Team Building Singapore Guide
Having a great work culture is the key to attracting talents and retaining good employees. Engaging in team bonding games is a great way to improve camaraderie and communication between team members, which in turn increasees the productivity of the company overall.
However, coming up with good team outing ideas or sourcing for interesting group activities can be a daunting task. There are so many factors to consider – an interesting factor of the activity, availability of people involved, suitable team building venues, safety, and budget, amongst many other considerations.
You could even organize virtual team building activities for remote teams, enabling colleagues working in different geographies to participate together online. Some examples include Virtual Escape Room, Virtual Amazing Race, Virtual Terrarium Workshop, Virtual Art Jamming, Virtual Leather Workshop, Virtual Clay Making Workshop and more.
To make this process easy for you, we have created the Ultimate Guide on Team Building in Singapore to help you plan your next awesome event!
What is Team Building?
According to Wikipedia, Team Building refers to the many types of games and activities that are aimed at enhancing the relationships and social cohesion within teams, which often involves collaborative tasks. Its main purpose is to improve interpersonal relationships within a group of people.
The common misconception of Team Building is that it is only applicable to businesses to help with staff retention. That is not entirely true as team building activities are multi-faceted and are extremely useful in fostering relationships.
Team Building and team bonding is essential within many different types of organizations and settings. Examples include schools, military, religious institutions, sports groups or even just group of friends and family
5 Awesome Benefits of Team Building
The key focus of Team Building is to bond teams and bring people together. We can see a clear shift in culture across different organizations in Singapore – moving from competitive work environments towards workplaces that are more open and collaborative.
Here some the top 5 reasons why team building is essential, especially in a fast-paced society like Singapore:
1. Improve Motivation
Despite having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world, Singapore’s workforce is not exactly the happiest when it comes to their career. The sad truth is, a third of Singaporeans are unhappy at work, which is a much higher percentage than employees in other countries.
To improve the motivation and happiness of employees then become even more critical in Singapore. Team outings and group activities have a tremendous positive impact on solving this problem, as they make the office culture more fun, personal and engaging.
2. Encourage Collaboration
With technology advancement, the mediums that office teams operate in requires employees to be much more open and collaborative. It is common to have cross-functional teams and departments, and collaboration is key.
Getting to know your team members outside of work, through team bonding games and activities, for example, is a great way to understand each person’s strengths, weaknesses, and personality. This also helps translate into better cohesiveness and understanding among teams at work.
3. Better Communication
Communication is essential in building positive relationships.
Through team bonding activities, it gives people the opportunities to engage with others in the company that they might not necessarily meet on a daily basis. It helps breaks the ice and create a bond among team members.
Team building games like Escape Room, for example, requires participants to work as a team to solve riddles to achieve their goal. It is a good communication exercise outside of work, that helps team members understand one another better.
4. Increase Productivity
Improving productivity is one of the most important goals in team building activities.
With better collaboration and communication among team members, it helps them figure out how to work together more effectively and reduce duplication of work.
Improving motivation and retention of staff also helps reduce re-hiring and re-training costs in the long run, which improves productivity and profits.
5. Improve Retention
According to Business Insider, Work-life balance has become the top reason why Singapore employees leave their job. In fact, 25% of Singaporeans surveyed would leave their current employment for an organization with a better work-life balance.
It is now more important than ever, for companies to focus on the well-being of their employees to lower staff turnover and increase retention of good employees.
This is why regular team building games and group activities are essential to increase employees’ sense of belonging, enhance their work-life balance and provide a positive working culture that they look forward to coming every day.
Top 40 Team Building Activities in Singapore
According to the Time Out City Life Index, Singapore has ranked the 2nd last spot when it comes to the world’s most exciting cities.
When it comes to team building activities in Singapore, some people might also have the pre-conceived notion that they are boring and lame. That is so far from the truth! In fact, there are many exciting and fun activities in Singapore that are suitable for groups.
We have compiled a list of unique and fun activities that cater to different interests, so that you can impress your boss with your next team outing idea!
Virtual Team Building Activities for Remote Teams
1. Virtual Escape Room
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The Virtual Escape Room is a great team building activity! Participants will have to work together in teams to solve the challenging puzzles and complete exciting storylines. The Virtual Escape Room is the first and only in Singapore, and all you need to participate is a laptop with a stable wifi connection! If you are looking for a fun team building activity that can be conducted for remote teams, the Virtual Escape Room is for you and your team!
