Virtual summer party for work
A virtual summer party for work is a 60-minute video call in June, July or August with a live host: a summer-themed game, or a kit everyone opens at home, like an herb garden or a cocktail trio. Hold it in late June or the last weeks of August, around vacations, and book a game two weeks ahead or a kit three.
Live host on every event · Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet
How to run a virtual summer party
One hour on the call. The host runs the game or the kit; you open it and close it.
- 0:00Summer check-in · everyoneDrop your best summer plan in the chat while people join.
- 0:05The hosted game or kit · your hostTeams rotate in breakout rooms, or everyone builds the kit together on camera.
- 0:50Summer shout-outs · youThank the interns heading back to school and the people who covered for vacations.
- 0:57Group photo · everyoneCameras on, one screenshot, and everyone back to their summer.
Plan around vacations
- Send the date by early May, before summer PTO fills the calendar.
- Hold it Tuesday to Thursday. If your company runs summer Fridays, the team is gone by Friday noon.
- Skip the holiday weeks: Juneteenth is observed Friday, June 18, 2027 and Independence Day Monday, July 5, 2027.
- Collect kit addresses before people leave, so anyone away that week can ship to where they'll be.
When to hold it in summer 2027
Two windows work best: a mid-summer party while everyone is still around, or a send-off before fall.
Mid-summer party
When
Late June, between the Juneteenth and July 4 holiday weeks, while interns and summer hires are all there.
What to book
A summer game, or an herb garden kit that keeps growing into August.
End-of-summer send-off
When
The last two weeks of August, before Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2027.
What to book
A tasting or cocktail kit, plus a goodbye to the interns finishing up.
Summer series
When
One Thursday a month in June, July and August, for 45 to 60 minutes.
What to book
A different hosted game each month, with no kit addresses to collect.
Book-by dates for three summer Thursdays
Counted back from the party: two weeks for a game, three for a kit to US homes, five with anyone in Canada or abroad.
| Event date | Hosted game | Kit, US guests | Kit, Canada or abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | Hosted game: Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Kit, US guests: Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Kit, Canada or abroad: Thu, May 20, 2027 |
| Thu, Jul 22, 2027 | Hosted game: Thu, Jul 8, 2027 | Kit, US guests: Thu, Jul 1, 2027 | Kit, Canada or abroad: Thu, Jun 17, 2027 |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 | Hosted game: Thu, Aug 12, 2027 | Kit, US guests: Thu, Aug 5, 2027 | Kit, Canada or abroad: Thu, Jul 22, 2027 |
Holiday dates from the OPM 2027 federal holiday list. Your company calendar may differ.
Summer team building activities for remote teams
Each runs about an hour with a live host on your own private link. Click any card for dates and booking.
Summer games with a live host
Nothing ships, so a game still works when half the team is packing for a trip. Book 2 weeks ahead.
Virtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Summer Fun & Games
Summer-themed rounds with sunny backgrounds and a playlist. Teams rotate every round.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $35 USD / person
Beach Vacate-tion Escape Room
A tropical island story: solve puzzles in small teams and collect rubies to get off the island.
1 hour$1,400 flat for the group
Mystery Mixtape
A music quiz answered from your phone, with headphones on. Results show the moment it ends.
Summer kits shipped to every home
Continental US shipping is included; Canada, Alaska and Hawaii, and international are add-ons per kit. Book 3 weeks ahead, about 5 with anyone in Canada or abroad.
Virtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $85 USD / person
Herb Gardening
Three kinds of herb seeds, burlap planters and soil pellets. The garden keeps growing after the party.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $85 USD / person
Tea Garden & Tasting
Plant a mini tea garden in a coconut fiber pot while you taste teas. Bring a way to boil water.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $100 USD / person
Terrarium Making
A glass globe terrarium with two live air plants. Set the plants in a window when the box arrives.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $115 USD / person
Mixology Cocktail Trio
Three cocktails with a host. Bring ice and a shaker. Alcohol kits need a 21+ signature on delivery.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $94 USD / person
Bubble Tea Making
Brew and build two bubble teas. Bring milk or a non-dairy option and a way to boil water.
