To bond together, gather around a campfire and tell some stories. Everyone can share their life experiences, be it job-related or personal. This improves bonding as people relive old memories and learn about each other. It is very important to set the time allocated to each member. Come up with trigger phrases e.g. 'my first time' to inspire the storytelling session. As the individuals narrates his or her story, the group could write down points that remind them of similar experiences.
This culinary experience can culminate in dinner or an amusing disaster. Create new dishes and divide yourselves into teams. Each team must cook a delicious meal. Think of anything from salsa, chocolate chip cookies, cheeseburger, ice cream and masala tea among others. To add a fun twist, there should be a common ingredient that every team must incorporate into their cooking e.g. ginger. As far as the shape of the meal goes, let people get creative.
Some people can only break their shyness if they are given a chance to sing in public. Organise a karaoke contest where the singers get bonus points for the best performance. This idea might favour extroverts so make sure you cater for those who are a little more introvert. Karoake is a fabulous activity for group entertainment, put everyone at ease and having some fun.
Nothing screams teamwork like kayaking. Go to a river or lake and take on the paddle. Communication is key so you must discuss it before starting. Everyone should know their responsibility before paddling. Make sure everybody knows how to dress and the type of food to bring. Understanding each group member's level of skill will help to make the event much more enjoyable as you paddle. Many rivers provide boathouses so you can rent a canoe or kayak without any problem.