Price: Starting from $20
2. Virtual Amazing Race
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Imagine being able to travel around the world from the comfort of your home! With 360° real life clues and an exciting storyline, the Virtual Amazing Race lets you do just that! It’s great for team building as you will have to work together with your team to overcome challenges and race against the clock, while still being able to visit different places around the world!
Price: Starting from $25
3. Virtual Food Quest
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Food brings people together, and our new Virtual Food Quest promises to do just that! Work in teams to complete interactive food-related challenges and discover new cuisines at the same time! Participants can take part from anywhere and this is perfect for team building as communication and teamwork are put to the test in a light-hearted session!
Price: Starting from $20
4. Virtual Squid Escape Game
Based on Squid Game, this thrilling Escape room would have you and your friends on the edge of your seats. After witnessing how players have been mistreated by the game’s master, you’ve decided to flee and expose the entire operation to the authorities. Solve complicated clues and riddles with your crew in order to discover the secret getaway route!
The game is also assisted by trained facilitators who provide you and your team members with a memorable experience. In stark contrast to the 456 people who participated in the event, there is no limit to the number of players for this game, making it ideal for remote teams all over the world.
5. Super Planet
Are you eager to be the greatest Superhero in town and save the planet in this Virtual Escape Room for kids? Get ready for an educational trip with your superhero powers. Solve intriguing puzzles while learning essential subjects such as sustainability, among other things! We need you, Super Hero, to come and help! Are you ready to save the Earth?
6. Mayday
Join Captain Rogers on an adventure to rescue a botanist stranded on an island. You and your team would need to help the Captain in safely transferring the botanist home. During the mission, you’ll come across hints and riddles that must be solved in order for you to succeed.
This game necessitates excellent teamwork and cooperation from all of the teams. We’ve lost contact with Louis, and the island’s approaching hurricane will destroy it. Expect the unexpected!
7. Virtual Art Jamming
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Looking for a creative activity for your next team building session? Try out Virtual Art Jamming! An individual Art Jamming Kit will be sent straight to each participant’s doorstep before the event date. Instructors from The Fun Empire will then conduct a virtual workshop to go through the basics of art jamming and provide inspiration. You and your team can create your very own art pieces to display at home or the office!
Price: Starting from $35
8. Virtual Terrarium
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Spend a relaxing session with your team members and create your very own mini garden from home! You and your team members will be able to build something unique to yourselves, and increase team building by sharing stories about each other’s creations!
Price: Starting from $35
9. Virtual Leather Workshop
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Create a one-of-a-kind leather piece for yourself! The Virtual Leather Workshop allows you and your team to create your very own leather products from home. You can also choose to learn leather stitching skills and make a DIY stitched leather item. Bond with your team as you share your ideas and inspiration for your creations with your team members!
Price: Starting from $43
10. Virtual Candle Making Workshop
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Try out this candle-making workshop with your team and create your own soy scented candle! All the materials will be provided in a Soy Candle Home Kit so all you need to do is to gather your colleagues and enjoy a stress-free session together.
Price: Starting from $35
11. Virtual Clay Workshop
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Here’s a great team building activity to share your creativity with your team! Our Virtual Clay Workshop is designed to let your imagination run wild and create your own clay figurines. This is a great way to relax teams and encourage team building as you learn more about each other’s creativity!
Price: Starting from $25
12. Virtual Party Mania
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Party games are always a great way to bring teams together and increase bonding. Virtual Party Mania allows teams working from home to take a break and have fun together while playing hilariou and popular party games! Highly entertaining and engaging, keep this on the list of ideas for your next team building session!
Price: Starting from $20
13. Virtual Nightfall
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Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery? Guided by professional facilitators from The Fun Empire, Virtual Nightfall is a virtual team building activity that engages your team in an immersive role-play game without even having to leave the house! Learn more about your team members’ strengths and weaknesses and test your wits together!
Price: Starting from $20
14. Hybrid Amazing Race
The Hybrid Amazing Race is one of the first Hybrid Amazing Race experiences that you can find in Singapore!
Consisting of a combination of both physical challenges and online puzzles, participants can learn more about Singapore’s heritage and cuisines while visiting iconic landmarks located in Chinatown. Do get ready to start on this fun and exciting journey with your friends or colleagues!
