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Are you looking for interesting corporate team building events your team will get excited about?

We are a corporate team building event provider specializing in providing services to businesses in the Calgary area, regardless of where you are getting together as a group. Typically we work with companies faced with the lack of communication amongst employees, concerned that their past events were not effective at building camaraderie, or unsure about how to boost morale and reward their staff. We help our clients achieve their goals by providing responsive and flexible team building solutions that are aimed at keeping your employees engaged and motivated.

We work with corporate groups like yours running team building events your employees will really enjoy. Our team building sessions are based on pop culture and utilize concepts many of your staff will already be familiar with such as The Apprentice, So You Think You Can Dance?, Iron Chef, CI: The Crime Investigators, James Bond, The Amazing Chase, and more. The result is better "buy-in" from your employees (who have no doubt "seen it all" when it comes to morale events), a more valuable experience, and best of all, improved morale, increased camaraderie and enhanced productivity.

Preview all our popular team building events, or scan the TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN CALGARY menu on the left to locate detailed information on our team building activities. Regardless of where you are meeting, or how large or small your group is, we'll have an effective corporate team building solution for you.

“A quick note to thank you and your team for a phenomenal group activity. To say that your team exceeded our expectations is but stating the obvious. I am so thrilled to have worked with such a fabulous group of professionals. In the words of my client - a perfectly choreographed event."

How much do your events cost?

While each team building event is unique, we have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions that will answer this and many other queries.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at 1-877-713-7238 or info@calgaryteambuilding.com to inquire about a Calgary corporate team building event for your group - one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy discuss your situation and vision. Need a detailed proposal right away? That's our specialty.

 

Why use our activity-based team building events?

“The event generated interest and got everyone participating. I think the best thing though was that it was a departure from our usual classroom-based learning."

This comment is one we hear quite often. Many companies nowadays are looking for a tool for learning that is fresh and a little more interesting and engaging than what they've done in the past. Our team building events accomplish just that.

"Getting to see people in another light and learn about their strengths, creativity, and humour that you don't necessarily know about in their usual jobs was a big plus."

Another very common comment we get from our clients. In today's workplace it is not uncommon to interact with colleagues only via email. Our events serve to break down that barrier, and allow participants to gain a true sense of camaraderie.

Boost Morale Economically with Calgary Team Building Events

Most of our clients recognize us as a provider of corporate events designed to entertain. And it’s true, what we do is fun.

Many don’t realize, however, that in many situations our morale building events are designed specifically to foster among staff a sense of well being in the workplace, to promote communication, and to reward employees for their contribution to corporate successes. We can also overlay facilitation on any program where a corporate learning is desired.

Let’s be honest. In today’s business environment all staff is overworked. Those overworked employees who resent their workplace are unproductive and disruptive, but those who enjoy their employment are extremely productive. Anyone who has sat beside a disgruntled employee knows this is true. The difference is, simply, morale. Good morale reduces turnover and maximizes productivity.

In these uncertain and difficult economic times, staff become concerned about job security. Fortunately, Calgary Team Building represents a cost effective alternative to more expensive staff reward options which may not be prudent in today’s economy. And there is no need to travel offsite. If need be our team will travel to your place of business or gathering spot to assist you with your staff retention issues – further saving costs.

Besides, it’s fun!

Download Our Guide to Innovative Corporate Team Building Events

Looking for a unique corporate team building event your entire team will get excited about? Have a look at the solutions we provide to successful and emerging companies from around the world. They are all designed to improve morale, increase camaraderie and enhance productivity.

Download Recent Client Feedback

We thrive on helping our partners achieve their goals through our unique and innovative suite of corporate team building events and group activities. Feedback like this is what we strive for every time!

 

Preview All Our Popular Corporate Team Building Events:

THE AMAZING CHASE

Fast paced team building everyone will love!

Modeled after the popular television reality series, "The Amazing Chase" is an outstanding teambuilding event combining communication skills, planning, strategy, teamwork, and a race against the clock. Anyone can participate as no special skills, athletic ability or experience are required. Available year round and in a myriad of locations. Groups from 8 to 1000+ can participate at once. Amazing Chase Team Building Event

CI: THE CRIME INVESTIGATORS

Forensic investigation taken to the next level!

Foul play has taken place and the local police department needs your help in solving this crime. Your aptitude for cooperation, innovative problem solving and creativity will be tested in this interactive and entertaining event. With each member proficient in a specific navigational or crime solving skill, teams will work together to navigate their way to a series of crime scenes. Each location will be staged as a crime scene where teams must carefully search for clues, plus preserve and photographically document evidence to solve each particular case. CI: The Crime Investigators Team Building

THE APPRENTICE

Apprentice team building with a philanthropic twist!

