Activity
Picnic on the Beach or in the Park
Center of Quebec, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Monteregie, Outaouais, Region of Montreal, Region of Ottawa, Region of Quebec (City), TorontoActivity description
Take your team out of the office for an afternoon picnic.
You could even head to the beach to enjoy some fun moments together.
For an even more successful outing, bring a portable BBQ and grill some meats and shrimp to extend the time under the sun!
What does it impact ?
- Promoting wellbeing : Spending time outdoors, enjoying the sun and fresh air, contributes to participants’ physical and mental health, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.
- Strengthening communication and sense of belonging : Spending time together in an informal setting helps strengthen team bonds, fostering better communication and a sense of belonging.
What should the organizer prepare ?
- Provide blankets and outdoor chairs for everyone’s comfort.
- Organize a selection of food and drinks suitable for different dietary needs.
- Bring a portable BBQ and charcoal, if a barbecue is planned.
- Prepare cooking utensils, plates, glasses, and cutlery, either disposable or reusable.
- Have sunscreen, hats, and umbrellas ready to protect from the sun.
- Plan outdoor games like balls, frisbees, or board games to entertain participants.
How to achieve our goals on the big day ?
- Encourage participants to bring their favorite dishes for a friendly food-sharing experience.
- Plan informal discussion moments to strengthen relationships within the team.
- Ensure there are entertainment options for those who prefer a quiet and relaxing time.
- Take group photos to capture these friendly moments.
- End the afternoon with a collective activity, like a sandcastle-building contest or a walk along the beach or through the park.
See what has been done elsewhere 👋
- A start-up in Lisbon turned their picnic into a kite-flying competition. Each team had to build their own kite before flying it, leading to hilarious moments!
- An advertising agency in Amsterdam included an outdoor painting session during their picnic, where every employee had to paint a landscape of the beach or park, resulting in an impromptu exhibition with surprisingly creative works.
- At a company picnic in Vancouver, a quiz on company culture was held. The most memorable question revealed that one employee had a past career as a clown, sparking lively conversations for the rest of the afternoon.
- In Tokyo, a design firm organized their picnic under cherry blossom trees. One employee secretly brought giant pillows and launched a pillow fight, turning the afternoon into a fun and gentle battle under the falling petals!
- In Sydney, a food industry company hosted an impromptu surfing session after their beach picnic. Many participants found they were much better at cooking than surfing, leading to bursts of laughter as some ended up splashing into the water.
- A digital marketing agency in Stockholm hired a grill master to lead a barbecue workshop. Participants learned to cook their own steaks, just the way they liked them!
Location : In person
Location : Center of Quebec, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Monteregie, Outaouais, Region of Montreal, Region of Ottawa, Region of Quebec (City), Toronto
Activity setting : Outdoors
Group size : More than 50 people, Up to 10 people, Up to 20 people, Up to 50 people
Inspire me! : Popular activities
Activity languages : English, French
Price : Budget-friendly
Duration : 1-3 hrs
Difficulty level : Easy to pick up
Group size :
- Up to 10 people
- Up to 20 people
- Up to 50 people
- More than 50 people
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