Group Adventures Blog Archives | Team Building San Diego

At Out of the Ordinary, we take fun seriously. In fact, before any game ever makes it into one of our programs, it goes through what we like to call “rigorous testing.” And by rigorous… we mean discs flying into trees, balls bouncing off lamp posts, and plenty of laughter along the way. Recently, our…

When people learn that I spent years in TV news, I often get asked to speak. Sometimes, it’s facilitating one of our corporate team building programs or moderating an industry panel. Other times, it’s delivering a keynote at a conference. But whatever it is, I always love it. For me, Public speaking is a way to…

Fun Fitness Walks Our Walking Adventures bring people together by encouraging positive dialogue and creative thinking. Sign up today for a 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Fitness Walk. We will cover 3.5 to 4 miles at a relaxed pace with no steep hills. These happen most Mondays and some Fridays. More dates will be out soon. We…

Be part of a live studio audience! RSVP Today (Space is limited) We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and now, it’s finally here. Our anticipated Health & Wellness Speaker Series is back! Moderated by our very own Darlynne Reyes Menkin, this interactive Fireside Chat format is designed to inspire and motivate people to go…

Looking to jazz up this year’s company picnic? Say goodbye to the same old sandwiches and hello to Hawaiian dancers, delicious Polynesian eats, and Beach Olympics-style games that bring the sunshine and the smiles! Want to kick things up a notch? Throw in our Outrigger Team Challenge and dive into authentic Polynesian experiences, like lei-making, traditional Hawaiian chants, and learning…

If you’ve ever participated in one of our team building events, you probably experienced our special tradition known as the “Aloha Award.” This is when we highlight one special person and present them with the sacred Kukui Nut Lei. But have you ever wondered why we decided to do this – and why we specifically choose the Kukui…

Our Favorite Sights! The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 Top of the Hyatt 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101 Star India Tall Ship Our favorite ship at the Maritime Museum. 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Kissing Statue On the way to the Star…

Finding ways to keep your team fit, both physically and mentally is more important than ever. Studies show that when your employees are healthy, productivity levels go up which means everyone benefits. While many employees are working remotely, others have transitioned to a hybrid model. Because our work environment has changed drastically, these changes have…

Good Deeds Fitness Hike A custom, guided experience designed around your people’s goals & vision. During the adventure, participants would explore amazing hidden gems, coastal views, hidden walking paths & historical landmarks. This experience will also incorporate a special “Give Back” activity at one of the stops. We offer the fitness walks and hikes in over…

Be part of a live studio audience! RSVP Today (Space is limited) As a Team building company, we love creating fresh, new content that helps others “live their best life.” Whether we’re developing a fun Scavenger Hunt that encourages people to tap into their playful, inner kid OR we’re creating a new Fitness Hike…

Alex

Thank you for everything you did to make this event great! Not to mention all you did to make the event even happen in the first place.

You two were a pleasure to work with, as was the team you brought in, and I will certainly be recommending your group to others. You went above and beyond, and our entire team had an amazing experience. Love the pictures as well. Can’t wait to share the link with the team. Such a cool bonus!

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Audra H

I had a group of 40 professionals in La Jolla for a seminar and needed some fun activities so I found Out of the Ordinary Group & Team Adventures simply because of the catchy name! And let me tell you, their name says it all! Not only do they offer "out of the ordinary" events and excursions, they also go ABOVE and BEYOND to give everyone a wonderful experience! The best part for me as a Meeting Planner was, instead of using separate vendors for all our activities, we were able to use Out of the Ordinary for all 3!!! We did the Sip n' Score games at our Welcome Reception, the Wellness Walk through La Jolla with breathtaking views and for our team building we did the Bike Build Charity Give Back and were able to donate the finished bikes to a wonderful local organization, It's All About the Kids, just in time for Christmas! Thank you Darlynne, Marc and the entire team at Out of the Ordinary for all your help!

Babett Hirzel - Embassy Suites

First and foremost just wanted to say THANK YOU both for such a fun-filled experience on our scavenger hunt.

They all loved it ...What a great time spent together – and that is what it’s all about. Getting to know each other better and having some fun and laughs along the way. Still can’t get over Jason singing that song..haha.

Thank you again, I admire you both so much and can’t wait to partner up again hopefully in the first quarter to do something on a bigger scale with the entire hotel team.

Wishing you and Marc Happy Holidays and thank you for brightening up everyone’s day! You have my dream job!!!!!

Amanda Union Bank

As someone who has planned many team building and corporate events, I have to say that hands down, Out of the Ordinary takes the spotlight on professionalism, reliability and delivering an unforgettable experience. When I was tasked to plan a team building/holiday party in less than 4 weeks, I was so relieved to be working with a company that really has it together! Marc & Darlynne are so enthusiastic and really know how to think outside of the ordinary with every detail. I am so used to the behind the scenes chaos that typically plays out on the day of an event, but OOA's team was so polished and calm. Definitely a relief! I was even able to enjoy the event myself and participate as a guest.

Liana, Encore Semi

We booked the urban scavenger hunt at Balboa Park, in San Diego, for a company gathering and we had a great time!
Darlynne and the other guides were very helpful, guiding us through the park and giving us clues when needed without influencing the game. We all feel that we know better the city we live in, and we received great feedbacks from our whole team, so I can say that it was a lot of fun. Liana G

Beth Visit Santa Barbara

Darlynne and her husband Marc did a great job with a video coaching session for how to best present on Zoom. The content was customized to our audience with pre-questions from Darlynne. I would recommend her for this type of training if your organization can benefit in these days of working virtually.

Shoshana E Thermofisher

My work team did an Outrigger Canoe Challenge recently and everyone enjoyed the event! It was fun and exciting and really helped to bring the team together to enjoy the day outside of your typical working environment. The staff was very friendly, professional and attentive and everything was set up and coordinated perfectly. They made everything super easy from the 1st phone call to the actual event!

Chelsea B. High Tech Elementary

Our school, High Tech Elementary Chula Vista, did The Amazing Race scavenger hunt with Out of the Ordinary and had a blast! They were very professional, organized and fun! We just got to sit back and enjoy. I would highly recommend them for group building activities.

Lois J., Milgard

We always have fun with Out of the Ordinary! I know San Diego is in our future and I will always keep you in mind.

Annette G., Yesco

Just wanted to thank you, Marc and your entire team once again. From the beginning of our talks to the end, it was a great experience. You made us look good. Thank you!

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