Your task today is one that has special meaning to me; you will work with your team to build, customize and create an ad campaign for a line of children’s bikes. I rode a bike once back when I was a child and I know how special it feels to be presented with a bright shiny new bicycle. Today, you can make a child smile. Also today, that strong, winning performance will lead one group to victory and earn one deserving team the coveted role of ‘The Apprentice’. Apprentice Team Building Event

CORPORATE CASTAWAYS

Exciting team building - without the 'voting off' part of course!

Following numerous requests from our corporate clients, we have designed an authentic recreation of the challenges seen on the popular television series. These 9 engaging challenges combine with ceremonies and a variety of custom year round locations to provide your group with a premiere corporate training and teambuilding solution. Anyone can participate as no special skills, athletic ability or experience are required. Groups from 8 to 1000+ can participate at once. Corporate Castaways Team Building

THE GREEN TEAM ECO-CHALLENGE

One Small Step: Reducing your enviro footprint one action at a time

It’s not about drastically changing your life; it’s about one small action every day. It’s about thinking globally and acting locally. It can be as simple as switching to compact fluorescent lightbulbs, recycling at home, or riding your bike to work. One small gesture today can have a big impact tomorrow, next week, or even next year! In this Green themed event, teams will compete against each other using their “environmentality” to complete 12 different eco-challenges. Teams will receive a Green Guide with a list of locations and challenges, as well as everyday tips and hints for everyday acts of green. Eco Team Building

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?

Showcase your best dance moves together as a team!

Being able to dance is certainly something that has recently become more and more popular with all of the dance programs on television. Everyone is realizing how much fun it can be, especially when done with colleagues from the office. In this event, teams will go head to head, showcasing their best dance moves and their ability to mould together as a team to produce a smooth and sleek dance routine……..Yes folks, this is a corporate dance off!! Corporate Dance Team Building

JAMES BOND: SECRET AGENT 007

James Bond inspired team building!

After a detailed undercover investigation, Secret Service Intelligence has determined that “Dr. Black ” – a high profile financier to the global underworld and self-styled poker ace – is alive and well, despite reports to the contrary. Our best and brightest Special Operations trainees have been called on to bring this international menace to justice. Your aptitude for cooperation, innovative problem solving and creativity will be tested in this interactive and entertaining event. James Bond Team Building

GPS GEOCACHE CHALLENGE

A high-tech GPS team building treasure hunt!

Geocaching involves teams competing in a high-tech treasure hunt. Teams are given GPS units that are pre-programmed with vital coordinates of each target, called caches. Utilizing the GPS units and team skills, each team collaborates to find these caches, often taking the form of hidden boxes or team challenges. Geocaching Team Building

APOLLO: MISSION TO THE MOON

A great example of how teamwork can overcome the impossible!

Forty plus years after man set foot on the moon, the National Space Agency has made it a top priority to recruit and train a new group of specialists to undertake a repeat mission to the moon. Working together with a group of highly skilled mission specialists, your objective is to plan and execute a Micro Rocket Launch and Lunar Landing Simulation. Teamwork, effective communication, conflict management, sound decision making, problem solving, creativity and ingenuity under extreme pressure are key skills and each member of the team will take on certain roles and responsibilities to ensure that the mission is successful. Good luck! Apollo: Mission to the Moon Teambuilding Exercise

X-GAMES

An active and highly competitive teambuilding challenge

The X-Games course will test the strength, skill, creativity and teamwork of your group. Teams compete head to head in a multitude of timed challenges and activities with the aim of finishing with the best possible overall score. Following an extensive interview to determine the make-up of your group, the activities and challenges will been specially chosen to ensure a multi-faceted, active, competitive and refreshingly different experience for the whole group. The challenges are all designed to get teams working together both physically and mentally, and to highlight individual and team strengths. X-Games Teambuilding Activity

THE OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE

After the 2010 Winter Games, come discover your own podium!

Whistler 2010 Sport Legacies is a not-for-profit organization that will own and operate three 2010 Winter Games facilities post-Games— The Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler Olympic/Paralympic Park and the Whistler Athletes’ Centre. We've partnered with them to bring the Olympic experience to your company! Half-, full-, and multi-day olympic themed events and entertainment featuring authentic Games venues and an unforgettable experience. Whistler Olympic Experience

URBAN OLYMPICS

Enjoy a unique Corporate Olympiad for your team!

Bring a bit of the Olympics to your city! In this Olympic themed event, teams of 5 will compete against each other, using their brains and brawn to navigate their way through the city and taking on various Olympic-related physical and cerebral challenges along the way. A great way to celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games in Vancouver and Whistler. Urban Olympics Group Activity

CULINARY TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

Cooking with your colleagues is a great way to build camaraderie!

