Team building refers to a wide range of activities, usually in a business context, for improving team performance. Team Building benefits can be applied to sports teams, school groups and corporate groups. Team building is not to be confused with "team recreation" that consists of activities for teams that are strictly recreational. Team Building is an important factor in every environment, it's the Gliding Revolution team focus to bring out the best in every team to ensure group-development, positive communication, leadership skills and the ability to work closely together as a team to problem solve. All group members play a valuable role with all of our exercises.
Work environments tend to focus on individuals and personal goals, with reward & recognition singling out the achievements of individual employees. The ability to create effective teams is a challenge in every organization, yet it's vital to a company's success.
Gliding Revolution is conveniently located in downtown Austin inside the Holiday Inn on Lady Bird Lake. We offer a great everyday outdoor Team Building facility right in downtown Austin or at the location of your choice! We specialize in Segway Team Building, Segway Tours and Camera-Capture scavenger hunts. Our activities are a great fit for a variety of occasions to include but not limited to: Birthday Parties, Corporate Outings, Business Orientations, Anniversary Parties or just Vacation Fun.
We have experienced Team Building facilitators that will take care of all the planning! Our facilitators always capture your experience with their cameras thru videos and digital images!
The Gliding Revolution team located in Austin organizes Team Building activities for groups in Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Fort Worth Texas.
Why Use Team Building Activities with Gliding Revolution?
Plain and simple...there is not another activity in Texas that matches the equal distribution of fun and benefit for every member of your team!
- Builds relationships among co-workers in the same office or at remote sites
- Reminds team members about the importance of planning and communication
- Increases appreciation for team diversity and individual strengths
Segway Team Building - $55/person
Have you thought about trying a Segway? We created the "Ride-it Experience," which gives small and large groups an affordable option to experience a Segway. The Ride-It Experience Activities are conducted using our field obstacle course for team relay games.
The Camera Capture - $45/person
We will divide your group into teams, and each team will then receive a list of things to capture with a digital camera. The first group to capture all of their assigned images and return to the starting area wins! For a grand finale, the entire group will get together to look at each team's slideshow of images.
Inviting Introductions - $15/person
A perfect addition to any tour or scavenger hunt!
Each team member is to state his or her name and attach an adjective to the name. This adjective describes a key characteristic but also starts with the person's first name. Examples: Suspicious Sonya, Neighborly Nathan, and Dependable Dan. Each team member will have a temporary name-tag with his or her nickname written on it.
Walk-about Scavenger Hunt - $45/person
This exciting pursuit is perfect for all groups. It consists of an indoor, nature or city adventure to complete specific tasks. This is a great activity for large work groups. Normally lasts 1-3 hours
Bicycle Scavenger Hunt - $60/person
This scavenger hunt goes out on to the Austin hike & bike trail and requires the group to work together as a team. This rugged adventure is sure to encourage all members to work as a team to achieve exciting and challenging goals. Bicycles and a map of Lady Bird Lake will be provided.
Blind the Boss - Scavenger Hunt - $35/person
This intriguing activity helps to build trust within your organization. Your boss or team leader will have to rely on co-workers to complete the assigned project. This activity is exciting for all groups and is conducted indoors at the Holiday Inn or at your location. Normally lasts 1 hour.
Kayak Racing - $45/person
A swift launch from the Lady Bird Lake boat dock, the teams will relay around a predetermined marker. Bring your adventurous spirit and an extra set of clothes! Normally lasts 1-2 hours.
Lady Bird Lake Segway Ride - $65/person
This Segway experience is designed as a simple journey next to downtown Austin. This Lady Bird Lake Segway tour is an exciting adventure on the Colorado River that also travels through an eclectic 1920,s East Austin neighborhood. This tour includes: Field-riding fun in Austin, Texas. "Austin's Weird Tour" Normally lasts 1-2 hours.
Austin City Segway Tour - $75/person
The Austin City Tour combines the excitement of Segways with the interesting history of downtown Austin. An enthusiastic guide will take you to see all of the highlights of Austin, in addition to an informative stop at the State Capital of Texas. "Austin's Best Tour" Normally lasts 2-4 hours.
Contact Gliding Revolution (Austin Segway Tours) to book your reservation. Cancelations must be made 72 hours in advance of booked times. Weather cancelations may be made with 24 hours advanced notice. All team building must be booked with a CC before it is considered a finalized reservation. Call 512-495-9250 to make a reservation today.