For the opening activity we’ll share an easy ice breaker question, which everyone will answer in small breakout groups (Tell us about your favorite vacation — what made it special?). It sounds simple, and it is! But you learn a lot about your team, based on what they consider important memories. You’ll hear about your team’s families, friends, and lives outside of the remote office, developing trust and giving space for all to share. Then, we come up with alter egos for ourselves. Maybe today you’re Sweet N’ Low (as a kid you ate those sugar packets obsessively), or Sk8rbo1 (your first screen name) or Chef Boyardee (you love Italian cooking). Rename yourself on Zoom, and that is your new identity for the rest of our time together! In brand new breakout groups (they’ll shuffle after each game), share the funny story behind your nickname! Next we get into competitive games, where you’ll need to work in small teams on challenges. Up first is Oh Captain My Captain, where your team will compete in an around-the-world seafaring scavenger hunt. Your mission is to circumnavigate the globe, stopping at 5 countries of your choosing along the way. To get points, the countries need to check off a list we’ll share (things like: “a country where a teammate did a heroic act,” or “a country where a teammate honeymooned”). Again, you’ll learn so much about your team, and everyone gets to bring their unique skills and life experiences to contribute. We’ll choose one route as the winner, and that map will guide us as we set sail. But first, we must design a flag to fly on our ship. In small groups, you’ll use an online whiteboard to collaborate and design an epic flag that represents your team. All teams will show these off, and we’ll vote on one to represent us as we set sail. Finally, we play a game we call Bag Check. The premise is this: we all packed one sentimental item in our luggage for the trip — what was it? You have 30 seconds to go find something special to show off to the group that you’ve “brought” on vacation. (This is often a family heirloom, photos, a trophy, even a pet or a kid!) We like this one because it’s as silly or sentimental as each person wants to take it, and there are often really sweet shares. I know that these activities may sound easy to self-run, and they are… …if you have an amazing, charismatic host, with solid Zoom skills. With Kabloom, you’re making the wise decision of bringing in an expert facilitator to seamlessly run this session. We’ll ensure everyone gets to participate, the games run smoothly, and that your team leaves with big smiles on their faces, grateful they got to play and connect.

Your team is encouraged to wear their best vacation wear, and set up a virtual background so they can join us on the island (we’ll send you some backgrounds that your team can download and use). If bringing an adult beverage fits with your company culture, fine by us!