Laurentides, Region of Montreal
Univers Toutou
Mont-Tremblant, Brossard, Ville de Québec
A flexible and memorable plush creation experience
Activity
Activity description
In a relaxed atmosphere, work together as a team to make teddy bears for children in need.
Use your creativity to design the perfect outfit for each bear and donate them to a charity.
The stuffed animals can be given to crisis centers, public protection organizations, day camps, or even holiday charity drives like La Guignolée!
What does it impact ?
- Promoting wellbeing : This activity provides a sense of satisfaction and well-being by allowing participants to contribute to a noble cause, bringing comfort to children in need.
- Strengthening communication and sense of belonging : Working together on a creative and charitable project strengthens the bonds between team members and fosters a strong sense of collective pride and belonging.
What should the organizer prepare ?
- Book a session with a company specialized in teddy bear-making.
- Contact charities to organize the collection and distribution of the stuffed animals.
- Ensure all participants are familiar with safety guidelines for handling tools.
How to achieve our goals on the big day ?
- Start with an introduction explaining the purpose of the activity and the importance of the cause.
- Create balanced teams and encourage collaboration and communication throughout the crafting process.
- Schedule regular breaks to allow participants to relax and socialize.
- Encourage participants to share their ideas and express their creativity in the making of the teddy bears and their clothing.
- End the day with a presentation of the creations and the delivery of the bears to representatives of the chosen charities.
See what has been done elsewhere 👋
- In Germany, an engineering company took the activity to the next level by adding electronic components to the teddy bears to make them interactive. By the end of the day, they had not only crafted teddies but also high-tech toys for children in hospitals, surprising everyone with the project’s originality.
- In the United States, a software development company held a teddy bear-making day for children in public protection services, strengthening bonds among colleagues while also helping the community.
- In France, a marketing company hosted a teddy bear-making day where participants created unique bears for hospitalized children, bringing smiles and comfort to the little ones.
- In Canada, a design firm organized a creativity contest for the best teddy bear designs, with the most beautiful creations being donated to the La Guignolée holiday charity drive.
- In Switzerland, a financial products company adopted a ‘teddy bear assembly line’ approach, challenging teams to produce as many bears as possible within a limited time. The winning team crafted a record 50 bears, doubling donations to a children’s center.
Location : In person
Location : Laurentides, Region of Montreal
Activity setting : Indoors
Group size : Up to 20 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 20 people
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