Price: From $35/Pax
15. Virtual SaberFit Challenge
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Have fun with your friends while working out! SaberFit is a high energy fitness workout combining neon combat sabers, saber striking techniques and fitness exercises. Suitable for both beginners and fitness enthusiasts, this is a fun and unique way to burn calories and increase fitness from your own home!
Price: Starting from $30
Team Building Games for The Fun Loving
16. Archery Tag Singapore
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Get ready to channel your inner Katniss Everdeen and engage in a real-life “Hunger Games”! Archery Tag is a fast-paced, adrenaline pumping activity that combines the concept of archery games and laser tag! Armed with a bow and arrow (safe and foam-tipped), each player navigates through obstacles to eliminate their opponents on the other side of the arena. It is a test of agility, accuracy, and wit among team members – to devise a strategy to effectively emerge victorious at the end of the mission. Various missions are available such as Domination, The Revival and The Last King, which require teams to work together achieve different mission objectives. P.S. Here are some tips to how to win at any Combat Archery Tag Game!
Price: Starting from $15
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17. Bubble Soccer
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Bubble Soccer is a hilarious and fun group activity! Players put on a huge air bubble bump suit while participating in various game missions. The giant bubble ball acts like your personal amour (made of air), for you to bump your friends and colleagues! It is not just fun for participants but also extremely entertaining for spectators. Watch your friends and colleagues get knocked over, and literally falling head over heels! Bubble Soccer is just one of the game mission of Bubble Bump. In fact, they are many game modes to choose from, such as Bubble Bump Invasion, Bubble Bump Zombie. Each of these game missions requires team members to strategize and collaborate with one another. In a stressful work environment like Singapore, Bubble Soccer is a great team building game to bump away from the stress while achieving the benefits of team bonding and cohesion.
Price: Starting from $15
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18. Laser Tag
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Counter-Strike in real life! Laser Tag is a fun and exciting team building activity that never gets old! Engage in different missions with your friends and colleagues such as Capture the Flag, Mission Impossible and Domination. Laser Tag is suitable for both the young, and young at heart. Laser Tag is also perfect for kids birthday parties!
To play laser tag in Singapore, there are both indoor and outdoor team building venues that you can consider. Its a great team bonding activity as the different missions requires teamwork, strong communication and good strategy to achieve the game objectives. Here are 6 more reasons on why you should play laser tag at your next team building session!
Price: Starting from $15
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19. Poolball
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Poolball is a one-of-a-kind team building game in Singapore! Poolball is an oversized, larger than life, 7 meters pool table – complete with soccer ball sized numbered balls.
Similar to the rules in a game of pool, players use their legs to kick the pool balls into the pockets to score points. To make the game even more exciting, there are also other game modes like Poolball Sabotage that allows you and your team members to strategy on how to sabotage your opponents!
It is guaranteed fun and hilarious! Poolball is perfect for any team building event as it is a fun activity in Singapore that is suitable for all age groups and physical fitness level. The activity is engaging, fun without breaking a sweat! For team members who are not a big fan of Singapore’s humid weather, Poolball is even suitable for our indoor, air-conditioned team building venue at The Fun Empire HQ!
Still not convinced? Here are 5 things you need to know about Poolball – maybe this will help you get your team members on board!
Price: Starting from $15
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20. Saber Tag
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Saber Tag is the galaxy’s most exciting team bonding activity that combines neon combat sabers and proprietary scoring vest – bringing you real-time saber duelling in a fun and safe environment. Saber Tag is trademarked and designed in Singapore by The Fun Empire and it is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience that you cannot find anywhere else in the world! Fulfil your saber wielding dreams of being a Jedi, and fight your way alongside your teammates in an epic battle against your opponents. Different missions are available to test your collaboration and communication with your team members – Saber Wars, Defenders of The Galaxy and Battle Star Invasion!
Price: Starting from $15
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21. Ninja Tag
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Ninja Tag allows you to engage in close combat with your teammates like never before! Armed with your trusted foam Ninja Dagger, duel your friends face in an exciting team combat activity that caters to anyone who is up for a little Kung Fu fighting. Players are also equipped with proprietary scoring vests to keep track on the mission stats. Another unique and fun activity in Singapore that you should try with your colleagues!
