Cardboard Boat Building Challenge
Unleash your team’s ingenuity in the Cardboard Boat Building Challenge, a thrilling activity where collaboration meets creativity as you design, construct, and race boats from cardboard.

What Is Cardboard Boat Building Challenge
Ready to test your team’s creativity, engineering skills, and sense of adventure? The Cardboard Boat Building Challenge is an exciting facilitator-led experience where your group will work together to build functional boats using only cardboard and basic supplies.
With expert guidance and a ticking clock, teams will dive into brainstorming, sketching designs, and putting their construction skills to the test. Once the boats are complete, it’s race time! Watch as your creations hit the water to determine which team’s ingenuity and teamwork lead them to victory—and which boats turn into an unexpected splash.
Packed with excitement, problem-solving, and plenty of laughs, this challenge is perfect for teams looking to strengthen communication, think outside the box, and have a fantastic time together.
Cardboard Boat Building Challenge Agenda
Welcome and Team Formation
The event will begin with a welcome from your event host, who will assist in organizing the group into teams at the specified location. Following this, participants will receive a detailed briefing on the activity.
Cardboard Boat Building Launch
The event host provides detailed instructions for the Cardboard Boat Build. Teams are tasked with creating a functional boat from cardboard and tape, marketing their creation effectively, and then piloting it in a race.
Cardboard Boat Building
Teams brainstorm and design their boats, which must be approved before purchasing materials from the Outback store with their designated budget. Teams will also prepare marketing presentations. During the challenge, the Host may introduce additional elements (e.g., a hat, a flag) to boost competition. This phase promotes problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.
Cardboard Boat Building Marketing Presentations
Participants will gather to experience each team’s marketing presentation. Event hosts will score presentations.
Cardboard Boat Race
Teams race their boats, with one member from each team piloting. The goal is to complete a set distance while ensuring the boat remains water-worthy and performs the fastest.
Wrap Up, Recognition and Photo Op
Teams will reconvene to exchange experiences and review their efforts. The host will facilitate discussions on key takeaways and lessons learned throughout the process. The event will wrap up with congratulations all around to commemorate a successful event.
What's Included With Your Cardboard Boat Building Challenge
Included
Professional Event Host
Event Set Up and Tear Down
Team Photos
Medals For The Winning Team
Dedicated Event Planner
Required From You
Venue For Your Activity With Access To A Nearby Body Of Water
Any Necessary Park Permits
Weather-Appropriate Clothing And Footwear For Outdoors
Suitable Clothing That Can Get Wet
Cardboard Boat Building Challenge Brochure
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Cardboard Boat Building Challenge Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if we have inclement weather on the day of our activity? (For outdoor activities)
We appreciate that weather is not always predictable, so we have a back-up plan in the event of poor weather. We can switch your event to our indoor app-based Team Pursuit event at no extra charge. You would need to arrange a backup space for the activity, and we need notice of 2 hours to make the switch.
What if I need to change the date of my event?
We understand that plans can change, so please reach out as early as possible, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs. Date changes may incur a change fee, please reach out to your Sales Engagement Consultant to discuss further.
What if I need to make a last-minute change to my activity?
Depending on what the change is, we recommend discussing all changes with your dedicated Event Manager to see if we can accommodate the change.
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