Description
Soap Box Derby: Build-and-race team building
Soap Box Derby combines team challenges with a creative kart-building finale. Teams earn their starting positions, construct and decorate their soap box cars, then compete in a race that puts coordination and teamwork to the test.
How does the Soap Box Derby work?
Teams compete in 6-8 teambuilding challenges to gain poll position for the finale race. Once the activities are complete teams construct and decorate a soap box racing car for the winner takes all race. The Grand Prix moment arrives and teams line their Soap Box Karts up at the start line. The chequered flag flies and the karts are off, rotating laps through the team and racing for the the winner takes all glory.
What is included?
- Venue Sourcing
- Event Planning
- 3 hour activity program with 6-8 teambuilding bespoke activity zones and a finale ‘build & race’ event
- Prize Giving
What is not included?
- Food & Beverages are an extra cost. We can organise this for you through the chosen venue
- Transport to and from the venue but we can organsie this for you
How can it help your team?
Soap Box Derby is a high energy team building activity filled with excitement, team communication, and friendly competition. Your team will rotate through bespoke team challenges so that everyone’s unique skills and talents will shine through as there are multiple different tasks to complete. This is an exhilarating team experience from start to finish. Points will be awarded for the creative design of the karts, and of course for the first team over the finish line.
Key Team Benefits
- High energy
- Fun experience
- Shared experience
- Team dynamics
- Group cohesion
- Communication skills
Key Learning Outcomes
- Group cohesion
- High energy
- Team motivation
- Shared experience
- Communication skills
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Soap Box Derby event run?
Approximately 3 hours, covering 6-8 teambuilding challenges and the finale build-and-race event.
What happens during the event?
Teams compete in 6-8 bespoke teambuilding challenges to earn their starting position, then construct and decorate a soap box car for the finale winner-takes-all race.
What does the package include?
Venue sourcing, event planning, the 3-hour activity programme with 6-8 challenge zones and the build & race finale, plus prize giving.
Is food and drink included?
Food and beverages are an additional cost, which we can organise through the chosen venue.
Is transport provided?
Transport to and from the venue is not included as standard, but we can organise it for you.
What skills does it help build?
It’s designed to boost high energy fun, communication skills, team dynamics and group cohesion, with points awarded for both kart design and race finish.
Event Information:
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
- Format: 6–8 team challenges followed by designing, building and racing soap box karts.
- Included: Event planning, venue sourcing and prize giving.
- Optional extras: Food, drinks and transport can be organised separately.
