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With the June school holidays approaching, some might consider catching up with friends or colleagues. Team bonding activities are designed to help group members build stronger relationships by improving communication, trust, collaboration and cohesion among them.
Here are our top 10 team bonding activities for fostering stronger relationships with your friends.
1. Play bubble soccer at Cohesion
Bubble soccer promotes cohesion by fostering teamwork, communication and a shared experience, making it a fun activity for building stronger bonds. The nature of the game encourages players to count on one another for protection, thereby improving teamwork.
With over 5 years of experience, Cohesion can create affordable yet great events for teams looking to have a great time. As one of the first companies to bring bubble soccer into town, they have developed different game modes that have helped with team-building.
Their Basic Package (from S$15 per person) comprises a minimum duration of 1 hour, a minimum team size of 8 persons, 2 facilitators, 10 suits and an obstacle course. Add-ons include catering, corporate gifts, a sound system and bus transportation. Their locations for bubble soccer include The Cage at Kallang, The Cage at the Turf City or your own premises.
+65 9721 7472
Mon to Sat: 8am – 2pm
Sun: 8am – 10pm
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2. Escape from Xcape Singapore
Escape rooms are a popular team-building activity as they require collaboration to solve puzzles and escape within a set time limit. Through this, team members learn to trust one another, identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and improve problem-solving skills.
Xcape Singapore is a reality room escape game in Singapore with Hollywood’s touch and feel. With a commitment to providing city dwellers with a novel concept of entertainment, you will not only find carefully and sophisticated built environments for you to spend your excess investigative talents on but you will also be absorbed into breathtaking story plots.
A 60-minute off-peak/peak game costs S$24/S$30 per person respectively, a 75-minute off-peak/peak game will set you back by S$29/S$35 per person respectively, while a 90-minute off-peak/peak game will cost S$34/S$40 per person respectively.
+65 6908 1918
Daily: 11am – 11.30pm
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3. Bowl at the Kallang Bowl
Bowling fosters teamwork by encouraging interaction, collaboration, and a shared goal, ultimately building stronger relationships within the team. It provides a fun environment where team members cooperate and support each other’s efforts to achieve a high score.
Kallang Bowl is a well-established bowling centre in Singapore. It is known for its modern facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. It is notable for its 22 competition-standard lanes equipped with touchscreen scoring systems and interactive screen displays. Additionally, 3 lanes are equipped with automatic bumpers, making it a great option for families with kids.
The club is accessibly located near Stadium MRT Station and Kallang Wave Mall. According to this listicle that we did last year, one game will set you back by S$3.80 – S$6.
+65 6345 0545
Daily: 10.30am – 10pm
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4. Art jam at Motion Art Space
Art jamming promotes teamwork by fostering collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving. Participants naturally need to communicate, share ideas, and compromise to create a cohesive artwork together. The shared goal and engaging nature of the activity encourage team bonding as well as a relaxed, chill environment that promotes connection.
Motion Art Space brings the world’s first motion art experience to Singapore. They marry art with science to create a one-of-a-kind team-building activity that is fun and accessible. They start with a 5-minute instructional video before breaking into a free-and-easy session.
A 1-Hour Group Package (S$299) that admits 5 adults includes 5 canvases, 20 basic colour paints and 5 premium pearl colour paints, as well as tools. If you come in a bigger group, they also offer private sessions for 12 to 50 people. You will have to ask them for a quote.
+65 82751518
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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5. Play board games at the King and the Pawn
Board games promote teamwork by requiring players to work together towards a shared objective, fostering communication and strategic thinking. Cooperative games, in particular, emphasise collaboration, trust-building, and mutual support, while non-cooperative games encourage negotiation and alliance-building, skills which are transferable to the real world.
King and the Pawn is a hipster board game cafe and bar located on Purvis Street. They have over 350 games, including various types for different group sizes and preferences. They also have 2 spaces that can be reserved for private events, such as team-building.
The game cafe charges S$10 per person from Tue to Thu and S$14 on Fridays and weekends. Children aged 7 and below play free whereas children aged between 8-12 get a 50 percent discount (maximum of 4 discounted children’s fees per table).
