Intern Team Building Activities for Early Career Programs
Help interns feel like part of the team from day one with fun, interactive team building activities designed for early career programs, graduate schemes, and internships.
From app-powered treasure hunts and game shows to creative challenges and virtual escape rooms, our experiences help interns connect, collaborate, and build confidence in virtual, hybrid, and in-person teams.
Best Intern Team Building Activities
We have carefully selected the best intern team building activities for you to choose from.
Risk It!
In-Person with Remote Host Office vs Office
Push your luck in this unpredictable team showdown packed with risky choices, surprise twists, and laugh-out-loud challenges where strategy is everything.
90 mins
The Intern Games
In-Person with Remote Host Multi-City
Race against the clock to complete outrageous office-inspired photo and video challenges in this high-energy battle for intern glory.
60 mins
Around The World
Virtual Hybrid In-Person with Remote Host
Travel the globe without leaving the room! Tackle country-themed trivia, photo missions, and hilarious video challenges inspired by cultures across the world.
90 mins
Mix & Mingle
Break the ice and meet new people through hilarious mini-challenges, social missions, and fast-moving team interactions designed to get everyone talking.
60 mins
Outdoor Spy School
On-Screen Host Multi-City In-Person GPS
Complete covert challenges, crack secret clues, and prove your team has what it takes to graduate as elite agents in this action-packed spy adventure.
The Pitch
In-Person with Remote Host Virtual
Brains, creativity, and bold ideas collide as teams invent the next big thing through branding, adverts, jingles, and fast-paced business challenges.
120 mins
Team Building Activities That Help Interns Feel Included
The first few weeks of an internship can shape an intern’s entire experience. It’s often the difference between someone feeling like a valued member of the team… or just another name in a meeting invite.
Great intern programs don’t just focus on training and onboarding. They create opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and feel comfortable contributing early on.
Our intern team building activities are specifically designed to help break down barriers between interns, managers, graduates, and full-time employees. Competitive game shows create shared moments and friendly rivalry. Creative challenges encourage communication and teamwork. Escape rooms and problem-solving activities help quieter personalities contribute naturally without the pressure of formal introductions.
For remote and hybrid internship programs, team building becomes even more important. Virtual interns can easily feel disconnected when most conversations happen through screens. Interactive experiences help create the casual conversations, laughter, and social interaction that are often missing from online onboarding.
We also know that today’s interns expect experiences to feel modern and engaging — not forced or outdated. That’s why our activities are powered by interactive technology, live hosts, multimedia challenges, and fast-paced gameplay designed for digital-first teams.
Whether you’re welcoming 20 interns or 2,000 early career hires across multiple locations, we’ll help you create memorable experiences that boost connection, energy, and team culture from the very beginning.
How All Our Intern Team Building Activities Work
Kickoff Briefing
Game Play
Wrap-Up & Celebrate
Live On-Screen Hosts
At We Are Team Events, we believe our On-Screen Hosts deliver an exceptional team experience. We take pride in our talented hosts, who are experts in our activities and ready to guide you every step of the way.
Your on-screen host will kick off the event with an engaging briefing via Zoom, setting the stage and energizing teams. Throughout the experience, they’ll be online to provide guidance, score challenges, and keep the momentum going. The event wraps up with a fun-filled finale, where scores are revealed, and the winning team is crowned!
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Intern Team Building Activities – FAQs
What are Intern Team Building Activities?
Intern team building activities are interactive experiences designed to help interns, graduates, and early career hires connect with teammates, build confidence, and feel included within the company culture. These activities can include games, icebreakers, escape rooms, quizzes, treasure hunts, and collaborative challenges.
Why are team building activities important for interns?
Intern team building activities help new hires feel welcomed and connected from day one. They encourage communication, collaboration, and relationship-building while reducing awkwardness and helping interns feel more comfortable contributing within teams.
Do you offer virtual intern team building activities?
Yes! We offer fully hosted virtual intern team building activities for remote and hybrid teams around the world. Our virtual experiences include app-powered games, online escape rooms, trivia events, interactive challenges, and hosted experiences designed specifically for digital-first teams.
What do teams need to take part in your intern team building activities?
To take part in one of our intern team building activities you’ll need a couple of things. Access to a laptop with video conferencing software such as Zoom for the remote briefing. A smart device with our app for each player or in each team. Lastly, a stable internet connection.
How long do intern team building activities usually last?
Most intern team building activities last 45-90 minutes. However, our times are flexible so we can adapt to your needs. We can also recommend shorter icebreaker-style sessions for onboarding days or longer experiences for dedicated intern events.
How does your intern team building activities work on the day?
Teams will be briefed by one of our On-Screen Hosts then break off into smaller groups to ensure maximum engagement during your Activity. Our expert On-Screen Host will be on standby throughout the activity to support teams, encourage communication and provide a fun wrap-up at the end of the In-Person on virtual Activity.
What are the best intern team building activities?
The most productive team activities can range from icebreaker challenges which get your team talking & getting to know each other. Fun Indoor activities, which will get your teams talking & having fun with photo & video challenges. Or outdoor treasure hunts which are the perfect way to explore your campus or nearby area!
What is a good team size for your intern team building activities?
We recommend 4-6 people per team for any of our team events.
How many people can participate in your intern team building activities?
We can accommodate small intern groups of 10 people right through to large-scale global programs with hundreds or even hundreds of participants across multiple locations and time zones with our Multi-City feature.
Are these activities suitable for graduate programs and early career teams?
Absolutely. Our intern team building activities are perfect for internship programs, graduate schemes, vacation programs, apprenticeships, and early career onboarding events. Many companies also use these experiences for emerging leaders and junior employee engagement initiatives.
Can your intern team building activities be customised?
Yes. Many of our activities can be customised with company branding, intern themes, office locations, trivia, messaging, and bespoke challenges to create a more personalised onboarding experience.
What types of intern team building activities do you offer?
We offer a wide variety of intern team building activities including digital escape rooms, GPS treasure hunts, game shows, creative challenges, trivia experiences, problem-solving games, networking activities, and hosted team competitions.
Are your intern team building activities available in-person?
Yes. With our Remote Hosts we offer virtual, hybrid, and in-person intern team building activities across the United States and internationally. Our experiences can be run at offices, conference venues, onboarding events, or outdoor locations.
How do we choose the best intern team building activity?
The best intern team building activity depends on your team size, location, goals, and whether your interns are virtual, hybrid, or in-person. Our team can help recommend the best options based on your internship or graduate program.
You can also find out more in our latest blog: 8 Fun Activities to Welcome Global Interns