Team Building
Team-Building Outings
All of our guided expereinces are great team-building events! Paddle Boston also offers a variety of facilitated team-building options tailored to your needs — from simple paddling trips on the river, to guided outings, to events led by our trained team-building facilitators.
Facilitated Team-Building Events
Our trained facilitators will work with your group — new recruits, a branch office, long-time co-workers, and more — to improve cohesion, cooperation, communication, synergy, and leadership. All outings include pre- and post-event briefings, with time on the water in between for your group to apply those skills and enjoy a welcome break from the office.
Team Races
We can facilitate a high energy canoe race tournament for your team! Youll form a team of 4-5 adults and captain an XL Canoe This experience works best for groups of 25-75 people, but can be tailered for smaller groups.
Pricing
| Setup, staffing, boat rental & facilitator (up to 25 participants) | $400 |
| XL Canoe rental for each team of 4-5 adults | $63 |
| Delivery fee of Canoes (if choice location does not have enough onsite) | $155 |
Poker Challenge
Communication, leadership, and problem solving are at the core of the Charles River Poker Challenge — along with a healthy dose of fun and adventure. Teams of 2–5 work together to collect 5 randomized poker cards as quickly and efficiently as possible. May the best hand win!
The Challenge
Using well-marked maps, each team will plan a route to all five stations and back to the starting point. Planning, paddling, and game strategy all factor into success — and each team has a chance to earn a “wild card” by completing a mystery challenge. Trophies are awarded for speed, team spirit, and the best poker hand.
Skills Developed
- Communication — From steering a boat to navigating a course, every step of the challenge depends on clear, effective communication between teammates.
- Leadership — Whether your style is laid-back, consensus-driven, or decisive, the Poker Challenge gives every type of leader a chance to identify, develop, and apply their strengths.
- Problem Solving — Success means tackling the small challenges between you and your goal. With a focus on goal-setting and group dynamics, teams build the tools to overcome obstacles together.
Event Day Schedule
- Briefing, Introduction & Setup — Facilitators cover the challenge details, run a warm-up activity, and review basic boating skills and equipment.
- Launch and Go (2 hours) — Teams launch onto the water and the challenge begins at the facilitator’s signal.
- Debrief — Teams reflect on their experience, share strategies and successes, and receive recognition for all participants. Trophies are awarded for best team spirit, fastest group, and best poker hand. (Optional barbecue available!)
Pricing
| Setup, staffing, boat rental & facilitator (up to 10 participants) | $1,300 |
| Each additional participant | $21 |
| Each additional facilitator | $260 |
| Delivery fee of Canoes (if choice location does not have enough onsite) | $155 |
One facilitator can work with a maximum of 25 participants. Facilitators provide off-water and on-water instruction but do not accompany groups on the water throughout the session. If you’d like guides on the water with your group, guides must be hired according to our guiding ratios.