One of the invaluable results of a Minnesuing stay is this: your team will leave a much closer-knit bunch than when it arrived. Sometimes this happens naturally, and sometimes it’s helped along by our unique team-building activities. Your options include:

The Minnesuing Mallard — This whole group activity gives each team clues to help them in a rescue mission. Clues require deciphering skills as well as equipment such as a compass, GPS unit, 2-way radios and various modes of transportation. Clues will be found in some of the most remote locations on the beautiful grounds of Minnesuing Acres.

Minnesuing Olympics— Whether it is winter or summer, we can facilitate an Olympic relay race to remember. Determine the skills of your team members and plug them into the appropriate leg of the race and let the fun begin. The way this one ends, it’s always a close finish!

Scavenger Hunt — Gather your team and your camera and go out on a search mission to find your clues and get a picture of your team members with your clues. You’ll be sure to find some unusual settings and humorous situations. We'll even provide the disposable cameras and film developing.

Raft Building — If your team was given the right materials could they construct a raft that actually floats as well as navigate the waters of Lake Minnesuing to the finish line? We think they can!

Garage Wars — Everyone has ridden a bike, right? How many of you can take a disassembled bike and put it back together with the help of your team? Remember, your competitors are working fast and furious to get the product to market faster!

The Amazing Minnesuing Race — Our version of the hit TV show. Your team will be traveling to the most remote corners of the lodge property. You will be performing amazing tasks and be challenged in unique and special ways. Watch out for Yields and Detours that could delay your mission to get to the final pit stop first!

Building Bridges — An event that can be done by two teams going head to head or one team going against the clock. The charge is to get just the right amount of a special product to an area just across a creek!

Giants Thumb — The team challenge is to take a tire that is around a pole and simply move it to an adjacent pole. Are you tall enough?

Blind Maze — Each blindfolded team member must navigate through a wooded maze to safety, either individually or as a team, under the direction of your designated leader.

Calculator — Think you’re good with numbers? This calculator keypad is so big that you push the keys with your feet. Solve the given equation as a team by moving around the giant keypad.

Hear No Evil–See No Evil — Teams go head to head to see who can retrieve their designated object first. Each team member has a different role and set of limitations. Blocking out distractions and clear communication is the key.

Yesterday's News — Each team is given a newspaper and a roll of tape. They are given a short time frame to strategize and then an even shorter time to construct the tallest self supporting structure. Sounds like just another day at the office!

Apple Extravaganza — Teams each get a basket of apples and a variety of items and are told to create something special (apple dolls, jewelry, candlesticks, etc.).

Brule River Canoeing — Create team competitions or simply paddle for fun.

Corporate Cookeries — Your team invades our kitchen and (with help from our chef) whips up its own unique dishes.

Create Your Own Ice Cream — Mix ingredients and make a new frozen flavor fave (then convince your co-workers to try it).

Karaoke — Pass the microphone around and watch the personalities come out!

Lake Superior Charter Fishing — A true adventure, it’s your chance to land the big one!

*All of these custom activities require an additional fee.