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Corporate team building

Get ready to boost your team’s morale by participating in our unique team building activities at Evergreen Brick Works! Our unrivaled venue offers the perfect combination of discovery and connection through our nature-based activities that will help your team bond and grow.

Designed to inspire collaboration, encourage communication, practice problem-solving and improve teamwork in a stunning natural setting, your team will be challenged and inspired to push themselves to new heights and goals together. Our program facilitators will ensure your team has a memorable, impactful and wild experience.

 

Whether you’re looking to increase team productivity or simply have fun outside of your workspace, Evergreen Brick Works is the perfect destination for you. Join us and experience the power of corporate team building in Toronto’s urban wild!

 

The Corporate Team Building Program supports community programs at Evergreen Brick Works such as Weekend Nature Play.

Program details

Time

All Corporate Team Building activities run for 1.5hrs. Optional add-ons can be purchased.

Group size

The minimum number of participants is 10 people. The maximum number of participants is activity dependent.

Location

All team building activities are held at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON) and are facilitated by Evergreen staff.

What to wear

Please dress appropriately and comfortably for the weather as our activities run in rain, shine or snow.

Corporate team building activities

Clay Works

Shape, mold and get your hands dirty with clay and natural materials to unlock your inner potter!

 

Learn to build an individual planter pot using a traditional hand building technique called coil building. Once you’ve mastered your pottery skills, you and your team will contribute to building a larger piece, one coil at a time. Pieces are fired and glazed on site and ready for your enjoyment in the office or at home within a week.

  • Pricing: $110+HST/person based on a group of 30 people. Prices will vary depending on group size.
  • Available to book year-round on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote
Fire & Knives

How fast can you start a fire? Learn how to build a fire using traditional fire-starting techniques and hone your camp bush craft skills with an introduction to whittling using carving knives.

 

Channel your wilderness survival skills and work together as a team to put your fire building and carving skills to the test in this timed challenge!

  • Pricing: $80+HST/person based on a group of 30 people. Prices will vary depending on group size.
  • Available to book from Monday to Friday from January – June & October – December
  • Program start times vary and are flexible
  • Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote
Shelter Build Challenge

Create a shelter using loose materials that can withstand the elements of nature!

 

In this timed challenge, teams work collaboratively to build a shelter that will be tested for strength, wind resistance, waterproofing, and more. Please note this activity may involve lifting and carrying loose materials.

  • Pricing: $75+HST/person based on a group of 30 people. Prices will vary depending on group size.
  • Available to book from Monday to Saturday from January – June & October – December
  • Program start times vary and are flexible
  • Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote
Nature in the City

Slow down, get outside into the fresh air and discover Toronto’s urban wilderness and ravine systems.

 

In this activity, reconnect with nature starting with a guided walking tour led by your program facilitator where you’ll learn about the local ecology recognize edible plants followed by nature-based sensory games to guide you to discover more about Toronto’s urban wild.

  • Pricing: $60+HST/person based on a group of 30 people. Prices will vary depending on group size.
  • Available to book year-round from Monday to Saturday
  • Program start times vary and are flexible
  • Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote
Nature Scavenger Hunt

Work in teams to unearth the secrets of the natural world and urban history at Evergreen Brick Works!

 

Embark on a site-wide scavenger hunt to complete two sets of themed challenges riddles, and questions as quickly as possible. This activity is a fun and competitive way to build your group’s connection, teamwork and communication skills!

  • Pricing: $65+HST/person based on a group of 30 people. Prices will vary depending on group size.
  • Available to book year-round from Monday to Saturday
  • Program start times vary and are flexible
  • Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote
Corporate Team Building Activity Add-Ons

Facilitated Guided Quarry Walk

  • Focused on the ecological and historical significance of the quarry
  • Additional $10+HST/per person
  • Approximately 30 minutes in length
  • Additional time is an additional cost. Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote

 

Roasting Fire and Seasonal Treat

  • Enjoy seasonally roasted treats around a cozy fire
  • Additional $10+HST/per person
  • Approximately 30 minutes in length
  • Additional time is an additional cost. Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote

 

Lite Snacks and Beverages

  • Often paired with our Roasting Fire and Seasonal Treat add-on option
  • This may include apple cider, hot cocoa and marshmallows, sparkling water, juice, granola bars and/or cookies
  • Additional $13+HST/per person
  • Additional time is an additional cost. Please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for more information and details for a quote

 

Catered Food & Beverage Services

 

Meeting Rooms and/or Indoor Spaces

 

Historical Tour of Evergreen Brick Works Industrial Pad

Corporate Team Building Gallery

We invite you to take a look into our past corporate team building programs that took place at Evergreen Brick Works. If you’re interested in booking an activity with us, we’d love to hear from you

FAQs

Do you offer catering services, and can we bring our own food?

We do not offer catering services but our on-site restaurant, PICNIC Cafe does! We recommend you reaching out to them directly to inquire about their catering services at info@picnic-brickworks.ca for menu option, pricing and availability.

You are also welcome to bring your own lunch or catered service! If you require any meeting room or indoor space to have your lunch, please reach out to events@evergreen.ca.

Can I have my Corporate Team Building program catered?

Yes! Please reach out to info@picnic-brickworks.ca for menu options, pricing and availability

For the Clay Works program, how do we collect our finished pottery pieces?

All clay creations will be fired and glazed within 1-2 days of your scheduled corporate team building activity. Once they are fully dried and ready (approx. 1 week after your activity), you will be notified via email when to pick up your clay creations from Evergreen Brick Works.

We are looking for a custom Corporate Team Building package. Can we customize the program?

Unfortunately, this is not an option. All our corporate team building activities have been thoughtfully crafted to embody our values towards exploration and nature connection that are place-based, ecological, experiential, active, art-infused and integrated with traditional knowledge.

Program substitutions or customizations are not available. If your group size is more than 50 participants, please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for a custom quote, availability and more information.

What does a Corporate Team Building program include and what should my team expect?

You can expect to have fun while strengthening team connections through our nature-based activities in the heart of the Lower Don Valley!

Each corporate team building activity has been carefully crafted for you to have an urban yet wild experience like no other in Toronto where your team will be inspired to push themselves to achieve new heights and goals together.

Each program:
includes 1 team building activity
runs for approximately 1.5hrs
requires a minimum of 10 participants*
runs in rain, shine or snow

Take a sneak peek into our Sample Schedulefor a Corporate Team Building program at Evergreen Brick Works.

*For more than 50 participants or to inquire about our corporate team building program, please reach out to natureplay@evergreen.ca for a custom quote, availability and more information

Do you have a rescheduling policy?

Yes, in the event of a cancellation 48 hours prior to your scheduled program date, we can reschedule you to our next available date within the same package and add-on options in addition to an extra 10% administrative fee. Requests for rescheduling must be made in writing and submitted to natureplay@evergreen.ca at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled program date.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

In the event of a cancellation, a written notice received by email is required 14 days before your scheduled program date. If a cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to your scheduled program date, 25% of the total cost will not be refunded. Otherwise, program fees are refundable, less a 10% administration fee. Requests for cancellations must be made in writing and submitted to natureplay@evergreen.ca

Book today

Enquire about our Corporate Team Building experience and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have questions, write to us at natureplay@evergreen.ca. We’d love to hear from you!

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