Price: Starting from $15
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22. Bullet Ball
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I am sure we have all tried Dodgeball during PE lessons in school. But have you every tried Bullet Ball? Bullet ball is dodgeball on steroids – elevating the classic game of dodgeball to be 10 times more fun and exciting. Specially designed missions are infused into the Bullet Ball gameplay to ensure that team members have to work seamlessly together to earn points. Bullet Ball tests the team’s coordination, communication and strategizing skills – to delicate the different roles of the game mission to team members with different strengths. The game is suitable for both kids and adults and it can even be played in our air-conditioned team building venue at The Fun Empire HQ as well!
Price: Starting from $15
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23. Giant Board Games
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Giant Board Games – a great way to be nostalgic and indulge in our classic childhood games (just bigger and better!) These are team building games that we have all played with our classmates in primary school – Giant Snake & Ladder, Giant Pick Up Sticks, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four etc. These life-sized board games are a great addition to your event, be it a fringe activity for your team building event, a games segment for your family day or activities booth for your Dinner and Dance (Corporate D&D).
Price: Starting from $10
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Team Building Activities for The Creative
24. Terrarium Workshop
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Terrarium Workshop is a fun, hands-on activity where you can build your own mini garden – complete with colourful sand and adorable figurines! Terrarium is not just informative and also allows participants to be creative and decorate their own miniature garden to be displayed at their homes or office. There are both individual and group Terrarium Workshop options available. Both types are great for team building as participants would be able to participate in storytelling and share their thoughts on their creation. Group terrarium also gives participants the opportunity to work together and display what they have learned on a larger terrarium, to enhance their communication skills within the group and increase teamwork among participants.
Price: Starting from $28
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25. Art Jamming
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Art Jamming is a fantastic way to relax and paint your stress away! Art Jamming allows participants to unleash their creativity, and create a masterpiece that can be displayed at home or in the office! You don’t have to be Picasso to enjoy an Art Jamming Workshop – Instructors at The Fun Empire will go through the basics of colour-mixing and also provide sample drawings for inspiration. There is also a group art jamming option available where participants work in teams to create their team masterpiece! If you are looking for a fun, relaxing team outing idea, all in the comfort of an indoor air-conditioned room with soothing music playing in the background, then Art Jamming is definitely for you and your group!
Price: Starting from $19
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26. Leather Workshop
Leather Workshop is gaining popularity quickly in recent times – and we definitely can understand the appeal! Participants get to create their very own leather products such as coin pouch, key FOB, luggage tag etc – complete with their very own personalized names and initials. Also, one of the interesting skills you can choose to learn in this workshop is to make stitched leather items. Leather Workshop is an awesome way to create a unique gift for a friend or colleague or simply craft a personalized leather piece for yourself.
Price: Starting from $42
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27. Cooking Classes
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Who doesn’t love food in Singapore? Singaporeans are known to be foodies and it is no surprise that people love to attend cooking classes for team building events! Not only can you learn some cool cooking skills to impress your family and friends, but you also get to bond with your colleagues in a fun and engaging manner. Most importantly, you also get to eat your own creations during the cooking workshop!
Price: Starting from $50
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28. Candle Making
Get crafty with candle making workshop! It is a simple and fuss-free workshop that is suitable for people of all ages. Choose from basic soy candle workshop or advance soy – layering workshops and even gel candle workshops (complete with colourful sands and figurines for decoration). Bring home your very own creation. Candle Making is a popular activity especially for hen parties in Singapore!
Price: Starting from $35
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29. Wine Appreciation
Have you ever stared at a wine list at a restaurant and not too sure what to order? Wine Appreciation Workshop is a fun and interactive way to learn the basics of wine tasting – what are the different types of wine? How to do tell the wines apart? How do you read the wine labels? Besides learning useful skills to impress your clients or boss in the next corporate dinner, most importantly, you get to drink and make merry with your friends and colleagues at a Wine Appreciation team bonding session! Guaranteed to have a great time!
Price: Starting from $75
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30. Perfume Workshop
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The type of perfume a persons wear usually reflects his or her personality. Choosing your favourite scent is a very personalized experience and creating your very own bottle of perfume is a very cool experience. Perfume Workshop allows participants to create and bring home their own perfume creations – a great gift for friends and family or even for yourself!
Price: Starting from $90
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31. Flower Arrangement
Rather than buying a ready-made bouquet of flowers, you can now create your very own personalized creation. Learn the basic skills of Flower Arrangement, and you can use flowers to decorate your home and offices. Not to mentioned it would be a great gift for your loved ones – be it for Mothers’ Day, Valentines’ Day or even a friend’s birthday!
