Best team building exercise I've EVER participated in. Seriously…read more Fun activities, appropriately challenging. Mark tied our activities into corporate/team work and business dynamics with a very light touch (e.g. just a moment, key insights, not syrupy or lame.) This was outstanding. I would recommend for any new teams forming together or existing teams. It changed my prior assumptions about a ropes course!

Aaron Walker and the crew at Synergy have an extraordinary talent for bringing out the best in any…read moreteam dynamic. We held a teambuilding event for our firm in Foster City, and they brought their show on the road to make our day exciting, and beneficial. Our group participated in several activities that put our thinking, communication and cooperation skills to the test. (Not to mention a little physical challenge as well!) Although I have personally done some similar typed exercises elsewhere, it was Aaron's debrief with us after each challenge that really brought the deliverables home for every member of our team. We recognized strengths and talents in ourselves and others, and he coached us in new ways to utilize those discoveries in our everyday work. I highly recommend their program for any team (regardless of industry) that wants to build up morale with a sense of unity and common purpose.

We have worked with APEX for close to 10 years. They've facilitated an annual team-building kickoff…read morefor our HQ, and each year, have been a delight to work with. They are professional, have customized each event to the needs of our team, and regularly receive rave reviews from employees of differing backgrounds and tenure. We've absolutely loved working with them. -Mimi Gordon, VP of People Operations, Galileo

I was expecting a 'canned' team building experience and was blown away by the expertise of Shaw and…read morehis team. Throughout the day every team building activity was engaging and had an element of group reflection. Thank you APEX for an insightful, fun, and invigorating day!

Have you ever done the, "make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich" dance? If you haven't, you…read moreshould. You grab the ingredients, you spread on the toppings with both arms, and you dance it all around. That is how we got warmed up to race. Parking, at 7:15 was fast and right across the street: $10 Packet pick-up: Easy cheesy. Porto potties: At least they had them, right? Bag check: Free! They have a security guard watching over them. Obstacles: An adult playground. There was a back-up at the first obstacle, as they wanted people to get into groups of 8. That wasn't working, so it was more like awkward waves. A large bouncy pad with about 6 semi-tall barriers you launch yourself over. It was surprisingly challenging. There were: Two elevated slip & slides into shallow pools of water. One was supposed to have foam but it wasn't pumping correctly. A huge swirling cross pad, you had to run with it or against it along a narrow platform. Inflated balls that you had to balance and jump across. I made it onto the first one and couldn't stand up to launch to the next, so I flung off the side and laughed as I bounced to the ground. An inner tube water slide into a pool of water. A leap of faith onto an inflated bulls eye. Two huge rotating balls that chased you, as you tried to run across a slippery plank. I almost made it but lost my footing on the last step, splooosh! Two large stair/rope climbs to slides. The last one will give you a wedge. We only waited a couple of minutes to take an optional finisher photo and they handed us our medals. I love the photo opportunities, you scan your bracelet before you get onto the obstacle and they snap a picture of you. Bouncy, bouncy,..fun, fun, fun, fun, fun.

My 3rd year doing this and second at this location, safe to say I won't be doing it again…read more - ''Jump balls'' were not inflated properly. As soon as I stepped onto it I sunk so far I could feel the ground underneath my feet. I'm not exactly heavy either at 102lb. ''Jumping'' from one to the other was in no way possible nor an option. That's some lass ass bs excuse of an obstacle. Previous years this has been my favorite. - No foam on the ''Foam of Fury'', just water. Seriously?! - Not enough water on the ''Cool'' Running's''. Out of the 40 or so people that I saw tried to go down it they all had to get off and walk to the the end (where you are supposed to land in the pool) because friction had them stop. Myself included. Lame. - VIP entry I got my tech shirt upgrade but Hubs didn't. + You actually got a medal this year. + Vendors after the event handing out drinks. Neutral: You had a tag on your wristband which you swipe at obstacles to indicate you wanted your picture taken. I'm neutral on this because for the price of the registration fee I feel this should be included. My advice for the event organizers - Have the obstacles as advertised and either 1. reduce the price of registration (upwards of $65 plus fee's for a 5k is obscene) 2. Add more obstacles.

Our team of engineers from Meta had an incredible experience with Chef and the entire team. From…read morethe very beginning, communication was effortless--they were responsive, flexible, and made organizing our team event completely stress-free. The venue was warm and welcoming, creating the perfect atmosphere for a team gathering. The hospitality was exceptional, and everyone on our team felt genuinely taken care of. The food was outstanding, and the entire experience struck a great balance between fun, relaxation, and team bonding. One of the highlights was the generous surprise of complimentary wine served by our host, which made the evening feel even more special. It's clear they truly care about creating a memorable experience for their guests. If you're looking for a unique venue for a corporate team event, offsite, or celebration, I highly recommend this place. Our entire team left with nothing but great memories, and we'd absolutely love to come back!

Had the absolute pleasure of taking cooking classes with Chef Teena's team for our Corporate…read moreHoliday Team Event. The whole experience was so pleasant and smooth, from registering, to fixating the menu (that met our team's dietary needs), the location, etc. Parking was super convenient, the space was super clean, and the team was very friendly, organized, and professional. Each dish was super fun to make, and it was the most rewarding feeling when we all sat down to eat together and enjoy the delicious meal we all cooked. To top it off we also received a complimentary dessert which was the best!!! Thank you Team CurrySutra for such an amazing team bonding experience. We can't wait to be back!!!