Much in demand by our clients, culinary team building activities were named one of the top ten meeting trends of 2009. On the menu: challenges like creativity, communication, time and resource management and cooperation. The result: new friendships, a more unified team and delicious meals! Culinary Team Building

IRON CHEF BBQ CHALLENGE

Culinary team building with a dash of Southern BBQ!

The time has come to once again answer life’s most savoury question: whose BBQ cuisine reigns supreme?! Our Iron Chef BBQ Challenge combines authentic “Southern Charcoal BBQ” with the Iron Chef television show as a new way for groups to challenge their culinary skills and work together as a team. This unique team event is intended to recreate such themes as creative thinking, communication and team interaction, all while learning skills they can use when hosting their own future BBQ. Iron Chef Culinary Team Building

GALLOPING GOURMETS TEAM COOKING

A competitive culinary workout where victory is sweet!

This is a high paced, fun and competitive culinary event where Culinary Teams will compete side by side creating out of this world dishes with the objective of winning over the judge's taste buds. You'll have a limited time at each of the cooking stations to create your meal extraordinaire. The event will be under the watchful eye of a professional chef who will give all the best tips on making your best efforts successful and fun, keeping in mind if you burn you learn! In culinary team building, victory is sweet!

This is exciting program requires an indoor professional kitchen and is therefore venue specific and based on availability of our venue-partners. Galloping Gourmets Culinary Event

COMPANY PICNICS

Summertime Corporate Picnics without all the hassles!

Ahhh, summertime. It's a time everyone looks forward to - months of gorgeous weather, easy living, and lots of great things to get out and see and do. It's also an ideal time for a get together for your team at the office. We have developed our Party in the Park event to take advantage of the scenery and facilities of Calgary area parks. Take the traditional summer picnic to the next level and let us put together a day your team will remember as a highlight of their summer. Corporate Picnics

BOAT BUILDING REGATTA

Keep your boat afloat!

In this highly entertaining and engaging event, participants divide into teams and then have the opportunity to build a real boat constructed from cardboard. This boat will be built and then evaluated in a number of areas including presentation, design, USP/marketing, cohesiveness and finally, functionality.

This means that each team will be putting at least one member into the boat to compete on the water in a navigational challenge. Winning the boat race will not guarantee the overall win, but it will be a big factor. Boat Building Regatta

THE GREAT CAMERA CAPER

A great way to get out, see the city, and build your team!

In this interactive group activity, participants will come together to explore the city, finding secret locations and performing tasks and challenges along the way. Each successfully completed task will earn the team valuable points and as the locations and challenges increase in difficulty so will the points the team can earn. Using their own digital cameras, cell phone cameras or PDA cameras, teams will document their activities and upon review by the judges, the team with the most number of points will be announced as the winners during the post-event awards ceremony. Digital Camera Scavenger Hunts

ART SMART

Using art to encourage creativity and outside-the-box thinking

In this one hour boardroom blitz, teams will work together to conceive a thematic one of a kind creative art display. Using a variety of recycled and reclaimed art supplies, teams will compete against each other to see which group can best convey the theme of the day. This can be a custom theme specific to the group (eg. mission statement, corporate philosophy, current business focus) or can be randomly chosen on the day of. Some themes may include: Dedication, Perseverance, Frugality, etc. Teams would have limited time and resources to complete this task, so creativity and outside the box thinking are paramount to winning this event. ART Smart Team Building Event

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Make your company the preferred choice of today's top graduates

Our customized Graduate Recruitment Events have become very popular with major accounting, legal, and consulting firms across the country. These events give graduates a memorable experience and project an attractive company image, resulting in your company being their preferred career choice. They also allow your Managers and Partners to connect with and get to know top graduates in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Unique Graduate Recruitment Events

CUSTOM EVENTS

We design custom themed team building events around the world!

Within this site we've outlined our unique suite of innovative team building events and group activities, all designed and implemented with extraordinary attention to detail. Although these adventures and events make up the majority of what we do, we are also able to design custom events anywhere in the world. Companies from around the world choose to work with us for a number of important reasons. First and foremost, our clients trust us with their investment. In this era of "fly by night" operators, trusting the people you choose to plan and implement your event is paramount. Custom Corporate Events

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at 1-877-713-7238 or info@calgaryteambuilding.com to inquire about an team building event for your group - one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy discuss your situation and vision. Need a detailed proposal right away? That's our specialty.

Download Our Guide to Innovative Corporate Team Building Events

Looking for a unique corporate teambuilding event your entire team will get excited about? Have a look at the solutions we provide to successful and emerging companies from around the world. They are all designed to improve morale, increase camaraderie and enhance productivity.

Download Recent Client Feedback

We thrive on helping our partners achieve their goals through our unique and innovative suite of corporate team building events. Feedback like this is what we strive for every time!