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Team Bonding & Scavenger Hunts

Group of 5 people pointing to Johnson School banner on light post, on Feeney Way outside of Sage Hall at Cornell

 

Team Bonding

Is your team meeting for the first time? Do you have a large group and limited time for bonding activities? Are you unable to transport your group offsite?

A Team Bonding experience, led by the Cornell Team and Leadership Center is a great way to help your group start to form meaningful relationships in a short period of time.

Ice Breakersgroup of 30 people gathered in a tight circle with their hands raised as a large group encircles them near a lake

If you have limited time, the Cornell Team and Leadership Center can come to your location for a short ice breaker program. These events are designed for groups of 20 or more people and we can accommodate up to 500 people! 

In just under 2 hours we will lead a series of activities that give participants a chance to mix, mingle and connect with their peers. A short program like this is a great way to kick start the semester so that individuals feel a sense of belonging in their cohort, identify shared interests and feel encouraged to meet new people outside of their existing friend groups.

Team Scavenger Hunts

Our curated Next Level Scavenger Hunts are a fun way to give your group a team bonding experience that is outside of the academic realm. These events range from 1.5-3 hours in length and they can take place anywhere on the Cornell Campus. We create a fresh list of tasks every year so that you can repeat this activity annually with your group. These tasks include: identifying points of interest on Cornell Campus, completing puzzles, and discovering little known facts about Cornell University. During the Scavenger Hunt, participants work in groups of 4-10 to complete as many tasks as possible to score the maximum number of points in the time allotted. The group members must strategize and work together to prioritize and complete tasks collectively. 

Cornell Tradition students completing the CTLC Scavenger Hunt

Our facilitators will do a light and lively ice breaker activity to start off the Scavenger Hunt. When the participants return from their hunt, they will take part in a short reflection of the experience and share details about their team's process. 

 

 

Scavenger Hunt Highlights and Outcomes:

  • Learning to navigate Cornell Campus
  • Identifying important places on campus
  • Learning about Cornell's history and culture
  • Connecting with members of your cohort
  • Building bonds, making memories, laughing and having fun
  • A photo album for the group to enjoy and share after the event

*Any activity can be adapted for individuals who have physical limitations and Scavenger Hunts can take place indoors or outdoors. 

Click here to request a program

For more information, please reach out! teamandleadershipcenter@gmail.com