Event Kings: teambuilding

Our Favorite Teambuilding Events!

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Teambuilding events are one of our favorite types to produce. They are always fun, creative and rewarding. You truly see the affects these programs have on the guests. From companies to schools, all participants of teambuilding programs leave united.

One of our favorite themes was our "Superhero" theme for our client Taboola. They created their entire conference around it, including the teambuilding "build your own superhero" contest. Guests were given all sorts of materials and clothing to create their perfect superhero.

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Another option is our classic "Drop" contest where guests participate in an auction for various materials that will help them make the perfect landing spot for an egg. This two part event forces the team to manage money, work together and communicate ideas.

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One of our most popular summertime events is "Sandcastle Teambuilding." Teams watch a demonstration by professional sandcastle builders and from their need to collaborate and communicate on designing and building their own castle. Some clients have even picked a theme that teams have to be inspired by. This event can be done on OR off the beach!

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For those off-site conferences in quaint towns or even big cities, a scavenger hunt is always a hit! Our customized questions allows this activity to be done anywhere. It is a wonderful way for teams to work on navigation skills, communication and outside of the box thinking.

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Go Big or Go Home!

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This year Event Kings decided to go big or go home! When the corporate picnic season came the trend was over-sized classics like billiards, darts, chess, traffic jam and Jenga. Even our entertainment was larger than life. For one of our corporate carnival events a 10' stilt-walker roamed the event both setting the tone and wowing the guests. Dressed as a ring leader, this interactive entertainment elevated the party.

Our giant billiards proved to be a big hit at our company picnics for guests of all ages. All you need is space for this interactive game, we bring the rest. Players roll the balls into the pockets and have opportunities to hit others out of the way.

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Our giant inflatable dart board makes a statement and provides endless fun. No sharp points here! Guests throw cones and try to hit the bulls-eye.

Our giant chess game is not only a fun twist on the classic game but it also beautiful decor for your event. Guests move the light weight pieces to their places and try to capture their opponents King!

Jenga is the ultimate party game and this giant version makes it even better! Reaching over five feet high at the end, this competitive game draws in spectators, making this game not only fun for the player but entertainment for all guests.

Our giant Traffic Jam game is perfect for teambuilding and fun events alike. Your goal is to escape the traffic jam and get your car through the exit.

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Even our balloons were big this year! These three foot balloons were a simple but elegant way to fill a big tent. Adding color and height, these balloons provide a wow factor at a reasonable price.

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Team Building

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The Benefits of Team Building

Team building is a job technique in which employees are viewed as members of interdependent teams instead of as individual workers. Team building is used to increase trust, communication, problem-solving skills and of course, team development. At Event Kings, we do so many unique team building events with companies of various sizes with one thing in common – everyone always has a blast!

When we are producing a team building event, we work closely with the organization to create activities that will perfectly fit their company culture and get all of their employees excited and motivated.

Studies have shown that team building can immeasurably boost employee performance and productivity in the work place. Here at Event Kings, we truly believe in the importance of working with a team and being in a positive work environment.

One exciting team building event we did was an Olympic style boat building race over the summer. We had employees break into teams and each team had to work together to build their own boat and then they had to race them.

These employees learned in an exciting and fun way, how teams can assist them in dealing with issues they encounter everyday; such as managing limited resources, constrained budgets, and work delegation.

Team building events are a unique way to boost a company's team morale and maximize team efficiency. The opportunities for team building activities are endless with Event Kings because we can personalize everything to your needs!

Check out our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to see the types of activities we have produced.

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Bring Your Child to Work Day

Bring Your Child To Work Day

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April 26th, 2012
Learning & Fun Activities
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According to Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation- This year's National Take Your Child to Work Day is April 26th, 2012.

Kids are always ecstatic to go to work with their Mom or Dad, because in their minds...
Work is way better than School!

Most companies have some activities and challenges for the children when they arrive at work with their parents.

Last year we planned and produced an array of learning and fun activities for a Corporate Company that was participating in the Holiday.

We provided some strolling entertainment like Balloon Artists & Stilt Walkers.

We also provided Carnival Tents with Old Fashioned Games. For participating in the games we give away Instant Win Candy & Small Prizes.

We had an Arts & Craft Station too. Most of the crafts we offer can be customized to your event or Company. For example we can put the logo of the company on a cookie, T-shirt or bag- and the kids can color it in and take it home to enjoy.

Color A Cookie- With Edible Coloring Markers

Decorate Your Own T-Shirt

Or some team building activities, like Giant Jenga, that help the children work together while still having fun.

Check with your HR Department to see if your company offers this experience, if they don't it might be a new idea to propose. You can always incorporate some education of your company into our activities.

If it is offered, you should double check the date- Some companies hold it on different days. Also, you should check the allowed age range- most recommend ages 8-15.

If you would like a proposal tailored to your Company for Bring Your Child To Work Day- Contact us and let us plan a Great Day for Your Children, and of course You!

