The Thinking Outside the Box Team Builder at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary
TEAM BUILDERS

Thinking Outside the Box

A Hands-On Innovation Challenge

Format

Facilitated, hands-on building challenge

Duration

90 minutes (extendable upon request)

Capacity & Space Requirements

15 people or less – One Classroom

15-30 people – Double Studio

Over 30 people – Feature Gallery

Price

$45 per person, includes admission to TELUS Spark

Creativity. Adaptability. Structural Ingenuity.

Is your team ready to break out of routine thinking and take on an unconventional challenge? Step away from your screens and dive into this hands-on design and engineering experience—where cardboard becomes your ultimate tool for innovation.

Guided by our expert facilitators, teams will be tasked with transforming a single giant cardboard box into a fully functional chair—one strong enough to support the weight of a teammate. Along the way, teams will navigate surprise curveballs, compete for extra materials, and adapt their designs under pressure. This is more than just a building challenge; it's an opportunity to strengthen teamwork, encourage creative risk-taking, and refine problem-solving skills in a fun, low-stakes environment.

At the end of the challenge, teams will be awarded special achievements based on the creativity, durability, and ingenuity of their final designs!

Best for: Teams looking for a fresh perspective and creative collaboration.

Great for: Groups that need to break out of a rut and strengthen teamwork in a fun, engaging way.

Key Skills Developed:

  • Resourcefulness – Work with limited materials to create something functional.
  • Lateral Thinking – Approach problems from unexpected angles.
  • Team Synergy – Strengthen collaboration in an open-ended challenge.
  • Structural Engineering – Experiment with stability, weight distribution, and durability.

TEAM BUILDER ADD-ON'S

Meeting Room Rental

Need a space to brainstorm, debrief, or celebrate? Spark has you covered!

Reserve a private meeting room before or after your Team Builders experience. Perfect for strategy sessions, presentations, or just unwinding with your team.

Price: Varies by location

Food & Beverage Packages

Fuel your team with delicious eats and refreshing drinks!

From coffee breaks to full meals, Spark offers catering options to keep your team energized. Choose from a variety of snacks, lunches, or cocktail-style receptions to complement your experience.

Price: Inquire for menu options!

AI & Machine Learning

Learn about artificial intelligence, neural networks, and how these tools teach Flint cool tricks!

If you’re lucky, Flint may even show you what she’s learned! This show includes a meet & greet with Spark’s official education ambassador, Flint the robo-dog.

Time: 45 minutes

Price: $600

Price to add on to a room rental or Teambuilder program: $500

Flint Meet and Greet

Adopted all the way from Boston Dynamics, Flint will steal your heart...not to mention your shoes, tennis balls and snacks.

Flint the robo-dog is the poster-pooch for tech learning programs and is also full of personality. Invite her to your event for 30 minutes and delight your team.

Time: 30 mins

Price: $300

Science Activations

Ready for an extra dose of science fun? Look no further – Spark has just the thing you're searching for!

Experience options: fire experiments, cryogenic experiments, brain and heart wearable fashion, and more. Inquire for more details!

Time: 30 minutes

Price: $250 per experience

Take your Team Builders experience to the next level! From private meeting spaces and catering options to hands-on science activations and a meet & greet with Flint the robo-dog, these extras ensure a memorable team event at Spark.

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