Summer Corporate Party Ideas For Work

Summertime is the season for soaking up the warm weather and celebrating the joyful activities it brings with your team. From the classic corporate summer party and corporate team-building activities, it’s a time of a busy yet entertaining schedule for all. 

Whether you’re part of a small or large team, getting to know each other and having fun can cultivate a positive working environment and boost well-being and morale. 

As the season of joy and recreation, you want to make the summer corporate party a winner. We’ve shared tips on integrating the summer corporate party with corporate team-building activities and ideas on what to do.

Types of Summer Corporate Event Party Ideas:

Whether you’re planning an event for a team of 3 or 30, take a look at our top 5 corporate summer party ideas that your whole team will love, come rain or shine!

Race each other at go-karting

Whatever the weather, zoom your way into fun by going karting with your work colleagues at one of over 30 indoor tracks around the UK. 

Go karting is an exciting activity, whether you choose outdoor or indoor courses. It’s an opportunity to get your team together in go karting gear and see who the best driver is. You can create certificates for the ‘best driver’, and ‘fastest driver’, for example, to add an element of further competition and corporate team-building into the day. With go-karting, you have many options, from shorter to longer sessions. We offer a bespoke corporate go-karting package tailored to the company’s needs. You can use our meeting rooms for brainstorming or training, fuel yourself with breakfast on us and then channel all your energy into racing. We’ll brief you on what to expect, divide you into groups and advise you on leading your team to victory with turbo-charge go-karting.

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Combine go-karting and gaming with Combat Karts

Does your team love gaming and karting? The best corporate party idea is to combine the two. Prepare yourself for the nail-biting laps and being part of a real-life video game. Our combat go-karting service features just that, allowing you to compete with other players for the podium. This is one of the best team-building activities for corporate away days in our eyes! 

You can use boosts and bonuses to increase your speed and slow down the opposition - the ideal way to test your team-building skills. You’ll forget about traditional racing and see which one of your team members has the skills to come out on top.

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Win at laser combat

Another opportunity to channel that competitive energy is through laser combat. Depending on the size of your group will determine how you split up into teams. Whatever the way, the team members you buddy up with can work together to be the winning team. If you play independently against each other, you’ll guarantee a hilarious time and stories to chat about when you’ve finished.

We provide laser combat in our indoor and outdoor multi-level arena, holding up to 30 players, with a sniper tower, mazes and atmospheric music. It’s a party for your team to let loose and channel their inner gamer child again. We can help you organise a party, whether it’s a small group or if you’d like to hire the entire venue.

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Put your crazy golf skills to the test

Summertime calls for a round or two of crazy golf. Crazy golf is a revolutionary and exciting activity everyone loves, whether competitive or not. It’s an easy-to-play game and suitable for every set of skills. The beauty of crazy golf is you can book in as many rounds as you like or combine it with another activity that suits your party. You may begin with a round of crazy golf and then book a restaurant for dinner and drinks to complete the party, for example. Alternatively, double up the crazy golf with another activity, such as darts or laser tag. We offer the ultimate crazy golfing experience at Team Sport for parties, from small to larger groups of people. To amp up the competitive nature, you can even offer prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, adding to the stories and memories you’ll make together.

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BBQs and garden parties

The sun is shining, and summer is the time to embrace the blue skies and hot weather with your work colleagues. BBQs and garden parties are where it’s at if you want to relax, eat delicious food, drink a cheeky cocktail, listen to music and socialise with your colleagues. It’s a low-key yet enjoyable time to soak up that much-needed vitamin D and have quality time outside the work environment.

Office Olympics

Like a sports day for adults, hosting an office Olympics can be an out-of-the-box way to bring your colleagues out of their comfort zones and test their teamwork skills. Deciding to host an office Olympics is one thing, but coming up with ideas for the various challenges is another. Why not ask your colleagues to get creative and suggest ideas for ‘sports’ you can all compete in? It’s a great way to let off some steam and connect with colleagues you don’t often interact with. Remember to host an awards event after!

Go for rooftop drinks

If you’re looking to celebrate in style, a rooftop bar can be the perfect location to celebrate the return of the sun. Rooftop drinks can make for a party to remember, with stunning views and cocktails to tickle your tastebuds. Why not throw some entertainment into the mix, like live music or a quiz? Rooftop drinks make for a memorable corporate party that will get people talking.

Staff retreat

For some, the thought of a weekend or week-long sleepover with your colleagues sounds a bit over-the-top - but it doesn’t need to be! A staff retreat can be a relaxed, fun-filled adventure that you can make your own. Choose a location, either close to home or abroad and plan some leisure activities to get to know each other and destress. Make sure you have a range of activities to choose from so your colleagues are comfortable and excited to take part.

Outdoor cinema 

Why not escape any work-related stress with an outdoor cinema party? You could choose to attend a public screening or organise it yourself. Hire a large screen, get some food at the ready and decide on a movie that your colleagues will love. To make the event more exciting, why not set a dress code themed to the movie? The options for making an outdoor cinema party your own are endless. A night at the movies is a party your colleagues won’t forget.

Volunteering

Why not combine giving back to your local community and spending time with colleagues? Volunteering is a unique summer party idea, which can improve colleague relationships and teamwork while helping others. Contact a local charity, host a fundraiser or host a beach or park clean-up to remove litter from the local area.

Scavenger hunt

If you’re looking for a unique summer party idea that gets your colleagues on their feet, a scavenger hunt may suit your taste. You can make it personal, using whatever items and locations you like, and even create a map for your colleagues to follow! Split your colleagues into teams to work together, and get them to interact with those they wouldn’t usually work with. Once you’ve finished and awarded the winning team their prize, you can head to a nearby bar to celebrate.

Summer campout

A summer corporate party doesn’t need to be super serious! Why not opt for a cosy campout to relax and enjoy each other’s company away from the office? Cook up a feast on the barbecue, light the bonfire and get the drinks flowing. Not only is a summer campout a more affordable party option, it’s also something different and a great way to get to know your colleagues. Once you’re all partied out you can head to your tent for a peaceful night’s sleep!

Road trip to the beach

Why not make your corporate summer party a whole-day experience with a road trip to the beach? Hire some minivans, pack the deck chairs and a picnic and let your colleagues soak up the sun and completely unwind. It’s a fairly low-budget way to celebrate summer and your colleague’s hard work. Once the sun sets, you could make use of disposable barbecues to cook up a storm on the beach!

How to plan a summer corporate party:

Every occasion is more effortless when prepared in advance. If you’re planning your summer corporate party, here are the steps to think about:

• Start planning early - The sooner you consider, the more time you’ll have to plan the party of the year.
• Decide on the party type - Every team is different, and whether you’d prefer a high-octane activity like go-karting or a chilled food and drink event.
• Ask your team’s thoughts - At the end of the day, you want your team to enjoy themselves and develop their relationships with each other, and asking for their opinion can inspire you on which party to go for.
• Set a budget - A budget helps you book an event in your means and understand the type of party you can afford.
• Ask about dietary requirements - Whatever party you choose, food and drink are essential and asking your team if they have any requirements can help you plan accordingly.

Are you thinking about corporate summer party ideas? At Team Sport, we’re go-karting specialists, offering all types of parties, from go-kart racing to laser tag. Contact our team today for more information about our party packages and other services.