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Event Recep: Go-Kart Teambuilding!

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Last week we produced a build-your-own go-kart Teambuilding event and it was a hit! The guests were divided into 4 teams of 3 and told to build their Go-Karts out of PVC parts, plywood, zip ties, etc. Extra points were given for creativity. Then when they were done they got to race them in the parking lot of Garden City Hotel.

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Event Recap: Fall Sales Rally

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Last night we ran a military themed Fall Sales Rally. What a great event! The theme modeled after one of the greatest movies ever; Top Gun. We had Olympic games and customized it around the theme with games like "military dress," "military strut" and even "bucket brigade." We even decorated the entire venue with balloons and real military props. It was such a hit! The energy was buzzing throughout the room. The marketing manager said in his speech that the sales increased on the heels of each one of those team building events...I have a feeling this event will bring record breaking sales results!

Here are some great pictures of the set up.

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Event Recap - Summer Teambuilding Part 1

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I guess you can say there are many companies who put corporate picnics on their resume. Sure, if you bring some food, tables and balloons you can call it a "picnic." But few, if any, create the experience we do. This picnic combined the popular teambuilding program. We used Olympic games, carnival games, high striker and event ping pong as ways for teams to wrack up points. The best part was the week before; teams showed their spirit by hanging banners, sending fun and creative e-mails and building excitement for the big day. And excited they were! Despite the heat, everyone at this picnic was smiling ear to ear and getting into the spirit of the day.

Green team and yellow team competing in sack races and land skis.

See the team spirit with the sign hanging from the side of the building? How cool is that? Pictured on the right is the high striker where guests came to test their strength.

Our Activities Director kept everything moving and grooving to great tunes - he also announced the Olympic games and gave the teams the rules.

Carnival tents gave teams more chances to earn some points. Here this guy thought the Live Wire was easy…little did he know!

Fortune Tellers were there to give whimsical feel and nice break to the festivities. I'm not sure if they predicted who was going to win, but they did give some insight into the future. True to Event Kings style we had a coordinator there taking names so it was nice and organized.

More to come about the food, winners and client response...

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Mitzvah Fun in the Sand

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Last weekend was an awesome B'nai Mitzvah (a simultaneous Bar Mitzvah for twins) on the beach. Ideal weather it was not but thanks to the entire office doing daily chants, there was no rain! Hence we went ahead and had a sandcastle building tournament. Yup, you read right - we broke the kids down into teams decked out in custom printed bandannas and had them build their own sandcastle. We had an expert on site who first taught a few tricks and made an amazing castle to demonstrate. The best castle won, but like at all mitzvahs (or any young adult party) prizes were given to every kid. Here are some pictures from the FABULOUS event:

Sweet castle made by our pro with the guests of honor's names on it (Edan and Aviv).

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Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

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The latest event trends are evoking memories of our childhood. Game programs, balloons, candy stations are just a few things that are bringing us back to the good old days of our youth.

We recently did a teambuilding program for Long Island Real Estate group that incorporated “Flag Day” or “Sports Day” games like over under water balloon, land skis, ducky relay race and Giant Jenga. Everyone had a blast, and how can you not when you have swim fins on your hands

and a duck bill on your forehead and you are carrying a balloon to the other side of a field? Even the biggest cynic has to smile at that! And every time we do one of these programs there is always a Negative Nelly in the group who has a “this is so dumb” face on and you know what? they are the person who comes to the event in drag as a cheerleader with blue wig and pom-poms…its true, I’ve seen it myself. Honestly, these simple games work to bring an office together, to break the ice at a sales meeting or even to just feel like kids again at a backyard party.

On the cover of Martha Stewart Weddings this month was a gorgeous bride with balloons! How childish can you get? But it looked awesome. As a floral designer I am not initially inclined to suggest balloons for a wedding but I think we have come far from the 1980’s balloon heart behind the Dais. The key to making this work is bright colors and large sizes. Go for bright red and teal in 24” and 36”. It will fill up the space and make a visual impact in a tent or a venue with high ceilings. To keep it elegant add a floral base of roses. If this is too kiddie for your taste, think about hanging oversized balloons upside down. Fill them with air or nitrogen and you have inexpensive lanterns! One 36” (that’s a whopping 3 feet) costs around $20 compared to a 36” balloon that will cost $4 for 10. Sadly air is not free in this case as you will need a compressor which can easily be rented.

Ok, I know this trend has been around for a while now but I hope everyone considers it for any event. The candy store is the quintessential memory of happy childhoods. This is an easy thing to set up yourself but here are a few pointers:

*Try to have someone man it so they can invite guests over and replenish popular favorites.
*Don’t put out chocolate on a hot day, nothing spoils a party like brown stuff on a nice dress.
*Personalize the containers. Look for small Chinese takeout boxes or wax paper bags and put stickers on it with the date and name of the party.
*Label your candy in case someone has allergies.

Also, check out this awesome website from someone who ONLY does candy stations for events. http://amyatlas.com/index.php/main/

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