfect balance, allowing teams to relax, bond and keep entertained.
7. Totally Wipedout
- Type: Active
- Activities: Physical challenges and brain teasers
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor location of your choice
The inflatable bonanza for any work away day, Totally Wipedout will leave your audience stunned from the moment they enter the venue. Perfect for summer events, your outdoor London venue will be transformed into a vibrant playground filled with giant inflatables that will awaken the inner child in everyone!
Experience the hilarious inflatable courses, the slippery slides, the mega sweeper arm and the giant red balls in the insanely fun Totally Wipedout!
Enquire now to get a free bespoke quote full of similar corporate away day ideas.
8. Teamopoly
- Type: Active and strategic
- Activities: Giant board game
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor location of your choice
Teamopoly is a giant life-size version of the famous board game, ideal as a team building away day activity for smaller outdoor or indoor venues in London. This interactive game will have everyone engaged and addicted from the outset!
Just before stepping onto the giant board, teams will encounter a series of fun challenges and tasks to earn money. After they’ve earned enough cash for their bank, it’s time to face the odds at the Teamopoly board. As the state of play changes, teams earn more money to build their empire. But be careful, if you land on Mayfair with 4 hotels, you will pay a massive fine!
The event comes complete with a real-life jail, giant playing pieces and a very smartly dressed Mr. Monopoly. Enquire now about this event to add a fun experience into your corporate away day.
9. Spy School treasure hunt
- Type: Active
- Activities: Treasure hunt challenges
- Group size: 5 – 500
- Location: Various outdoor and indoor location in Centre London
Spy School is an adrenaline-filled spy-themed treasure hunt experience around London, ideal if you’re looking for a team building away day with that wow factor! Teams will be challenged with finding a series of mystery locations in London and gather clues as they progress towards the riverside. Once they find the right marina, they’ll be catapulted into a thrilling high-speed powerboat experience on the River Thames passing the famous MI5 building where you’ll need to collect some water-based intel.
Suitable for both small and large groups, up to 1000 people, Spy School offer an action-packed experience that your team will never forget. Get in touch today to find out more.
10. School Sports Day
- Type: Sports
- Activities: Physical
- Group size: 10 – 1000
- Location: At the outdoor location of your choice
School Sports Day will be a blast from the past into your corporate away day! This team building event will bring out the inner child in everyone as they get stuck into a series of beloved sport activities.
All the games are exactly how you remember with some fun twists added here and there – pure fun and competitive sporting activities with the aim of winning medals, prizes and pride. Games include: Mental Maths, Wacky World, Field Trip, Ping Pong Shotput, Foam Javelin, Tug o’War, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Twister, Snakes and Ladders, Sports Day Races.
If you’re planning a School Sports Day in London, get in touch to talk to one of our expert event managers.
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Top 9 Insanely Fun Company Sports Day Activities
A company sports day offers a welcome break from the daily office life, especially during the inviting summer sunshine. But the typical sports day with the standard egg-and-spoon and sack races are not everyone’s cup of tea. This summer, think outside the box and re-imagine your company sports day with exciting activities that you employees will look forward to every year.
At GOTO Events, we specialise in unforgettable outdoor team building activities. Here are our top 9 insanely fun and unique corporate sports events, packed with silly challenge, movement, laughter and team spirit.
9 Insanely Fun Sport Team Building Ideas
1. The Gladiator
Contenders, ready! Gladiators, ready! Loosely inspired by the popular TV show, The Gladiator is an action-packed, sports-based outdoor team building activity. With oversized inflatable sport equipment, the perfect blend of physical and mental challenges, and an enthusiastic host to amp up the mood, The Gladiator will really take your company sports day to the next level!
Divided in Gladiators and Contenders, teams go head-to-head in a series of insanely fun, competitive challenges such as:
- Bungee Run – Channel your inner superhero and swing the huge inflatable ball to knock your opponent off their podium.
- Assault Course – Racing against the clock, retrieve the puzzle pieces along the wild obstacle course and complete the puzzle to claim your victory.
- The Eliminator – With your trusted weapon – the padded pugil stick – joust on the bouncy arena aiming to knock your opponent off.
