Company Summer Outing: Try Outdoor Team Building

Hey, it’s summertime! Are you planning a big company summer outing that every employee will enjoy? Are you thinking of a very meaningful summer escapade where all the employees can mingle and do activities together in a one big fun event? Why not do your summer outing and team building at the same time? To put a cherry on top of it, why not do all the fun activities outdoors!

One of the most awaited summer events for every employee is the company summer outing. Usually, these are done where the sun, sand, and fun is. This is the best time for your team to be together in a more relaxed environment.

This is normally what happens during the usual summer outings – once the team arrived at the venue, the members will enjoy the place along with their close colleagues only. You may see small or even no interactions with everyone except to those who have already formed their own groups in the office. Sadly, the new employees might have the feeling of being left out or neglected. More often than not, one or two may feel an unwelcome environment and may refuse to join the next time.

That is why, team buildings are perfect to inject during summer outings! It will make your summer outing livelier and will make the bonds among employees more meaningful. It will add spice to the event, and infuse fun for everyone. It will promote engagement within the workforce. It will help you build your team.

For the team leaders, team buildings are perfect opportunities for them to know their team members beyond what they see in the office.  Moreover, it is also the exact venue for the team members to be with their bosses in a more relaxed manner. It is the best time for both to interact with each other on a more personal level.

What are the benefits of a company summer outing cum team building?

1. Company outings mixed with fun team building activities can create great camaraderie and connection between every employee.
2. This is an opportunity for the new employees to mingle with their colleagues and get to know them better.
3. Team buildings are great opportunities for everyone to refresh the real essence of teamwork but in a fun way. Finishing tasks with a team will improve their leadership and teamwork skills.
4. Bring out the creative side of your team! By doing group activities, they can openly express each creative ideas they have in mind to win every task. You’ll be surprised to see other team members that are shy and quiet, could actually sing and dance all at the same time just to have his/her team win!
5. Most importantly, this is the best time to leave all work pressures, deadlines, and serious work environment for a while. This is an avenue for loosing up a little and have fun!

Of course, do not forget to consider where the team building should take place. Am I hearing outdoor places? Yes! Its more productive to choose an outdoor location. Its where the real actions should be held. Outdoor venues will give you an opportunity for more physical activities that are fun and lively. Open spaces will allow your team to move freely throughout the whole team building program. And since team buildings are for group activities, you will probably need a big space.

There are various outdoor venues where you can hold team buildings. On top of the list are beach resorts so as to align with the summer outing theme. What a refreshing environment it is to be with the sea, sky, sand and the sun while having fun with co-workers. If beach resorts are not feasible as beaches will require you longer travel time, resorts with swimming pools are also possible. Keep browsing, you will surely find one interesting resort that is within the metro city or nearby provinces.

Every employee will discover a lot about each other during the team building. Good rapport and friendships will be established once the event is over. And rest assured that everyone will bring with them new learnings, good laughs and lots of stories that they will carry on through their journey in life.

More importantly, encourage everyone to participate not only in activities but also in the planning stage. Teamwork will be exemplified early while planning your perfect summer outing cum outdoor team building getaway!