Fun Activities for Company Recreation Day
Company recreational days are important for strengthening workplace well-being and team dynamics. Fun and diverse activities offer an opportunity to break away from the work routine, strengthen team spirit, and create meaningful memories. At their best, recreational days bring the work community closer together, improve communication, and increase work motivation. When selecting activities, it’s worth considering the group size, participants’ wishes, and goals for the team day.
Why Organize a Recreational Day for Your Company?
Organizing recreational days is an investment in workplace well-being and staff resilience. When employees get to break away from their work routine and experience something new and inspiring together, it strengthens the sense of belonging and builds trust between team members. This is positively reflected in the workplace, where collaboration flows better thanks to shared experiences.
Recreational days provide an opportunity to see colleagues in a different environment and get to know them better as people. Often, roles and hierarchies at the workplace can limit natural interaction, but during a recreational day, these barriers are lowered. This promotes more open communication and can help resolve potential pain points in the work community in ways that wouldn’t be possible in a conventional work environment.
Regular recreational days also show that the company cares about its employees’ well-being and resilience. They serve as work motivation boosters and can significantly reduce work-related stress. According to research, having fun together strengthens employees’ commitment to the company and reduces employee turnover, which is also financially beneficial for the company.
Which Activities Best Strengthen Teamwork?
Activities that require cooperation and problem-solving are best for strengthening teamwork. Prison Island team adventure is an excellent choice as it challenges the group to solve various tasks together in a prison-themed game. Participants get to test their ingenuity and agility in varied challenges where success can only be achieved through cooperation.
BowlCircus bowling offers a playful competition and an opportunity for relaxed togetherness. Bowling is perfect for different groups as it doesn’t require special skills and serves as a good icebreaker between team members. The bowling alley’s cabinet rooms also enable organizing more private events where the team can enjoy refreshments and light snacks while getting to know each other better in a relaxed atmosphere.
Megazone laser games develop the team’s strategic thinking and communication in an exciting environment. The futuristic laser game requires teamwork, quick reactions, and effective communication for the team to succeed. During the game, employees learn to trust each other and naturally develop roles that can positively reflect in their work life as well. This activity is particularly suitable for energetic teams that enjoy competitive elements.
How to Choose a Suitable Activity for Different-Sized Groups?
Group size is a key factor to consider when choosing an activity. For small groups (5-15 people), more intimate and personal activities work well, such as Olio VR’s virtual reality experiences, where everyone gets to try new technology. Hohtogolf West Coast also offers a suitable activity for smaller groups, where team members can spend time together in a relaxed atmosphere.
For medium-sized groups (15-30 people), activities where participants can be divided into smaller subgroups work best. BowlCircus bowling is an excellent choice for this, as multiple small teams can compete on bowling lanes simultaneously. Prison Island is also well-suited for medium-sized groups, as teams can naturally divide into different task rooms and compete against each other.
For large groups (over 30 people), it’s advisable to choose flexible activities that can accommodate a large number of people. Megazone laser battles work well, as there can be multiple players simultaneously and games can be organized consecutively. For large groups, it’s also good to pre-book, for example, a Flamingo Spa & Waterpark experience, where participants can move more freely and choose activities that suit them. For large groups, it’s also worth considering combining multiple activities so that participants can divide according to their interests into different activities.
| Group Size | Recommended Activities |
|---|---|
| Small groups (5-15 people) | Olio VR, Hohtogolf West Coast, BowlCircus (private cabinet) |
| Medium-sized groups (15-30 people) | Prison Island, BowlCircus, Megazone |
| Large groups (over 30 people) | Flamingo Spa & Waterpark, combinations of multiple activities, Megazone |
What Experiential Options Are Available for a Stressed Work Group?
For a stressed work group, the best options are relaxing and restorative activities. Flamingo Spa & Waterpark offers a perfect escape from work stress in the adults’ spa, where one can enjoy various saunas, pools, and therapeutic treatments. The spa experience provides an opportunity for a true break from everyday life and helps the body recover from stress gently.
Hohtogolf West Coast offers a relaxed and unhurried activity where the team can spend time together without performance pressure. The jungle-themed glow minigolf creates an entertaining environment where the mind can rest and thoughts shift away from work matters. The surprising horror-themed area, on the other hand, offers just enough excitement to help forget everyday stressors.
Virtual reality experiences at Olio VR take the work group to a completely different world, which is an effective way to break the stress cycle. Immersive VR experiences offer the brain new kinds of stimuli and can serve as an excellent recovery method. In virtual reality, team members can experience exciting adventures or relaxing environments together, which strengthens the sense of belonging and creates positive memories.
How to Combine Multiple Activities into a Recreational Day?
Combining activities in planning a recreational day makes the day more versatile and ensures that everyone finds something enjoyable. An effective combination could start with, for example, a Prison Island adventure that develops teamwork and energizes participants. After this, the group can move on to a more relaxed activity, such as Hohtogolf or BowlCircus bowling, where there’s an opportunity to discuss thoughts provoked by the previous activity.
When scheduling a recreational day, it’s good to allow sufficient transition times between activities. Activities located next to each other facilitate logistics and save time. Jumbo offers the advantage that most activities are within walking distance of each other, making transitions effortless. For a full-day program, it’s advisable to reserve about 4-6 hours so that the day doesn’t feel too rushed but still includes enough activities.
Meals should be naturally integrated into the day’s program. Jumbo’s numerous restaurants offer options for all kinds of groups. For example, after BowlCircus bowling, you can enjoy some snacks under the same roof, or between activities, you can take a longer lunch break at one of the area’s many restaurants. At the end of the day, the team can gather for a joint dinner to discuss the day’s experiences and enjoy good food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Jumbo offers versatile options for organizing a successful recreational day. All activities are found under the same roof, making planning and implementation effortless. Reservations should be made in advance, especially for larger groups, to ensure the availability of preferred activities at the desired time. An unforgettable recreational day is just one reservation away!