Team Building

Chili Cook-Off

Attendees are divided into groups. Each group is provided a workstation which includes a stove and pot, cutting board, knife etc and one pound of meat. There are pantry areas set up in the vicinity and they create their own recipe, using the ingredients provided for a Texas style chili. Teams have one hour to create their award-winning recipe and then they present to the judge. They are judged on presentation, taste, aroma and color along with table decoration and team unity. The judges then decide a winner.

This usually leads into a Texas BBQ in which the different chili’s are displayed so that the group can taste all the contenders and judge for themselves who had the best chili. Groups really get into the competition and have a great time with this Texas tradition.

Dinner By The Team

Attendees are divided into four teams. Each team is responsible for producing one of the courses for their dinner. Chefs would be available to assist in the preparation and presentation of the team’s courses. The group would sit for dinner in the kitchen and when it was time for their particular course they would get up and do the final presentation and then serve the group. Teams would be judged on creativity, presentation, and ability to work together and overall taste of the dish.

Cake Decorating

Group is divided into teams. Teams are each given different size cakes along with a variety of decorative items, icing etc. Our pastry chefs would be present to instruct on some decorating methods. Teams would have 1 hour to create a cake using the items provided. Teams are judged on choice of color, frosted appropriately to design, uniform border, decorations and overall appearance.

Game Room Olympics

Group is divided into teams. Then in the game room have competition using the games present. Teams would play pool, air hockey, darts, and video games while alternating player’s until all teams have rotated through the games. Scores are totaled at the end.

Ropes Course

Trust, leadership and decision making skills: The American Airlines Training & Conference Center’s ROPES Course provides the opportunity for memorable experiential learning programs. The Outdoor Learning Center features both activities done low to the ground, and high events done 30 to 40 feet above the ground, all in a safe setting. Develop team building skills that will stay with your group long after their visit.