This page gives examples of activities that groups have used for team building. These are examples. Many other options are available as well.

Onland Activities

“Ice Breakers” –Activities to get know to know participants in your group and establish trust.

"Shaping the organization" - Blindfolded group attempts to create complex and precise shapes with the circle of rope they are holding.

"Group Trust and Support" - People holding a rope circle take turns

leaning in and out of the circle, testing their trust and support.

"Elevating the Corporation"- Group attempts to suspend a bucket of water using two pairs of "skis" resting on four inverted buckets.

"Partners for the First Week of Work" - A blindfolded person travels through obstacles following the nontouching, verbal guidance of a partner.

Biking

Trip Description: A scenic half day trip on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Park that follows the Potomac River between the two historic towns of Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry, WV. All of our bikes are manufactured by Specialized or GT and are the best available in the area. The trip includes all gear and shuttle transportation to and from the canal. Team activities and competitions are planned along the route.

Water Activities:

Canoe Trip

Canoe about 5 miles. Go over safety and self-rescue in canoe.

Activity Objective: Develop communication skills among group, overcome fears, and work on trusting co-workers to over come obstacles presented.

Trip Description: The opportunity to travel through the heart of the Appalachians will put you in the midst of magic and beauty. We invite you to explore the ancient Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in one of our many canoes and touring or sit-on-top kayaks. These lightweight, quiet crafts are ideal vessels for discovering the abundant wildlife that flourishes in these amazing riverine ecosystems. Paddlers often see: swimming Turtles, cavity-nesting Wood Ducks, elegant Egrets, Belted Kingfishers, fishing Osprey, and stately Great Blue Herons. Remember - the guiding is up to you!

Raft Trip

Participants will take turns self guiding down the river with the supervision of our team building guides.

Introduction and Safety for Self-Guided Raft Trip

Activity Objective: Work on team cooperation and leadership skills while looking out for the safety of the other co-workers.

Trip Description: Our most popular adventure and a guest favorite through the years, this whitewater rafting trip down the last reaches of the Shenandoah River Includes slow water solitude and whitewater action. In slow water watch for ospreys, great blue herons, and bald eagles; enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge; and talk with your raftmates. But be ready for thrills and spills as you charge over “Bull Falls” and whoosh through “Bull’s Tail”, before heading through the Shenandoah’s mile-long “Staircase” rapid. Take in the history and scenery of the Shenandoah River as you float past Harpers Ferry National Historic Park between the soaring cliffs of Maryland and Loudon Heights, where you join the mighty Potomac. On the Potomac watch out for the snarl of the “Mad Dog” and hold onto your boots as you ride the wild “White Horse.”