University and campus staff in Boston gather for team building for large groups: a flag parade, eight scored stations and gold medals on the quad.
A staff day for the people who keep campus running
Universities and colleges in Boston employ advisers, registrars, facilities teams, librarians and research administrators who seldom share a room. A staff day built around the Global Games Challenge puts all of them on mixed teams for 90 to 120 minutes. It is team building for large groups designed so the dean's office and the grounds crew score points together.
Educational discounts
The provider offers discounts for educational, nonprofit and military groups. Ask when you request a date and the planner will confirm
University and campus staff in Boston gather for team building for large groups: a flag parade, eight scored stations and gold medals on the quad.
A staff day for the people who keep campus running
Universities and colleges in Boston employ advisers, registrars, facilities teams, librarians and research administrators who seldom share a room. A staff day built around the Global Games Challenge puts all of them on mixed teams for 90 to 120 minutes. It is team building for large groups designed so the dean's office and the grounds crew score points together.
Educational discounts
The provider offers discounts for educational, nonprofit and military groups. Ask when you request a date and the planner will confirm what applies. That makes the program realistic for departments working inside tight annual budgets.
Schedule of the day
- Opening ceremony with a host led icebreaker to form teams of 6 to 8
- A wristband system to sort groups of 80 or more
- Flag design and a team anthem
- The Parade of Nations across the hall or lawn
- Eight head to head challenges in a scored rotation
- Medal ceremony with gold, silver and bronze for the top three teams
Bringing departments together
Higher education is famously siloed. Advising rarely talks to facilities, and research administration may not share a floor with student life. The opening icebreaker breaks those lines on purpose, so each team becomes a cross section of campus. By the time teams finish their anthems, people have learned who handles what, which makes the next interdepartmental email noticeably easier to write.
Why it works with academics
Campus staff tend to be thoughtful, skeptical and allergic to forced fun. The challenges here favor puzzle solving and conversation over speed. Tangram Challenge and Pictures in Order appeal to analytical minds, while Giant Slingshot gives the competitive crowd a moment to cheer. Every challenge has an adaptive format and activity stays low to medium, so team building activities for adults of all ages can share the field.
Headcount and staffing
The listing spans 15 to 1,000 guests. One facilitator is assigned to each pod of 20 to 30 people, so even a full staff convocation stays organized. Teams are capped at eight, which means nobody is just watching. Medals are included for groups of 75 or more, which suits large group team building activities with a real finish line.
Indoor or outdoor on campus
Student unions, gymnasiums, ballrooms and quads all work, as long as the area is flat and clear. The crew tailors the challenge lineup to the space and brings every prop, flag supply and medal. Setup and teardown are handled by the traveling team, so facilities staff can play instead of hauling tables.
A crew that travels to Massachusetts
The provider is based in California and travels nationwide for retreats and offsites, including campuses across Massachusetts and New England. Weekday events are comfortable with four to six weeks of notice. If your staff day lands in summer, plan eight to twelve weeks ahead, since that season fills quickly.
Timing within the academic calendar
Staff days often fall in the quiet weeks before a semester begins or right after commencement. Those windows tend to be popular, so planning early is wise. The program runs 90 to 120 minutes and can be paired with a morning coffee hour or a barbecue organized by the campus. The crew works around class schedules and facility bookings, arriving early enough to set every station before guests walk in.
A tradition people look forward to
Team bonding events on campus often become annual. Flags from one year end up in office windows, and departments start plotting their anthem months early. After the event, organizers receive highlights, feedback and photos. Among staff team building games, it is one of the few that a provost and a new hire will both sing along to.
Plan your staff day
Pricing is transparent and upfront on this listing. Check availability for your Boston date, share expected headcount and campus venue, and explore other team building events for large groups or team building events for work while you plan.