1 hour
More formats on virtual team games.
What a virtual summer party costs
Live totals at three team sizes, with the host included. Kit prices include continental US shipping.
| Game or kit | 15 guests | 30 guests | 60 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Fun & Games | 15 guests$975$65 a person | 30 guests$1,195$40 a person | 60 guests$1,415$24 a person |
| Beach Vacate-tion Escape Room | 15 guests$875$59 a person | 30 guests$1,095$37 a person | 60 guests$1,315$22 a person |
| Mystery Mixtape | 15 guests$1,400 | 30 guests$1,400 | 60 guests$1,400 |
| Herb Gardening | 15 guests$1,414$95 a person | 30 guests$2,449$82 a person | 60 guests$4,519$76 a person |
| Tea Garden & Tasting | 15 guests$1,414$95 a person | 30 guests$2,449$82 a person | 60 guests$4,519$76 a person |
| Terrarium Making | 15 guests$1,639$110 a person | 30 guests$2,899$97 a person | 60 guests$5,419$91 a person |
| Mixology Cocktail Trio | 15 guests$1,864$125 a person | 30 guests$3,349$112 a person | 60 guests$6,319$106 a person |
| Bubble Tea Making | 15 guests$1,549$104 a person | 30 guests$2,719$91 a person | 60 guests$5,059$85 a person |
Book with an estimated headcount and confirm it later. A 50% deposit holds the date, and you can pay by card or invoice. Get a quote for your team.
Part of the team in the office?
Run it hybrid: the office group sits in front of one shared screen where they can see and hear the host, and everyone else joins from home on the same link.
Kits ship to each guest's address, so office guests can have theirs sent to the office.
Everyone in one city?
Take the summer party outside the screen. See company outings for hosted games and painting workshops at your office or a venue.
Virtual summer party questions
What is a virtual summer party for work?
A 60-minute video call in June, July or August with a live host: a summer-themed game, or a kit everyone opens at home, like an herb garden, a tea garden or a cocktail kit.
When should we hold a summer party in 2027?
Late June for a mid-summer party, or the last two weeks of August for an end-of-summer send-off. Steer around the federal holidays OPM lists: Juneteenth observed Friday, June 18, Independence Day observed Monday, July 5, and Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2027.
What are good summer team building activities for remote teams?
A summer-themed hosted game, a beach escape room or a music quiz, or a kit shipped to each home: herb garden, tea garden, terrarium, cocktails or bubble tea. Our summer team building guide has more ideas.
How much does a virtual summer party cost?
A hosted game like Summer Fun & Games is $1,195 for 30 guests, with the host included. Kits are a base fee plus a price per guest, with continental US shipping included. Each card on this page shows the live price.
How far ahead do we need to book?
Hosted games book 2 weeks ahead and kits 3 weeks, about 5 with anyone in Canada or abroad. For a send-off on Thursday, August 26, 2027, book a game by August 12 or a kit by August 5.
How do we plan around summer vacations?
Send the date by early May, hold it Tuesday to Thursday, and skip the holiday weeks. Collect kit addresses before people leave, so anyone traveling can give the address where they'll be.
Can part of the team join from the office?
Yes. Put the office group in front of one shared screen where they can see and hear the host, and everyone else joins from home on the same link.
Can our summer interns join?
Yes. An end-of-summer send-off doubles as the intern goodbye. For events across the whole internship, see team building for interns.
Can we hold the summer party in person instead?
Yes. Hosts run games and painting workshops at your office or a venue in many US cities. See company outings for in-person summer plans.
More for the summer
Company outings
Summer outings in person, at your office or a venue.
ExploreVirtual team games
Every hosted game in the catalog, all year.
ExploreSummer team building activities
Ideas for summer, indoors and out.
Read the guideSummer icebreakers
Questions to open the party.
Read the guideTeam building for interns
Events for a summer intern class, start to finish.
ExploreVirtual herb garden class
The kit, what's in it and where it ships.
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