The Cornell Team & Leadership Center runs a wide variety of programs for student groups. Most programs are 3-4 hours long—sometimes shorter, sometimes longer. Here is a sampling of what we offer:

The Icebreaker

Does your club or organization have new members? Would you like to speed up the process of people getting to know each other? Our icebreaker activities are short, fun, and tried-and-true over the years. This program can be provided portably at any location, indoors or outdoors, and is usually about 2 hours in length.

The Teambuilder

Would you like to take your group or team to the next level? This program consists primarily of low element problem-solving "initiatives"—mentally challenging tasks designed to address leadership, communication, trust, planning, and calculated risk-taking. There will be an opportunity for individuals to consider their role in the group process, and how these tasks relate to other settings. Usually 1/2-day at the Hoffman Challenge Course.

The Hoffman Challenge Course Experience

If you like a challenge, this is it! You and your group can try your hand some of the Hoffman Course's 20 high elements. From walking the High Balance Beam to riding the 400-ft zipline, you'll have the opportunity to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Guaranteed to be an experience you will never forget. 1/2-day or longer.

Raft Regatta

Do you like friendly competition? Originally designed for students in the Johnson Graduate School of Management, the raft regatta starts with 300 Styrofoam noodles and ends with teams of 10-15 persons racing their "rafts" across a pool! Ideal for the cold winter days of Ithaca with groups up to 60 people. 1/2-day; offered year-round. Pool is available Saturday mornings, from 10am-1pm, or earlier.

Other

Tried all the rest? COE can also provide groups with custom programs in climbing, rappelling, caving, canoeing, gorge traversing, etc. Call for more info.

Pricing:

These prices are greatly subsidized. Further discounts are not available. If your group does not have the funds but you would like to do a program, we encourage you to contact alumni of your club or organization to request funding.

Client List:

We serve dozens of groups every year. Some recent groups that have participated in a Cornell Team & Leadership Center program include the following:

Lambda Chi Alpha, Engineering Minority Mentoring Program, CC Leads, Student Agencies, Dickson Hall, TKE, ILR 367, EARS, Solar Decathlon, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Gannett Health Center Student Staff, Last Call, Ordinary People, Women's Basketball, Hughes Hall, National Scholars, Cornell Campus Information & Visitor Relations, Sloan School, CIPA (Cornell Institute for Public Affairs), Engineering Peer Advisors, Real Estate Masters students, Elmira College Residence Life, Ithaca College Park Scholars, Syracuse University Student Center, IC Campus Center Student Employees, Army ROTC, Graduate & Professional Housing, Chemistry TA's, CURIE Academy, 4-H Career Explorations, Summer College Staff, Engineering Minority Pre-Frosh, Sophomore Honors College, Prefrosh Summer Program Staff, Hotel School PDP Student Staff, SHIRLOE, Cornell Plantations, Leadershape, Lambda Chi Alpha, FIJI, POST (Pre-Orientation Service Trips), Alpha Sigma Phi, Phi Tau, and Women's Hockey

How to Schedule a Program?:

For more information, or to schedule a program, contact Student Program Coordinator

Web:   Request more info online here
Phone:   607-254-4897
Email:   teambuilding@cornell.edu

Please note we usually schedule at least one month in advance.