Truth is, work becomes much more fun when we get to know our colleagues on a personal level. Besides, we’d want to know exactly who we’re spending so much of our time with, day in, day out. That’s why team-building activities that remove us from the typical office environment are necessary.
To make it count, forget awkward dinners or the usual karaoke sessions. Head for these team-building activities in Singapore that won’t just be a fun break from the workplace. They’ll also arm you with valuable skills you can bring back to the office.
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D’Open Kitchen takes group cooking sessions and ups the ante to reality TV competition level. They offer 4 different challenges, set in a studio built just for their cooking programmes. These are the Cook-Off, Bake-Off, Mystery Box Challenge, where participants are handed a mystery box of ingredients, and the multi-station Amazing Race In The Kitchen.
The icing on the cake? There’ll even be chef judges to give participants scores and critique. For anyone who has ever fantasised about being on MasterChef or Hell’s Kitchen but without the extreme pressure, this is a dream come true.
D’Open Kitchen is located just a 3-minute walk away from Telok Ayer MRT station.
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Don’t worry about not already possessing cooking chops, either. Each session includes a proper chef briefing, plus all the equipment and ingredients you’ll need for the selected challenge – including dedicated halal programmes.
Cook up a storm and experience what it’s like working with professional stainless steel kitchen islands, and enjoy the fruits of your labour afterwards as you dine with the rest of your team.
Bonus: Exclusively for TSL readers, quote “TSL” when you make a booking by 31st March 2027 to get a free professional group photoshoot during your session (worth $300). Those who book 2 sessions in the same year will also be entitled to 10% off their 2nd session. Min. 15 pax per session is required to redeem these perks.
Book your cooking team building in Singapore via D’Open Kitchen.
Address: 18 Robinson Road, #03-02, Singapore 048547
Opening hours: 8am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 8228 6217 | D’Open Kitchen website
It’s always cool to watch epic battles in movies with soldiers charging in with bows and arrows, like the elves of Lord of the Rings. Turns out you can actually organise one of your own right here in Singapore.
Find out who in your office is a sleuthy sniper or an aggro charger at a session with Archery Tag Singapore. With various game modes from $25/pax to choose from, channel your inner Legolas and show off your marksmanship skills. And don’t worry about getting hurt, as this archery version of laser tag uses safe foam-tipped arrows.
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If you want to make it a true spectacle, they’ve even got a Neon Archery Tag package to try out, complete with glow-in-the-dark bows and arrows. And don’t worry about capturing your best shots on camera, as each package comes with photography included, so you can post your bullseyes to the ‘Gram.
Rates: From $25/pax
Address: Flexible venues available at Tai Seng, Kallang, Eunos, Yishun, Kovan
Contact: 6016 7417 | Archery Tag Singapore website
For those who find travelling in 1 big batch to a cohesion destination a logistical nightmare, consider bringing the team-building activity right to your office without foregoing any of the fun. Streaks ‘n’ Strokes offers art workshops (from $15/pax) at a location of your choice, from $80.
You won’t be left to your own devices either, as art instructors from Streaks n Strokes will be present to conduct walkthroughs. Their range of workshops is impressive; activities include canvas painting, tote bag painting, mosaic art, preserved flower art, soap bar making, wood carving, leather sneaker painting, and scrapbooking just to name a few.
Take your team to the outdoors and bond over farming-inspired activities like zen potting sessions or adventure races. With long-standing educational programmes and a culinary school and museum, Bollywood Farms has a line-up of challenges that’ll let you get your hands dirty for the day.
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With activities like padi planting and terrarium-making, the farm’s backdrop of untouched nature is definitely a welcome change, especially for corporate warriors who’ve been staring at screens for far too long. When your belly’s rumbling, opt for their No Flame Cooking workshop, where you’ll whip up dishes with foraged herbs, prepared without the blaze of a fire.
Besides, if you’ve not been to the iconic farm in a hot minute, it might be your last chance to do so. That’s because the farm’s lease will be up this December, so there’s no telling if they’ll be sticking around in the near future.
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Here’s one place where you’re technically allowed to unleash any pent-up tension you might have with a co-worker. At Cohesion Singapore, you and the rest of the team partake in bubble football, where you’ll don inflatable orbs which will protect you from any bruising as you run into each other in games like dodgeball, capture-the-flag, and soccer.
Rates: From $25/pax
Address: 38 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399635
Contact: 9721 7472 | Cohesion Singapore website
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Take the monthly office get-together to a whole ‘nother level by completing an obstacle ropes course together at Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir. Don’t worry if you’re not too keen on heights – there will be safety briefings, harnesses, and instructors on the ground to ensure the whole team makes it together.
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There are up to 44 obstacles of varying heights and difficulty to conquer, and you can do them all with the Grand Course. It even includes 3 zip lines that’ll have you whizzing over water. As of writing, Forest Adventure’s The Big Zip zipline is not available for booking, although their other zip lines remain operational.
With the closure of KF1 Karting last year, the only place where speed demons can get a dose of racing-induced adrenaline is at HyperDrive. Located at The Palawan on Sentosa, this indoor go-kart circuit is the safest way to pit your driving skills against your colleagues’, as you pilot go-karts that can reach speeds of up to 30km/h, or 50km/h if you own a valid driver’s license.
Their Game of Karts mode is also pretty interesting, as it’s essentially Mario Kart IRL. Throughout their 3-level circuit, various boosts and weapons will pop up occasionally, which drivers can use to gain the upper hand. Once you’re knackered out from all the racing, the facility also has an on-site HyperDrive Cafe to refuel at.
Sweating it out together’s one way to forge stronger bonds, so consider organising games of pickleball with Play! Pickle. They’ve got courts in Serangoon, Punggol, Chai Chee, and Kallang, but we recommend heading to their facility in Serangoon for your next cohesion. Team-building pickleball sessions here start from $580 for 10 pax.
Their courts in Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre are completely sheltered and air-conditioned, so you won’t feel the wrath of the sun during your matches. What’s more, their corporate pickleball workshops include coaching for beginners, team-based drills, as well as a mini competition to spice things up.
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But if pickleball’s not up your team’s alley, they can also arrange for padel workshops, which are held in Bedok North.
For those afraid of Forest Adventure’s heights, splash down at HydroDash instead. It’s a massive inflatable obstacle course bobbing above the waters of Sentosa where you can let your inner child run wild. You won’t even have to worry about staying cool under the sun’s rays, as you can simply take a quick dip if it’s getting too hot for your liking.
Equipped with a life vest, you’re tasked with conquering the many obstacles here, ranging from 4m-tall slides, monkey bars, and wobbly bridges that require a good deal of balance. For some cheeky fun, get your boss to sit tight on The Flip, as you propel them into the air by jumping on the other end of the inflated float.
Cover image adapted from: D’Open Kitchen, Play! Pickle
Originally published on 11th April 2019. Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 15th September 2026.
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