Price: Starting from $75
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Team Bonding Games for The Adventurous
32. Paintball
For all you adrenaline junkies out there, paintball is a fast-paced and exhilarating experience for a team building activity. Battle through enemy terrains to eliminate your opponents and emerge victoriously! But be warned – the activity is not the faint hearted. Experience adrenaline pumping through your vines as you dodge paintball bullets while trying to complete your mission. However, if your group would like a pain-free, bruise-free experience, laser tag would still be the preferred choice as one of the team building activities.
Price: Starting from $50
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33. Go-Kart
Fulfil your dreams of becoming a race car driver. Burn the track and manoeuvre sharp turns as your race down to the finish line. Go-Kart is an exciting and fun activity for a team bonding session, provided that most of your team members can drive! Non-drivers would get to participate as well, but they are only limited to a slower car model, which might be an issue if you want a fair race. Nonetheless, it is still one of the fun activities in Singapore that you and your group can participate in!
Price: Starting from $53
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34. Neon Bowling
Most of us have tried bowling before – but have you guys tried Neon Bowling? This glow in the dark bowling experience is one of the kind and very fun indeed! Enjoy a chill and engaging session as you compete in teams to win the bowling championship! There are also different game modes available. It is an easy activity that is suitable for people of all ages and physical levels, without compromising on the fun and exciting factor.
Price: Starting from $18
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35. Dragon Boat
Time to get some Vitamin D with an outdoor team building session! Dragon Boat team bonding is a fun way to get out to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea! Dragon Boating definitely tests the coordination and communication skills of the teams, as participants would need to paddle in sync to race the boat towards the finish line. It is also a great workout to sweat the calories away and get your hearts pumping.
Price: Starting from $45
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36. Virtual Reality
Immerse in a whole new world with Virtual Reality Team Building. Depending on the game mode and mission, players get to fight zombies in an apocalypse, solve puzzles in outer space or just engage in puzzles and arcade games against other team members. However, it is not suitable for people who are claustrophobic or get nausea easily.
Price: Starting from $30
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Team Bonding Activities with Corporate Fitness
37. SaberFit
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SaberFit is a high energy group workout session that combines neon combat sabers, saber striking techniques, and HIIT fitness exercises. It is perfect for both beginnings and exercise enthusiasts as the workout intensity can be modified individually to suit each person’s fitness levels. With a glowing combat saber in hand, you get to experience a full-body toning fitness workout with your teams and colleagues! It is the most unique and fun corporate fitness experience as it is an original concept trademarked in Singapore that you can’t find anywhere else! The workout also involves a duelling component where you get to duel and interact with your teammate, which will test your communication and coordination skills with your partner. Definitely a fun and instagrammable corporate fitness experience!
Price: Starting from $30
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38. PoundFit
PoundFit is a drumming inspired fitness class and it is all about upbeat music and fun! This group fitness activity incorporates Yoga and Pilates-inspired moves together with cardio, conditioning and strength training. Tone with muscles using lightly weighted drumsticks that creates the resistance for muscle development throughout the exercise. High energy and fun for a corporate fitness session!
Price: Starting from $30
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39. BounceFit
BounceFit is a fun and high-intensity corporate fitness workout that incorporates jumping on a trampoline! Get ready to tone your muscles and get your heart pumping with this upbeat but low-impact cardio fitness class. Get a break from work and join as a team for this high energy workout session.
Price: Starting from $36
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40. Boxing
Our Boxing-inspired fitness group workout features HIIT and conditioning training to get your blow flowing and your heart pumping! Splitting between specially designed Aqua Training Bags, a mixture of different exercise and boxing routines are combined to bring you a one-of-a-kind corporate fitness programme. You and your group will definitely feel fitter, stronger and healthier after the workout!
Price: Starting from $38
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Top 10 Corporate Event Venues in Singapore
Top Venues for Indoor Team Building in Singapore
1. The Fun Empire HQ
Voted the best indoor team building venue in Singapore, The Fun Empire HQ is a perfect place for you and your team to unwind and engage in fun team building activities and workshops.
Popular corporate workshops conducted here includes Art Jamming, Terrarium, Leather Workshop to even Cooking Classes! In addition to corporate workshops, you can even play fun team building games like Laser Tag, Poolball, Ninja Tag and Saber Tag at the same location.
