Top 5 Unique Team Building Activities in Houston and Galveston

When people hear the term “team building activities” many roll their eyes at the prospect of having to do another ice breaker with their coworkers when they would much rather do anything else. Team building activities don’t have to be boring! In fact, companies that host team-building exercises have happier employees and perform 20% better than their competitors.

If you’re looking for fun, unique team-building activities in Houston and Galveston, read on for our top five picks.

1. inSPIRE Rock Climbing Gym

If your team members like activities that get them moving, booking time at InSPIRE Rock Climbing Gym could be a great activity. Trained organizers guide your team through adventure-based experiences that emphasize leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. There are many different options for rope courses, and with the partnership of Team Synergy, they can create a program to fit the unique needs of your team and meets your goals.

2. Love & Make

Looking for a unique team-building activity that is hands-on and utilizes your creative skills? Consider booking a class at Love & Make, a craft studio that hosts workshops to create a number of crafts such as candles, soap, and bath bombs. Experienced artisans teach you how to make something you’ll love. The studio allows you to bring your own beverages and snacks.

3. Escape Hunt Houston

One of the best team-building activities is an escape room. Your group will have to work together to solve a mystery on a time crunch. Escape Hunt Houston offers many adventures to choose from including finding Blackbeard’s treasure, rescuing the crew of an Apollo mission, recovering a stolen artifact, solving a murder mystery, and much more! Successfully solving an escape room challenge as a team can bolster your team’s trust in one another. You have the flexibility of choosing between a one-hour escape room game or a whole day experience.

4. Well Done Cooking Classes

If your team can appreciate a good eggs benedict or New York Style cheesecake and is interested in learning how to make their own, book a class at Well Done Cooking Classes. There are a number of classes to choose from, ranging a number of cuisines from all over the world from Italy to India and Japan to Thailand. If people in your team have dietary restrictions, there are options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and pork-free menus.

5. Game Show Challenge

Test how well you know your coworkers in this interactive one-hour game show! Games include spinning a wheel to solve word puzzles, competing in hilarious relays, dropping chips from twelve feet in the air, and much more. The space can accommodate over one hundred people and you also have the option to bring outside food and catering. Hosting your team-building event at The Game Show Challenge is also a great way to support a local business in Houston!