Tools for Schools

This hands-on corporate charity event has your group filling backpacks with notebooks, pencils, erasers and other vital school supplies. But they’ll have to earn them in a series of fun mental and physical team challenges.

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School supplies can be a major financial burden—especially for middle and high school students. Tools for Schools provides a unique, engaging way for your team to give back locally while ensuring students have the essentials they need for a successful academic journey.

But this is TeamBonding, so it’s not just about donating—it’s about earning those supplies through dynamic, hands-on team building activities. Your team will take on a series of collaborative mental and physical challenges designed to boost communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. The more they accomplish, the more supplies they unlock!

And the impact doesn’t stop there. All school materials used in this event are purchased directly from a nonprofit dedicated to supporting education and enriching children’s lives. That means your company isn’t just providing much-needed school supplies—you’re also empowering a mission-driven organization that’s making a difference in education every day.

It’s a win for your team, a win for students, and a win for the community. Ready to make an impact?

Participants in the 'Tools for Schools' event working together to fill backpacks with essential school supplies such as highlighters, notebooks, and pencils.

A team building participant interacts with children during a Tools for Schools CSR event, as they receive brightly colored backpacks filled with school supplies.

Group of colleagues participating in a team building activity, collaborating to construct a tall structure using spaghetti and marshmallows; and through that challenge win school supplies to donate to students.

Corporate team members packing backpacks with school supplies during a csr team building event. The table is filled with notebooks, pencils, and other educational materials as participants work together to prepare donations, emphasizing teamwork and giving back to the community.

Participants at a Tools for Schools event organizing colorful water bottles, notebooks, and other school supplies to be packed into backpacks for donation.

Group of professionals sorting through school supplies like markers, crayons, and notebooks on a table, preparing backpacks for donation at a Tools for Schools CSR team building event.

Team members at a corporate event working together to fill backpacks with school supplies for a Tools for Schools charity team building activity.

Group of colleagues engaging in a fun 'Human Bingo' team building activity, marking their bingo cards and interacting with one another.

Group of professionals participating in a corporate team building event. One man arranges blue cups on the table while others watch and engage in discussion.

Large group of smiling participants posing with colorful backpacks filled with school supplies after a successful corporate csr event, highlighting teamwork and community impact through the Tools for Schools program.

Group of enthusiastic participants holding colorful backpacks filled with school supplies, celebrating the successful completion of the Tools for Schools charity event in a bright and modern space.

Three participants working together to organize school supplies during the 'Tools for Schools' team building csr event. They are engaged in stacking and preparing notebooks and other school materials, reflecting the event's focus on assembling backpacks for students.

Team building participants are organizing and packing school supplies, including notebooks, pencils, and backpacks, at a Tools for Schools CSR program.

Participants at a Tools for Schools CSR event gather around a table filled with school supplies as they pack colorful folders, notebooks, and other materials into backpacks to give to students.

This is the Tools for Schools team building event in which participants put together backpacks and school supplies for students in need.

A participant at a corporate team building event working on a hands-on challenge, constructing a tower using spaghetti and marshmallows. The activity encourages problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.

A group of smiling participants proudly holding up backpacks filled with school supplies during a Tools for Schools CSR team building event.

Large group of colleagues standing together, proudly displaying colorful backpacks they have packed during a team building CSR event.

A cheerful group of coworkers posing together around a table after completing a team building activity with marshmallows and spaghetti towers.

Team size

12 - 250+

Time needed

1 - 2 hours

Space requirement

This charitable team building activity works well in nearly any large indoor space. You’ll want a round table with chairs for each team of 6-8 people, plus space within the room for participants to move around freely. You’ll also want a few large rectangular tables at the front of the room to hold all the school supplies.

Ideal for

Giving back to your community
Highlighting the importance of education
Focusing on multi-generational connections
Increasing employee engagement
Improving team communication

Tailoring

We can easily adjust the length and complexity of this activity to fit your specific needs. We’ll provide the backpacks and everything you need to fill them, but you’re welcome to add items if your group is looking to invest even more. We’ll be happy to coordinate with a specific charity if you already have one in mind, or we can suggest one. We can also incorporate specific company messaging into the event. Just let us know what you have in mind.

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"Thanks for following up! The event went great and we had a great time! Thanks again for being so accommodating and flexible to make this happen, we truly appreciate it!”

Qualtrics

"It was an amazing day… and the team really enjoyed Tools for Schools. It meant a lot to them to help children in the community. There were many teary eyes, including mine."

IBM

"Let me start by saying we absolutely loved TeamBonding’s Tools for Schools! It was light-hearted. It was fun. It gave the NPS team a nice break from reality. Kevin, our facilitator, was wonderful and the company as a whole was a pleasure to deal with."

NPS Pharmaceuticals

"I just wanted to reach out to say how impressed we are with your organization, and would like to give you and your team kudos for a job well done. Our Lead and his onsite team did a great job facilitating the Tools for Schools event – they were energetic, organized, professional and flexible with last minute program changes."

Wageworks

"It was amazing! I have never seen so many of our location managers smiling. Our local school district superintendent was truly moved by the event. It was a complete and total home run!"

First Student

"The Team Bonding Team was OUTSTANDING. They were engaging, funny and creative. We had a blast with them and I would (and have already) recommend them to others. We will definitely use them again in the future!"

GAF Materials Corporation

"The event was a huge hit! Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the games! Your facilitators, Dave and Donna, were absolutely fantastic. Thank you again to your whole team!"

TD Canada Trust

"We had a great time at our TeamBonding event! They incorporated such simple games but made them extra fun and competitive. The added bonus was helping local schools with building backpacks and donating supplies that they need for their classrooms."

Edmentum

"Our team had a wonderful experience with TeamBonding. The Charity Backpack Build was interactive and really got people outside of their comfort zones. The friendly competition combined with giving back to our local Boys and Girls Club, made for a memorable event. From a logistical standpoint, planning the event was hassle free from start to finish, and the facilitators were organized and energetic."

Thunderhead

"The event went great and we’ve gotten a ton of great feedback. Thanks for your team’s assistance and help!"

IHG

"It was lovely meeting you and two awesome teammates. Together, you Rocked our ABC TeamBonding Event and it was a definite highlight. I’ve received a positive response on up to our CEO. Thanks very much for energizing our group, while we made a difference in the community."

ABC Financial Services, LLC.

"Thanks so much for pulling off such a great team-building & charity event! The clients and attendees really loved it and we as planners really appreciated the level of organization and ownership you took on. Thanks much!"

Imperva

"Would highly recommend! Sophie was so great to work with to put the program together and Heather (our onsite) was so good at keeping our team engaged!"

Bullhorn

"We are thrilled with how well the event went! Truly it was such a fun and exciting afternoon – my team loved the healthy balance between team building and building backpacks. I had lots of great feedback from everyone. We truly were thrilled with their energy and enthusiasm."

Fish & Richardson

"The event was fantastic and we are getting so many great comments. We have other teams wanting to use your services. Thank you for making our first experience with TeamBonding such a memorable experience."

Alkami

"Tools for Schools was awesome! I think everyone had a lot of fun with the activities and the packing backpacks. The beneficiary of the backpacks was able to join us and pick them up too which was the cherry on top. Thanks for helping us put on a great event! It was a perfect conclusion to our conference week."

The Boeing Company

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