TEAM BUILDING

 “When an organization wants to improve collective performance and success."


 “When an individual is ready to surpass their expectations."

Benefits 

  • Turn your group into a team of people, organized to work together interdependently and cooperatively.
  • 80% of the success of a group is due to cohesive working relationships, only 20% is  the process - knowing what to do.
  • Taking  the participants out of the walls of their normal structured  environment into a “outdoor” informal format of activities, allows for  uninhibited success.
  • By working as a team, there becomes an  understanding of each participants strengths and weaknesses, enabling  better choices for the group.
  • People learn to work through  challenges that require interactions and mutual cooperation, allowing   them to accomplish their objectives.
  • Program empowers enthusiastic and motivational atmosphere  giving a new energy to the participants.

Program

Kris Maher of the Wall Street Journal describes the 3 fundamental conditions that must exist for a Team Building program to be successful.



  1. The activities must be based in fun but structured to help the group become an effective team.
  2. The activities must be facilitated by a trained individual so that a positive outcome can be custom designed for each group.
  3. Both  the participants and the organizations must receive feedback in which  to analyze the experience, for the impact to continue following the  event.  Turn your group into a team of people organized to work together  interdependently and cooperatively. 

Details

Contact us to custom design your session to meet the needs of your group.

Length of time for the program - One Day / Weekend / Extended 

Minimum participants 6 / Maximum 25

Our Team Building Program was designed for groups of people who work together but also can be used for clubs and teams of college and high  school students.

Camp Tonkawa's Team Building Program offers an unforgettable, life changing experience for each participant!

TEAM BUILDING activities

Core activities are set up specifically to incorporate these fundamental elements but your program can also include:

Two white-and-red teepees in a grassy field under a clear blue sky

NATIVE AMERICAN tipi

Work together interdependently to assemble a traditional, full-sized Tipi using communication and teamwork.

Two people kneel outdoors, using sticks to mark or measure on bare ground in a wooded area.

the art of making fire

Master primitive fire-by-friction techniques. A true test of perseverance, patience, and mutual cooperation.

People assembling a wooden frame outdoors with ladders, tools, and a clear sky.

construction project

Collaborate to build physical structures from scratch using tools, measuring, and group planning.

Children sitting around a campfire cooking over a black pot outdoors

outdoor cooking

Prepare a meal together over an open campfire using Dutch ovens and primitive cooking methods.

Group of people with garden tools beside a red shed, wheelbarrow, and potted plant in a yard.

organic gardening

Get your hands in the dirt and connect with the earth while working as a cohesive unit.

People paddling a long canoe across a calm lake in a grassy park under a blue sky

canoeing

Navigate the water successfully by synchronizing your paddling and practicing clear communication.

Row of horseback riders in red and orange shirts lined up in a grassy field under a blue sky

horseback riding

Build trust, conquer fears, and gain confidence while learning basic horsemanship and riding skills.

strengthen your team at camp tonkawa

Step out of the office and into the woods! Our corporate team building programs provide unique, challenging outdoor experiences for groups across North Texas. These customized retreats are designed to improve communication, build collective confidence, and foster strong, cooperative relationships.