It is the ONLY location in Singapore, that allows you to participate in both sports related activity and corporate creative workshops at the same team bonding venue.
It saves you traveling time, reduce difficulty in crowd control and also allows you to engage in all these activities in a private, cozy and air-conditioned environment.
2. The Cage Kallang
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The Cage @ Kallang is a fully sheltered futsal pitch located near to the National Stadium (Stadium MRT). It is a great team building venue for sports-related activities such as Bubble Bump, Combat Archery Tag, Laser Tag, and many others.
The Cage at Kallang has a total of 6 futsal pitches, which is fully sheltered, making it perfect for any weather conditions. Each of its futsal pitch is also situated in its own hut, making the experience private and cozy. For larger events that require multiple pitches, the huts are side by side which makes them convenient to host larger groups as well. Not only that, but The Cage @ Kallang is also walking distance away from The Fun Empire HQ, which is an indoor and fully air-conditioned team building venue, where your group can also book corporate workshops and activities. Now, you can book both sporty and creative activities for the same team building event without having to worry about transportation and venue constraints.
3. Premier Pitch Turf City
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Premier Pitch at Turf City is conveniently located near Sixth Avenue MRT station. It is another fully sheltered futsal pitch located at the entrance of Grand Stand.
It has 4 futsal pitches and also a sheltered seating area, fully equipped with benches and long tables for you to host parties and corporate events. This is a great location for small to medium-sized groups. Check out our other resource here for the best birthday party venues Singapore.
The pitches are open and next to each other in a square format, which helps to make the team building event more engaging – since participants from various pitches can see each other and the square format allows the crowd to be more concentrated for announcements and briefing.
4. FutsalArena @ Yishun
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FutsalArena @ Yishun is another convenient, fully sheltered futsal venue just behind Yishun MRT. It is equipped with 5 spacious futsal pitches as well as benches and tables right outside the pitches for people to hang out and also to host food and catering.
The pitches are also open-concept and right next to each other in a row, which allows participants to view what is going on at the various pitches.
For larger events that require multiple pitch bookings, this would be an advantage as participants would be more engaged and in tune with all the activities going on in the team building event. With the pitches just side by side, it is also easier for crowd control.
5. Kovan Sports Centre
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Kovan Sports Centre is located near Kovan MRT station. It has 8 fully sheltered futsal pitch and is suitable for large group events. It also has an empty sheltered gallery area suitable to host catering, staging and other requirements.
However, it is the most expensive sheltered futsal option, and they do have numerous restrictions on the type of events that are allowed to be held there.
Do note that there are also several different types of corkage fees to be paid to hold events there – such as food corkage charges, table and chairs charges, garbage refuse charges, events admin charges. The additional charges make this option to be a lot more expensive compared to the rest.
Great Locations for Outdoor Team Building in Singapore
6. Sentosa
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Sentosa, an island resort away from the city. With the sun, the sand and the sea, it is an ideal outdoor location to get away from the hustle and bustle of the working life and just bond with your friends and colleagues. Sentosa is a popular location to hold many team building activities and corporate events.
If you have the budget, there are sheltered options to choose from such as the many pavilions located along the beach. However, renting these pavilions comes with a price tag and are also required to be booked at least a month in advance.
If you are a smaller group and still looking to host your team building activities in Sentosa, you will have to go earlier to book and secure your spot on the public beach. The downside is that the location is not guaranteed, and also there will not be any nearby electric power sockets, should your team bonding games require electricity (such as inflatables, bubble soccer etc).
7. Pasir Ris Park
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Pasir Ris Park is located on the eastern part of Singapore. Charming and tranquil, it is a wonderful choice for a fun family day out or a chill corporate bonding outing with your colleagues.
The park is around 6km long, with multiple trails and a mangrove forest. There are also water sports and barbeque rental available. If you are looking for an open field to hold your team building games, Pasir Ris Park can be one of your options!
But being a public location, you will have to go early and secure your space for your event. Similar to the constraints of all outdoor locations, weather would be an issue and not to mention the lack of electricity. But if it is just a small group outing, it can be a great venue.
8. East Coast Park
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East Coast Park is one of the most popular parks in Singapore. Packed with numerous food options and activities, it is no wonder that people love to host their team bonding events there.
