Corporate team-building is paramount to the success of any company. Stimulated, happy employees are not only more resourceful problem solvers, they are more productive in a group environment. The payoff from holding on a team-building event is simple to grasp; increased creativity and productivity!

Workers spend day after day side by side in the office, but rarely get to know each other in social settings. Stepping out from behind the desk anb playing interactive games creates a whole new dynamic for your employees. Events like this are crucial for overcoming sterotypes and breaking free from everyday routine thinking.

Inviting your employees to interact on a level playing field, away from the hierarchies and job titles, helps them begin to understand the importance of being a cohesive team, capable of achieving goals as a team. This is never made simpler then by picking up a ball and having some fun.

Catalina Island is an exciting destination for your corporate team-building event. The island is set up perfectly for these type of events, and it is just a short drive and ferry ride from San Diego or Los Angeles. Following are some great ideas to add to your list of team-building events, all waiting for you on Catalina Island:

Catalina Island Golf Cart Road Rally

This is no run-of-the-mill road rally! Four person teams take to the streets of Avalon in a one of Catalina Islands famous modified golf carts, armed with a colorful local area map and a booklet of Avalon trivia. Participants learn about Catalina’s abundantly rich history while practicing their teamwork. Each milestone is documented with a polaroid camera and points are scored as each team meets their goals. The road rally is a perfect way to explore the island, learn, and makes a great team-building experience.

Catalina Island Super Beach Sports

Get your game on in front a private beachfront club a hundred yards from the beach. The private club is capable of fully catered lunches and dinners for large groups in its restaurant. Events can include pigskin relay, gunny sack races, hula hoop toss, croquette, volleyball, Frisbee, horseshoes, water balloon toss and beach scavenger hunt. Activities can be easily customized to suit your taste. This is a great place to take over and make your own for a day!

Catalina Island Kayak Relay Races

Paddle towards victory with your partner! Easy to maneuver two-person sit-on-top ocean kayaks provide the vehicle for this popular team-building event. The calm waters of Avalon Bay make this safe and fun. Participants are challenged to complete tricky maneuvers like paddling backwards and navigating courses. Of course, each two-person team must work together to achieve their goals. The colorful kayaks, friendly competition, sunshine and crystal clear water brings out the kid in everyone involved!

Catalina Island Golf Tournaments

Golf Pros go home! Tee off with Judy from finance. Enough said? Golf makes for a great day outdoors, provides friendly competition, and keeps everyone focused on a goal. For anyone who hates golf, there is always the golf cart and a cold beverage!

Catalina Island Mini-Golf Tournaments

Maybe golf is too much like your plans for the weekend. Then hold your event at the Catalina Island Mini-Golf facility. Putting around the course is a great way to enjoy friendly competition and have a good laugh with your co-workers.

Catalina Island Jet-Ski competitions

Perhaps your employees need to be shaken up a bit! Organizing a Jet-Ski competition is something they wont soon forget, and is guaranteed fun!

Catalina island is both affordable and easy to get to, making it a prime location for your corporate event. Your employees will love the ride over and a fun filled day of unique Island-Style team-building events, great food and drinks.