Looking for a corporate team building experience in New Orleans that will shake things up and strengthen bonds? We’ve got you covered!
From physical challenges to escape rooms, here are five of the most popular team building activities the crescent city has to offer.
1. LOOP NOLA Ropes Course, City Park
1031 Harrison Dr.
504-330-5369
LOOP NOLA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide positive outdoor experiences for youth in New Orleans. One of the ways we fund this mission is by offering high-quality corporate team building activities on our challenge course in City Park.
Work together to problem-solve low ropes challenges close to the ground. Or, take things into the air on the high ropes for an added thrill. Your team will practice:
goal setting
cooperation
leadership
self-confidence
trust-building
teamwork
…all while supporting a great local cause and getting a little exercise.
The LOOP NOLA staff are trained and certified by the Association for Challenge Couse Technology and are committed to facilitating a safe and meaningful experience. This contributes to our success rate in providing corporate teams with meaningful, productive experiences.
2. Clue Carré, CBD
830 Union St.
504-667-2583
If you’re looking for an escape room, look no further than Clue Carré. The longest-standing escape room in New Orleans has operated since 2015. Over the years, they’ve learned a thing or two about hosting corporate team building experiences.
Expect your team to:
collaborate in a low-stakes, high-rewards environment
express themselves in ways they normally don’t at work
get to know one another better
discover leaders, followers, and other personality types in the group
grow closer together regardless of whether they escape the room
Clue Carré has additional locations in Metairie and Kenner and can accommodate 20-39 players at a time depending on location. Larger groups can buy out the facility for an exclusive experience.
3. The New Movement, Bywater
2706 St. Claude Ave
512-788-2669
Want a team that thinks on their feet and anticipates coworkers’ next move? A cooperative improv class may be just the ticket.
The New Movement (TNM) is a growing comedy organization in New Orleans. But that’s not all. Many corporations and companies have taken advantage of their business improv workshops to enhance team members’:
listening skills
collaboration
confidence
focus in the creative process
The staff at TNM are happy to customize experiences to your team’s needs. Their team building curriculum guides groups to learn to think as a collective, building trust and cooperation in the process.
4. Strayboots, French Quarter
Haight St & Ashbury St
(877) 787-2929
strayboots.com/usa/new-orleans/
If you think a scavenger hunt would boost team morale, check out Strayboots’ New Orleans operation. With team building activities for company outings, orientations, competitions, and more, it’s easy to get exactly what you need.
Strayboots hosts strategy games, scavenger hunts, and team building events that send participants out in New Orleans neighborhoods searching for clues and landmarks. Experiences are designed to double as self-guided tours of:
Louisiana history
southern architecture
cultural landmarks
local haunts
popular venues
Learn about the city beyond Mardi Gras and the Saints. From Cajun culture to Jazz music halls, there’s so much the crescent city has to offer.
5. New Orleans Secrets Tours, French Quarter
519 Wilkinson St. Ste 100
504-517-5397
Looking for something a little more laid back? Why not let your team bond over a tour of New Orleans’ best-kept secrets?
New Orleans Secrets Tours blends history, magic, and time for mingling and networking in their customizable experiences. Focus on team building with a small group, or work with them to organize a large parade to celebrate your team’s achievements.
Tours can include:
great eateries
music venues
haunted buildings
tarot readings
natural history
…and more!
The New Orleans Secrets team can even organize a night out on the town for your team complete with cocktails and live jazz. How’s that for team bonding?