+65 6259 1913
Tue to Thu: 5.30pm – 11.30pm
Fri: 5.30pm – 1.30am
Sat: 11am – 1.30pm
Sun: 11am – 10pm
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6. Go-kart at the Skyline Luge
Go-karting promotes teamwork by creating a competitive environment that encourages communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. It fosters camaraderie, builds rapport, and helps individuals get to know each other better outside of the usual workplace setting.
Skyline Luge is a gravity-powered thrill ride experience on Sentosa Island. It combines a luge cart with a Skyride, allowing riders to control their speed as they navigate downhill tracks through lush landscapes. The luge ride uses gravity to move riders down a purpose-built track, while the Skyride send the luge carts back to the start point using chairlifts.
An Off-Peak Fixed 4 Ride Combo costs S$33, while a Standard Fixed 4 Ride Combo costs S$36. A Standard Flexi 4 Ride Combo costs S$38 whereas a Peak Flexi 4 Ride Combo costs S$44. Flexi tickets allow you to change your date and time without penalty.
+65 6274 0472
Fri & Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun to Thu: 10am – 7.30pm
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7. Create a terrarium at The Green Capsule
Terrariums, especially in a team-building context, promote teamwork by encouraging collaboration and shared accomplishment. Participants work together to create a mini ecosystem, fostering a sense of shared responsibility. This hands-on activity provides a break from traditional team-building and enables individuals to express their creativity.
The Green Capsule was founded in 2014 by 2 green enthusiasts. They are one of the first terrarium shops in Singapore to provide full customisation. Their dedicated team conducts workshops that suit your event and create the floral installations that you desire.
Their Team-building Candy Jar Terrarium Workshop for 20 to 50 people will set you back by S$33 per person. Be introduced to the fittonia plant and learn how to build a self-sustaining ecosystem in a bottle. You will also get to learn about the science of the water cycle, and let your creativity run wild when you create a landscape using various figurines.
8. Party aboard an EagleWings yacht
A yacht party in Singapore can be an excellent platform to foster teamwork by providing a unique, relaxed and memorable environment outside of the typical work setting. This can enhance communication, boost morale, foster relationships and strengthen team cohesion.
EagleWings Yacht Charters is a company that specialises in luxury yacht charters for corporate and family events. They offer a variety of yachts, including the 68-foot Sunreef Catamaran and the 60-foot Sunseeker, catering to different event needs and guest counts.
If you are looking for a roomy yacht for up to 50 persons, you can’t go wrong with their EagleWings I (S$2,950 for a 4-hour Weekday Charter for up to 5 persons, S$70 for an additional person & S$650 for an extra hour). A surcharge of 20 percent applies from Friday to Sunday. Pay another S$480 for a Jet Ski and a 2-hour Towable.
9. Throw axes at the Axe Factor Singapore
Axe throwing promotes teamwork by requiring participants to strategise and support each other to achieve a common objective. It fosters collaboration, builds trust and encourages healthy competition, all of which are valuable in both a workplace and recreational setting.
Axe Factor is the first and only indoor axe-throwing facility in the country. It offers a unique experience for participants to throw axes at targets in a safe, controlled environment. The facility offers guidance for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced throwers.
A 1-hour axe-throwing session for 1 to 10 people will cost you S$41.42 per adult whereas a 2-hour session for 11 to 25 people will set you back by S$80.66 per adult.
10. Play laser tag at Go Team Singapore
Laser tag, which involves using infrared-emitting guns to tag opponents by hitting the sensors on their vests or headbands, promotes teamwork by requiring participants to coordinate, communicate and strategise together to achieve shared goals. It fosters a sense of camaraderie and trust as team members learn to rely on each other for success.
Go Team is a laser tag experience provider. Their laser tag games are known for their realistic shooting experience, as they use Bluetooth-linked sensor slings that cover the upper half of the body. They also have mobile bunkers that can double up as obstacles.
Their Go Laser Package (S$20/hour, minimum 1.5 hours) enables you to scratch your trigger finger with 3 modes, including Team Death Match, Free For All and Capture the Flag.
+65 8313 7121
Tue to Sun: 10am – 8pm
Closed on Mon
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