However, the downside is that the park is crowded most of the time and may not be the most private venue for your corporate event. Not to mention, being a public space, it would be difficult for you to book a spot for your group even if you go earlier.
If it happens to rain, your event will be affected and there are not many sheltered areas to keep your team members dry. But if weather and crowd control is not a concern to you, then East Coast Park is definitely something you can consider.
9. Labrador Park
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Labrador Park is located at the Southern edge of Singapore, within walking distance from the new Labrador Park MRT station.
It is a wonderful park that offers toddler-friendly playgrounds, historic and forbidden tunnels, and seaside views.
Similar to the other parks, you will have to go early to book your spot, and weather and electricity will be a concern for your event. The upside is that it is relatively close to Vivo City, and it can be an option for your team to head over there for food options.
10. West Coast Park
West Coast Park is located at the South West part of Singapore, and is completely opposite of East Coast Park – it is tranquil, private and quiet. As it is usually not very crowded, it may be easier for you to book a spot within the public park for your team building activities.
The family-friendly park sits on 50 hectares of land which includes BBQ pits and camping sites. Again, do consider whether and electricity factors when choosing an outdoor location.
If you decide to go ahead with an outdoor venue for your team building event, always have a back up wet weather plan!
5 Important Tips for Organising a Successful Team Building Event
1. Find an event organizer with a good track record
Organising a corporate team building event can be a stressful and daunting task. There are so many factors to consider to make sure that the event goes on smoothly and successfully.
All your colleagues, co-workers and bosses will be at this event, and you have to make sure that all of them have the best experience possible. It is definitely critical to work with an experienced team building activities provider to organize your corporate training event.
The best way is to research the team building company past clients and events, as well as reviews and testimonials.
The Fun Empire has organized over 10,000 events successfully for over 1,000,000 clients and is the biggest team building company in Singapore.
We have worked with a diverse clientele ranging from from Fortune 500 Companies, SMEs, Government Organisations, Schools and Institutions.
The Fun Empire has also received more than 1000 5-Star reviews from our clients. This stellar track record is a testament to our professionalism and high quality standards.
Working with us would give you the peace of mind that your event will be run successfully.
2. Engage an event company with a quality management system
Aanother way to ensure quality and professionalism is to assess the work ethics and operations process of the team building company.
The Fun Empire is the only team building organizer in Singapore that has attained the ISO 9001, which is the gold standard of Quality Management in the world.
Engaging a team building company in Singapore that has achieved international ISO 9001 certification is a safe way to ensure that your event is in the hands of the professionals.
3. Hire an event coordinator with professional facilitation
On-site coordination and facilitation on event day is key to making your team building event or corporate training a success.
Over the years, The Fun Empire has trained a dedicated team of people to deliver excellent facilitation and service to make your team building experience a memorable one.
Our experience events facilitators have completed their extensive training and certification by master trainers who are MOE registered instructors possess the Values and Principles in Sports (VPS) certification, endorsed by Sports Singapore.
The core instructors are also first-aid and CPR-AED certified to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
4. Engage an events company that provides you with one-stop convenience
Besides booking team bonding activities in Singapore, there are also other considerations to make your event complete . This include items such as food, catering, transport, sound systems, staging etc.
It can be a hassle to coordinate with different vendors and with more parties involved. The chances of something going wrong would increase as well – example, due to miscommunication or lack of communication with the different parties.
It is imore convenient and practical to engage a professional team building events company to help you solve all your event needs.
The Fun Empire can help you with all these event requirements and provide you with the one-stop convenience – from catering to sound systems, our events consultant will understand your needs and help you achieve your event needs and objectives.
5. Book in advance
Finally, one last tip on how to organize a successful corporate team building event – book in advance! We understand that it can be difficult to get consensus on the event date especially with so many people involved.
However, confirming the date, time and other event requirements early can save you time, hassle and cost at the end of the day. This will help greatly in getting your preferred corporate venues as well as team building activities.
So don’t procrastinate and feel free to ask if you have any questions!
We look forward to hosting your event at The Fun Empire.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Team Building?
Team Building refers to games and activities that are aimed at enhancing relationships and social cohesion within teams, which often involves collaborative tasks.
What kind of benefits can Team Building provide?
Team building can improve motivation, encourage collaboration, lead to better communication, increase productivity and improve retention.
What are some of the top team building activities in Singapore?
