Power Up Your Team

Washington D.C. is a historical city filled with culture and vibrance. It stands as the seat of American power and is the center of American politics. The city has immense historical significance and is the perfect spot to power up your team with some team building activities.

Honestly, it makes sense to engage in some team building activities in D.C., what better way to practice collaboration and communication than the seat of American politics. The people in D.C. make some of the most important decisions that preside over the American people. Pay attention to your surroundings and you might learn a thing or two about policy and decision making. This blog will help you pick the perfect spots for interactive and challenging team building activities for you and your crew! When exploring ‘The District” make sure you do it in comfort and luxury by booking a DC charter bus with Motor Coach Family of Brands!

Be a Tourist: American History

One of the best team building activities can be one of the simplest: Be a tourist. D.C. is the center of all American politics and history. There is the Washington Monument, The White House, The Smithsonian Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the U.S. Capitol! A great way to spend the day is to explore all these historic monuments and learn about American history and government. Group learning promotes an understanding of oneself and one another. Learning about American facts and histories allows you to see how others perceive the formation of this country and helps your team start conversations with each other. If you want a low stress and simple way to practice some team bonding activities, just be a tourist!

Potomac Paddle Club

The Potomac River runs through D.C. and has been a historical waterway for decades. The inhabitants of D.C. often get out on the river and participate in a variety of watersports. Take your team on an aquatic adventure and paddle around the Potomac River with Potomac Paddle Club. This activity allows you to see major waterfront views and sites around the city, all while spending some quality time with your team and developing a sense of community.

Visit a Museum

You would be remiss to not visit some of the iconic museums during your visit to D.C. The most famous museum in D.C. is the Smithsonian. Within the Smithsonian, you can find just about anything you could be interested in. Dinosaurs, Terracotta warriors, the original Star-Spangled Banner and many more are held in the walls of this historical institution. A perfect way to get your team thinking is by visiting the Smithsonian. Visiting a learning institution as a team builds community and facilitates learning, both of which are crucial to becoming a better team. By visiting a museum, your crew can exchange knowledge, talk about their perspectives on historical events, and form bonds with each other about common interests. Take your team to a museum for a fun day full of learning.

Kick Ax Throwing

Is your job stressful? Are you dying to let off some steam? Well, then this is the activity for you. We present: Ax throwing! At Kick Ax Throwing, you and your team are able to practice your aim and blow off some steam by throwing axes at targets. If you know your team could use a breather, this is the perfect opportunity to let them have that. Kick Ax Throwing makes sure all their customers have appropriate safety gear on when handling any type of weaponry, so you are in good (Ax throwing) hands. This activity allows your team to bond with each other and have a physical release of all the stresses of the corporate world. Consider this activity if you work in high stress environments and want to just throw an ax on the wall.

District Winery

District Winery is a winery in D.C. that has stunning views of D.C. and allows its customers to take wine tours and tastings around the venue. This is a perfect activity for a relaxing evening of bonding and camaraderie. If your team is on a trip to celebrate a milestone or if you just want to show them some extra love, treat them to a tasting experience at District Winery. Picture this, you and your crew explore and learn about the processes of making wine and then try some local wines in D.C. all while exploring gorgeous grounds and spending time together, I don’t know about you but that sounds like the perfect team building experience to me.

Escape Rooms

Escape rooms are the quintessential team building activity. Escape rooms are thought provoking challenges that require your team to collaborate, communicate, and execute, under pressures like time constraints. They combine the best aspects of team building and reveal what skills your members excel at. The best part about escape rooms is they are fun and interactive and there are a ton of them in D.C. You can choose between a variety of different themes in a variety of locations around the city. Maybe you and your team are special agents trying to diffuse a bomb, or maybe they are trying to figure out clues in a murder mystery, whatever the task, your team will have to get along and work together to find a common solution.

Improve your Improv

If you have any theater buffs in your team, or work in marketing or public relations, then an amazing team building activity for your group would be to catch an improv show and maybe even participate! Improv is a great way to keep your mind sharp and practice your quick wit. These skills are essential for anyone who has to deal with people or just wants to sharpen their intellect. Interpersonal skills are important to any business, so practicing improv is a great way to connect with people and practice your conversational skills. Moreover, interacting in a show or getting on stage builds confidence which is key in all aspects of business.

D.C. Team Building

So, as you can see, there is a variety of different team building activities that you can do in D.C. Whether it is brushing up on your American history, or paddling down the Potomac, or enjoying an elegant wine tour, or cracking some jokes at a local improv night, D.C. has it all. We know you won’t be disappointed in exploring ‘The District’ and we want you to be at your peak performance levels so make sure you and your team arrive in luxury and comfort by booking a charter bus with Motor Coach Family of Brands.