The Gladiator is perfect for teams that want to get active during a corporate fun day. It can also be integrated into a corporate summer party or team away day, adding a dose of energy and friendly competition to any business content agenda.
For a bespoke proposal tailored to your needs, send us an easy enquiry and one of our event managers will be in touch!
2. Olympic Sports Day
Bring the Olympic spirit to your company sports day! This sport team building activity is designed to ignite team spirit and friendly competition and bring out the best in everyone participating. With the perfect blend of serious and fun sports day activities, you can tailor this event to suit your group’s preferences. Olympic-inspired team building activities include:
- Team Flag Creation – Collaborate and create the perfect team flag that proudly symbolises your team’s unique identity.
- Inflatable Sumo – Put on your hilarious inflatable sumo suit and step into the arena where a side-splitting battle awaits.
- Human Caterpillars – Work together to move the human caterpillar forward in a hilarious race of coordination and teamwork.
- Human Table Football – Replace the plastic players in the giant inflatable table football and score the goals to make your team victorious.
- Inflatable Volleyball – On the giant inflatable court, prepare for epic dives in a hilarious game against the opposing team.
The day culminates in an epic awards ceremony! Sure, shiny medals await the podium teams, but everyone gets a standing ovation for their epic effort and team spirit.
Get in touch to enquire about the Olympic Sports Day team building and find out how you can personalise this event for your group!
3. It’s a Knockout
If you’re looking for silly sports day ideas, look no further than It’s a Knockout. One of the most popular outdoor team building in the UK, It’s a Knockout includes high-energy challenges such as wacky relay races, slippery slides and giant inflatable courses.
Sport team building games include:
- Giant Inflatable Assault Course
- Inflatable Wet Wall
- Gladiator Joust
- Punchwall
- Giant Team Ski
- Sweeper Arm
- Bungee Madness
- Horsy Hoppers
- Inflatable Giant Washing Machines
- Human Table Football
- Big Red Balls
It’s a Knockout is complete with an enthusiastic host who will keep everyone on the edge of their seats with rolling score updates, energetic music to pump up the crowd, hilarious costumes that will provoke giggles and of course, a thrilling ceremony with bubbly for the winning team. So ditch the seriousness at the office and get ready to get messy and silly!
Depending on your preference, we have a selection of sports day games so you can create the best event package for your team. Get in touch today to speak to one of our event managers.
4. The Crystal Team Challenge
Testing both physical skills and mental agility, The Crystal Team Challenge is packed with silly games that will have your team in stitches of laughter. Teams will compete against each other in a series of exciting tasks, over four zones:
- Aztec
- Futuristic
- Industrial
- Medieval
Each task is an opportunity for teams to earn crystals. Beat the other teams within the allocated time to claim a large crystal. At the end of the challenges, the crystals are tallied up. But the fun is not over yet!
Get ready for the grand finale! Step into the giant inflatable Dome and unleash your energy in the thrilling Cash Grabber challenge. Inside the Dome, teams take turn attempting to catch as many gold tickers as possible. But beware, catch any silver ones and points will be deducted from your overall total!
You’re also in a race against the clock! Here’s where those hard-earned crystals become crucial. Each crystal adds one second to the time you can spend in the Dome. And for those with large crystals, lucy you! Each one is worth 5 seconds!
With physical challenges to encourage movement, brain-teasing puzzles to improve problems solving skills, and an abundance of team spirit, The Crystal Team Challenge will transform your company sports day into a unique and fun experience! Get a bespoke proposal in less than 45 minutes!
5. Soap Box Derby
What could be more hilarious than dressing up as Dick Dastardly while racing against your boss, elegantly dressed as Penelope Pitstop, all aboard carts meticulously constructed and designed by your very own teams?
A corporate sports day like no other, Soap Box Derby will awaken the competitive spirit within everyone involved. In teams, participants have to plan, design and build their ultimate wacky race carts. Building a fast cart is essential but speed alone won’t make you victorious. Use your creativity to create a unique design with decorations that will turn all the heads.