The top team building activities range from Virtual, Physical, Creative Workshops, Fitness, and more.
Are there any activities for remote teams that allow colleagues in different geographies to participate together online?
Yes! Virtual team building activities are great for remote teams and those working from home to come together and have a good bonding session. Some examples include Virtual Escape Room, Virtual Amazing Race, Virtual Food Quest, Virtual Creative Workshops and more.
What type of venues should I consider for my team building event?
It depends on a few factors such as your budget, choice of event and purpose of event. Do contact The Fun Empire’s friendly event consultants who will be able to advise you.
How do I ensure that my team building event is successful?
Apart from booking your event slot in advance, we recommend that you engage an event company with a good track record, quality management system, professional facilitation and one-stop convenience. The Fun Empire is able to help you with all of that!
Team Building Singapore
A successful team is made up of people who enjoy coexisting and are able to work together for a common goal. As the leader, you must be willing to sacrifice your own comfort in order to bring out the best from each individual.
The Ultimate Team Building Guide will help equip you with all the tools needed for an effective team building experience, so that everyone can feel excited about their future as they grow closer together.
This guide will take you through the process of selecting activities, preparing for an event, choosing locations, and then evaluating how successful it was afterwards. With this guide at your fingertips, there is no need to worry about what type of activity or location would be best because we have already done all the research for you!
And remember, the key to a successful team building event is planning. We hope you’ve found this guide informative and helpful for your next Team Building Singapore experience!
Check out some of the amazing team building activities that The Fun Empire has organized for over 1 million happy clients. If you’re looking for virtual team building activities, you can also check out our virtual experiences specially developed in-house by our experts. Don’t forget to give us a call if there’s anything we can do to help make it more enjoyable for you.
Recommended Activities
Virtual Leather Workshop (Stitched/Non-stitched)
- Design and craft your own coin pouch and other key chain from the comfort of your own home. Your individual Leather Crafting kit will be delivered straight to your doorstep before the start of your private virtual event.
Virtual Clay Making Workshop
- We’ve taken our award-winning Creative Candle Making Workshops and crafted them into Home Kits that clients can enjoy safely from the comfort of their own home together with their friends, colleagues or family via our Virtual Candle Making Workshop session.
Virtual Balloon Sculpting
- We have a wide variety of Balloon Sculpting packages ranging from Virtual Balloon Sculpting Workshops to Balloon Sculpting Creative Home Kits.
Virtual Travel Experience
- Embark on an exploration adventure that combines the 360° live clues, Treasure Hunt, Virtual Amazing Race and Virtual Escape Room Experiences to take you through the different eras of Singapore’s history.
Virtual Escape Room (Curse of the Werewolf, Time’s Ticking, Time’s Ticking Junior, Jack’s Hangover, Mayday)
- We have taken our popular physical Escape Room experience online and developed our very own original Online Escape Room for participants to be fully engaged in a totally immersive virtual environment with an exciting storyline combined with challenging puzzles.
Giant Board Games
- Our giant-sized and life-sized board games encourage participants to play in teams, fostering an appreciation of team work and encourage bonding as the team stick together to accomplish a common goal.
Leather Workshop (Stitched Leather / Non-Stitched Leather)
- Our Leather Crafting Workshops are not only about crafting leather products but also crafting character, leadership, teamwork and creativity.
Candle Making Workshop (Gel Candle / Soy Candle)
- Come together with your colleagues at work and bond through candle making! Over 60+ Candle Making Figurines Across 6 Different Categories To Choose From!
Clay Making Workshop
- Our clay making miniature food workshop is perfect for teams looking for a fun and enjoyable team activity suitable for a wide range of ages! We have a wide variety of Clay Making Workshop packages ranging from Individual Clay Making, Virtual Clay Making and more!
SaberFit
- SaberFit is a high energy group fitness class that combines combat sabers, saber striking techniques and fitness exercises, perfect for both beginners and exercise enthusiasts.
Team Building Singapore Guide
A cohesive unit that functions like a well-oiled machine. Team building Singapore events and team building activities are designed to help people learn team bonding, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop skills such as communication skills, creative thinking, and problem solving.
The Fun Empire is Singapore’s leading team building company with a wide range of fun and interactive team building activities that are suitable for all types of groups. We have a team of experienced event consultants who will be able to advise you on the best team building activity for your group. Contact us today to find out more!
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