10+ Fun and Engaging Intern Team Building Activities
fun summer internship program IDEAS
INTERN TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND GAMES
THIS ARTICLE WILL FEATURE 10+ FUN SUMMER internship ideas including arts and crafts, virtual games, wellness sessions, and more!
Enhance your interns' experience by fostering a sense of belonging within the work community! This summer, you can create a comprehensive summer agenda consisting of various team-building activities designed specifically for interns that will be enjoyable, engaging, and unforgettable. By incorporating these fun intern activities and virtual team-building sessions, your summer associates will feel delighted for having chosen your company.
Our intern team-building activities are categorized into distinct groups, including curated game experiences, virtual games, and wellness sessions. Depending on the stage of the internship, the objectives of these sessions may differ. Whether you seek dynamic and lively virtual entertainment or activities that facilitate team bonding and relaxation, we have you covered with an array of exciting intern activities!
1. fun virtual games for interns
Fun Virtual Games For Summer Internships.
1. Scavenger Hunt: In this fun and high-energy session, your interns will be racing against each other, and the clock as they hunt around their home for the selected items. This is a great opportunity for teams to get to know one another, as you can add personalized objects to each category which will encourage bonding and team building ie. find your favorite book or something you are proud of, which they can show off and share with the group.
2. Blurt: Blurt is the ultimate high-energy virtual experience - perfect to help your interns get to know each other and have fun! This game, hosted on video call by a professional stand-up comedian, is highly interactive and ideal for smaller groups for optimum engagement. Your team will play a series of fun mini-games including Hum It Out, Act It Out, Draw It Out, and more. Your virtual interns will laugh and enjoy themselves, plus get to know each other's personalities and talents, and build trust!
3. Music Bingo: Get to know your interns’ musical knowledge and tastes with this ultra-fun musical bingo session! This session is hosted by a professional DJ and host that will guarantee a fun and memorable experience for your team. This experience includes custom virtual Bingo cards and we can arrange prizes to sweeten the pot, so get your team ready to enjoy a magical musical experience!
4. Team Trivia: Trivia Tag Live is the ultimate interactive game show led by a professional MC and host. This experience requires no special downloads or kits to be mailed out which means instant fun and no hassle. You can choose our general team trivia questions or customize this experience to fit a fun holiday such as Pride Month! This experience will energize your teams, inspire some friendly competition, and ultimately, help you crown the Trivia king or queen.
2. Team Building Classes + Kits
KraftyLab Kit + Class: Terrarium Making.
5. Terrarium Making: Terrarium Making is a long-time KraftyLab client favorite and a great way to welcome your new interns to the office (or virtual office). The process of building a terrarium making is fun and relaxing, and the upkeep is minimal! Your interns will design, build and learn to take care of their succulents. This experience is perfect for team building, and an awesome welcome gift for interns!
6. Soap Making and Candle Making: Creating something can be incredibly rewarding and satisfying, and it can help encourage your interns to channel their creativity with a fun activity that is both fun and practical! Our candle and soap-making kits are made with high-quality ingredients and result in great end-products like homemade candles and moisturizing soap bars.
7. Bubble Tea: Bubble Tea, or Boba is a global phenomenon! In this class, your interns will learn to brew, assemble and enjoy two delicious and refreshing variations of bubble tea. Plus, they will receive a reusable boba cup and straw in their kit so they keep learning and customizing their bubble tea long after this session is over. Bonus: This experience is both vegan and gluten-free so more people can enjoy it!
8. Herb Gardening: Give your interns a fun summer project as they learn how to grow delicious and nutritious herbs from the comfort of their homes. Herbs are an accessible introduction point to gardening; they can grow on a windowsill, in pots outdoors, or even directly in the ground. This experience can be incredibly rewarding and plant the seeds for important life lessons like patience, dedication, and optimism.
3. Wellness experiences
KraftyLab Wellness Experience: Bucket List Coach Session.
9. Meditation and Yoga: Help your remote interns learn to prioritize self-care and wellness by providing the tools to practice it daily! Meditation and yoga are ancient practices with incredible healing and well-being benefits. By instilling these practices into your work schedule, your interns will learn how important well-being is to your company culture. This will drive employee engagement and boost intern morale!
10. Bucket List Experience: Round off your intern season with an incredibly inspiring and engaging experience for your interns! Our Bucket List experience is unlike any other. An expert Bucket List Coach will guide your teams through a 12-step process to identify their goals and dreams. They will leave this session with an actionable plan to be one step closer to their goals and can plant the seeds for a goal-setting mindset for a working career.
what’s next?
We know how important it is to build culture and boost engagement, and team-building activities are the clear way to do it. If you implement these ideas into your internship program, you will foster a positive working culture and provide your interns with memories for years to come that they can look back on fondly!
If you are ready to book your intern team-building session or build an intern program, schedule a call, send an inquiry, or call us at 551-430-5384 and we'll be happy to help you plan the perfect event.
ABOUT KRAFTYLAB
KraftyLab is a leading corporate team events company providing live in-person, hybrid, and virtual activities across the US & Canada. Our focus is on providing fun and engaging activities and games wherever your team may be!