After passing the MOT test, dress up your racer and drive down the parade lap, showing off your inventions. Finally, take your position at the starting line and get ready to compete in the head-to-head laps around the crazy course. At the end of the day, our judges will deliberate and decide who will take home the coveted trophy by awarding points based on:
- Winning the race
- Innovation
- Design
- Teamwork
- Best-dressed driver
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious company sports day activity, ideal if you’re looking for a sports day that offers lighter physical challenges while still encouraging team movement in the great outdoors. To talk to one of our friendly event managers, get in touch today!
6. School Sports Day
If you’re looking for a classic company sports day event, our School Sports Day offers a nostalgic experience with all the beloved games that you remember from your childhood. Be prepared to be transported back to your school days, just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully.
Of course, we’ve added our signature fun twists to guarantee an unforgettable experience for all! Activities include:
- 3-Legged Race
- Tug of War
- Swing Ball
- Human Football Table
- Badminton
- Dodgeball
- Inflatable Volleyball
If you want to re-live the good old day while encouraging your team to be active and use their teamwork skills, we guarantee that School Sports Day will be something that your colleagues will always remember.
We can personalise your company away day to fit your requirements and your group, so enquire today to get a bespoke proposal.
7. Quintessentially English
Quintessentially English is a flexible sports team building day that will keep everyone entertained. Ideal for a relaxed corporate sports day, incorporated in a team building away day, infused in a summer office party or even part of a corporate meeting, we can customise this team building activity to fit around your goals.
We offer an array of traditional games including:
- Rounders
- Croquet
- Boules
- Badminton
- Wing Ball
- Volleyball
- Giant Garden Games (Jenga, KerPlunk, Connect 4)
- Archery
Games can be played competitively with teams rotating through the challenge zones and competing head-to-head, or in a more relaxed format, with guests dipping in and out of their favourite activities.
Complete with all game materials, enthusiastic host and additional event staff who will make sure your event is running smoothly, Quintessentially English will make your guests feel nostalgic during a memorable team experience. Enquire about this sport team building activity today.
8. Archery and Duck Herding
This sporting event combines two of our most popular outdoor team building activities, archery and duck herding, in a unique experience that can be a great alternative to a standard corporate sports day.
While still encouraging your team to get active and enjoy the great outdoors, this summer team building activity guarantees an energising experience without leaving your guests exhausted. Designed to have the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, your team will bond while engaging is something truly unique.
This event includes two activities:
- Duck herding - During the duck herding activity, teams must instruct the sheepdog to guide a bunch of loose ducks through an obstacle course and into the pen. Before the challenge, a sheepdog handling expert will explain the commands to be used.
- Archery - In the archery activity, teams will engage in a thrilling head-to-head archery game, with each member taking turns to shoot traditional longbows at targets. (Definitely not the ducks from earlier!) The team with the highest score will claim the coveted gold medal.
We can also split this experience. If you prefer just Archery or solely Duck Herding for your corporate event, we can tailor the experience accordingly. If you’re interested in the Archery and Duck Herding event, get in touch to discuss your options and prices.
9. Putt for a Purpose
Infuse your company sports day with a charitable twist, adding an extra layer of motivation to engage in the event and make a positive impact. If you’re after a more laid-back company sports day idea, Putt for a Purpose offers the perfect alternative to your corporate sports day, mixing just the right amount of energy, competition, creativity and community giving!
The aim of the activity is for teams to build their own mini-golf holes using a variety of items such as cans, boxes and even shampoo bottles! Once all sections are finalised, the golf course comes to life as teams play the full course in a thrilling competition. Featuring themed props, lively music, on-site event coordinator and medal ceremony to cap off the day, Putt for a Purpose is a truly entertaining activity ideal for a diverse audience during an off-site team building activity.
Following the event, our crew will carefully dismantle the golf course and pack all items, ready for delivery to our partner charity or a charity of your choice.
If you want to make a difference while having fun in a unique sports team building activity, enquire about Putt for a Purpose today!
Planning a company sports day?
We specialise in corporate activities with a variety of sports based events in our portfolio. For bespoke experiences, check out our Company Fun Day where you can pick and mix from many of our outdoor activities. If you prefer to have a chat with one of our friendly event managers, don’t hesitate to get in touch!