Been there two times now, my 11 year old son loves it. The people that work there are very nice and…read morereally help you out when you get stuck. Definitely be back for a third round

We did the Prison Break escape room at Escape Modesto and it was one of the best family activities…read morewe've done in a long time! From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming and hyped us up for the challenge. The room itself was cleverly designed, with puzzles that made us think, work together, and argue (lovingly) about whose fault it was when we got stuck. The clues were challenging but fair, and the props and environment made us feel like we were in an actual prison trying to break out. We loved the variety of puzzles, and the staff gave just enough hints to keep us moving without spoiling the fun. We didn't escape in time, but we had so many laughs along the way that it didn't even matter. Everyone from the adults to the kids had a role in solving something, and it was awesome to see everyone working together. If you're looking for a fun, interactive, and memorable way to spend time with family or friends, book the Prison Break room at Escape Modesto. We'll definitely be back to try another room soon, this place is a gem!

Had a great time today with my whole team (30 people). Fun way to see the city. Great, friendly…read morestaff.

Best day ever! So easy to work with and we had so fun!! Interactive, entertaining and a wonderful…read moreday!! Great team building

It's a tradition at elementary schools across the Bay Area to provide their 5th graders with a…read moreweek-long trip to Jones Gulch. I'm a 90s kid, so mine was a while ago. It's a wonderful experience and I thought I'd provide a few highlights, a couple of which are quite funny: 1) For meals, all of the campers are brought into the large cafeteria and assigned to tables that fit about a dozen kids apiece. Because of the sheer amount of students there, chances are good you'd only be sitting with one or two kids from your class, so it was a good opportunity to socialize with kids from other schools. One such kid at my table was a guy we'll call Pete. Pete was a nice kid. He really liked the eggs they served for breakfast. He also had a laugh that mimicked a hybrid cross between an elephant seal and a failing bus transmission. One day I was sitting next to him for breakfast and someone told a joke and he belted out the most obnoxiously hilarious HAWHAWHAWHAWHAWHAW I've ever heard. I remember it to this day. If you're a fellow 90s kid compadre, think of the surfer dude boyfriend from the movie Prehysteria and how he laughed. HAWHAWHAWHAWHAWHAW. 2) One kid in my bunk was also from my school, we'll call him Chris. Chris had a mouth on him like nothing I had ever heard up to that point in my young life. One night, one of the prefects we'll call them, was making her routine rounds and came into our bunk. Her and Chris started up a conversation and Chris was commenting how he has the same watch that she was wearing. They really seemed to be getting along. 10 minutes later she abruptly tells Chris to go to Gyro (camp's administrative office, the equivalent of getting sent to the principal's office). I have no clue what transpired in those 10 minutes, but Chris stormed out. A few minutes later the prefect caught up with Chris and told him to rejoin his bunkmates. He was so confused and angry and, being the little mouth he was, swore up a storm. I'm guessing he used some naughty language while chatting with her which led to his ejection. It was hilarious. HAWHAWHAWHAWHAWHAWHAW. 3) During our bunk's skit on Thursday night we did a goofy dancing number where we all fell down in front of the entire camp. It was funny. HAWHAWHAWHAWHAWHAW. 4) Campers were assigned to smaller groups to do activities with. The leader of my group was a fella named Lucero. Nice guy. Great sense of humor and worked famously with us kids. Gave me the last cookie during one of the lunches. He signed all of our yearbooks with the note "don't forget to be an earth keeper!" There was an overweight kid in our group, we'll call him AJ, and he mistakingly read it as "don't forget to be an earthquake!" It was hilarious (HAWHAWHAWHAW). Lucero, if you ever read this, you definitely helped make Jones Gulch an unforgettable experience. 5) The most notable thing I remember was again in the cafeteria. Half the camp was out doing activities and the other half was inside for lunch. It was very quiet, and that's when Solar Steve himself, the head administrator of the camp, strolls in with his guitar and starts singing. What unraveled was something that I'm in awe of even today: Solar Steve not only sang and played his guitar, but he got US to sing along with him. I've never seen that before. On the spot, completely impromptu, struts in and just gets us all to start singing. Willingly I might add! How does someone do that??? It was like something out of The Simpsons or South Park! I even remember the frickin' song; the chorus he had us sing went like "Sol-ar En-er-gy!" What an unbelievable talent. Doing a search for him I don't see him on the Jones Gulch website anymore, but it does appear he was principal of the camp up until recently and is still very active in San Mateo County youth programs. Yes, we all kissed a banana slug and no, it was not that gross. Learned a lot, too. Was really a great overall experience. HAWHAWHAWHAWHAWHAW.

I was a camper there in 5th grade. I loved it so much. I went back as a camp counselor, They go on…read morenight hikes, skits ect.U meet different kids from different schools. They asked if I wanted a cabin of girls or boys, I choose the girls. U learn a lot at this camp. I highly recommend. We all went back up and visited next campers.

Really great experience at Agility Boulders. The gym was not too overwhelming, and had a ton of…read moredifferent options, including for me as a beginner. They had all the equipment needed, and staff were very friendly. Would surely come back!

My daughter had a blast, they were very helpful at the counter as well. Definitely will be going…read moreback.