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Groups of any size

With our talent, technique, and proprietary technology, we are the go-to company for corporate groups of any size with 30 to over 6,000 participants. The most common question we recieve is what are our most popular programs by group size? Small, Medium and Large Groups Small Groups with 30 to 150 participants enjoy an up close and … Continued

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National Trivia Day

Did you know that January 4th is National Trivia Day? Did you also know that the word “trivia” is plural for the word trivium? Trivium means “place where three roads meet”. From the Latin word “tri” which means three and “via” which means road. According to Dictionary.com the word “trivia” means: “matters or things that … Continued

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  • By Gina Columbo
  • In Holiday
  • Posted December 19, 2018

Christmas Traditions

Christmas is celebrated by people all around the world, in many different ways, and for some countries, the celebrations go beyond the one day. At various times throughout history the celebration of Christmas was banned due to its religious aspects, and in some countries, it is still forbidden. In England during 1644-1660 Oliver Cromwell put … Continued

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  • By Gina Columbo
  • In Holiday
  • Posted December 12, 2018

The First Day of Winter

Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the longest night, occurs every December. The date for the Winter Solstice varies from the 20th to the 23rd. The 21st and the 22nd being the two most common dates. 1903 was the last time that the Winter Solstice occurred on the 23rd, and it won’t … Continued

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  • By Gina Columbo
  • In Holiday
  • Posted December 6, 2018

The History of Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated for eight days and eight nights. It is also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication. Although most commonly observed in December, it has a few times taken place in November, even coinciding with the Thanksgiving holiday. This year it will begin on … Continued

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Roles of Team Building in the Workplace

The dynamic of the workplace has changed a lot in the past years. People are no longer used to working in an office for 8 hours and then going home. They need something more than that to be productive. Businesses are now embracing an open, flexible, and collaborative way of working. Therefore, they encourage employees … Continued

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Black Friday History

It may come as a surprise that the term “Black Friday” did not originate with shopping. It was first used to reference a stock market crash that occurred on September 24th, 1869. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that the name became associated with retail. On the day after Thanksgiving, people would fill the city of … Continued

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  • By Gina Columbo
  • In Holiday
  • Posted November 19, 2018

Thanksgiving – In the Beginning & Today

Thanksgiving, as it is known today, is vastly different then from how it originated. There wasn’t always a Macy’s parade, or watching a football game, nor was pumpkin pie a dessert staple. These tried and true traditions only came into existence many years after the first Thanksgiving. How it all began In November of 1621, … Continued

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Escape Room SmartHunt

An escape room is a so-called “game”. It’s an adventure where groups between 8-10 people are “locked” in a room. Players must solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objective at hand. Players are given a set time limit, usually one hour, to unveil the secret plot … Continued

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Program-Pairings

Program-Pairings We now offer Program-Pairings, perfect for a full-day experience! These programs complement one another, with the second program reinforcing the lessons learned in the first program. Pair your two favorite programs for a FULL DAY of meaningful and high-level learning! Escape Smart Hunt® and Corporate Survivor In this competitive 2-part series, points earned and the items … Continued

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