Build a Raft Team Building Activity
Ready to get your feet wet – literally? The Build-a-Raft Competition is one of our most dynamic and collaborative team building events. Combining creativity, competition, and water-based action, this program challenges your group to design, build, and race makeshift rafts using only the materials provided.
Perfect for a hot day or a spirited offsite, this program is sure to make waves.
Program Agenda
In this action-packed team building challenge, participants are split into teams of 10 and given a set of unconventional building materials, like PVC pipes, inner tubes, wood, float rings, pool noodles, and tarps. Their mission? To engineer a functional, floatable raft before time runs out.
The building phase isn’t just about structure – it’s also about spirit. Teams can earn extra points for:
- Demonstrating high energy and teamwork
- Designing a creative team flag
- Performing a hilarious sea chantey in front of the crowd
Once rafts are complete, teams transport their vessels to the starting line and prepare for the relay-style regatta. Each leg of the race involves 2–3 paddlers switching out with teammates and exchanging paddles and lifejackets. It’s a fast-paced, laugh-filled test of coordination, strategy, and balance.
At the end of the race, all efforts are celebrated, final points are tallied, and champions are crowned. Whether your group is paddling in a lake, pool, or ocean, this program delivers unforgettable moments and strong team connections.
Program Outcomes & Takeaways
- Strengthens problem-solving and time management under pressure
- Encourages collaborative engineering and creative thinking
- Boosts team morale with hands-on, shared challenges
- Promotes trust, laughter, and a little healthy competition
- Creates unforgettable memories through physical, high-energy teamwork
Program Customization
- Themed race variations (pirates, survival, Olympics, etc.)
- Custom award categories (best chant, most creative design, etc.)
- Adjusting physical requirements to accommodate all ability levels
Ready to make a splash with your team? Book your Build-a-Raft Competition today!
To ensure a great experience, aspects of this program may be modified for your group size, group makeup, time available, and other variables.
I had to pass along that our staff is still buzzing about the Build-a-Raft Competition. Everyone had a great time. The adventure was just outstanding, a real lifetime memory. Who would have thought that you could build boats out of the materials provided and then race them in the river. AMAZING!