Looking to organise a department outing where colleagues can enjoy something together outside the workplace? At KOMAEN in Oirschot, North Brabant, you can bring your department together for a relaxed, sporty or challenging afternoon or evening. Play a round of Pitch&Putt or footgolf, take on a VR Escape Game or choose an interactive activity such as Music Bingo or Ik Hou Van Holland. Whether you are planning a department outing to celebrate a successful period, get to know new colleagues or simply spend some enjoyable time together, KOMAEN offers a variety of ways to bring your department together.
A successful department outing is not just about the activity, but above all about the people taking part. Colleagues within the same department may work together every day without having many opportunities to connect outside their usual responsibilities. A shared activity creates time for informal conversations, fun and getting to know each other in a different setting. The right programme depends on your group size, available time and individual interests. Would you like to tackle challenges together or compete in teams? Explore the different team-building activities at KOMAEN and find a game format that suits your department.
Turn your department outing into a complete afternoon or evening by combining an activity with lunch, drinks, a barbecue or dinner. At KOMAEN, these parts of the programme can take place at the same venue, leaving plenty of time for colleagues to catch up. Whether you are celebrating the completion of a project, marking a milestone or organising your annual department outing, the programme can be adapted to your group size and preferences. This allows you to organise a department outing in Oirschot with a shared experience at its heart.
What is the occasion for your department outing?
A department outing can serve different purposes. Perhaps you would like to celebrate the completion of a project, welcome new colleagues or do something enjoyable together after a particularly busy period. The occasion often determines which atmosphere and activity will work best. A celebration, for example, calls for a different approach from an introductory event where colleagues are meeting for the first time.
Deciding what you would like to experience together as a department makes it easier to choose a suitable programme. There does not always need to be a special occasion. An annual department outing can also be a welcome opportunity to spend time with colleagues you usually only see during working hours.
After finishing an important assignment, it can be refreshing to do something different with the colleagues involved. An accessible group activity followed by drinks or dinner provides an informal opportunity to reflect on the experience together.
Have new employees joined the department, or have responsibilities changed? A shared activity gives colleagues an opportunity to get to know one another in a different setting, without focusing on their usual work responsibilities.
Reaching an important milestone or celebrating an anniversary is an opportunity to recognise what the department has achieved together. An interactive game show or shared meal can be a fitting way to mark the occasion.
For an annual department outing, alternating between indoor and outdoor activities can bring some variety. The choice can be adapted to the current composition of the department and the interests of the colleagues attending.
A department outing for colleagues with different roles and working schedules
People within the same department do not always work in the same place or at the same times. Some colleagues work shifts, while others work from home or at different locations. As a result, opportunities to meet informally can sometimes be limited.
When planning a department outing, it is therefore worth looking beyond the activity itself. The time you choose to meet and the way colleagues participate also influence how well the programme suits the department.
For departments where colleagues do not see each other every day, a shared welcome or relaxed gathering afterwards can be particularly useful. This creates opportunities for conversations between people who may have little contact during their normal working day.
Would your department prefer to relax or take on a challenge together?
The purpose of your department outing plays an important role in choosing the right activity. Are you mainly looking for a relaxed afternoon where colleagues can catch up? An accessible outdoor game or music activity might be a good fit. Would you rather have colleagues complete challenges together or compete in smaller teams? A different type of activity may be more suitable.
For a celebration or annual department outing, the focus may be on having fun together. Consider a music game, quiz or accessible outdoor activity that does not require constant teamwork or intense physical effort.
If your department would like to solve problems together or compete in teams, a puzzle challenge or interactive group game may be a better fit. The activity itself then places more emphasis on tackling a shared challenge.
Would you like colleagues to work together on challenges, solve puzzles or compete in teams during your department outing? Explore the different team-building activities at KOMAEN to discover which game format suits your department and the purpose of your gathering.
Activities for different types of department outings
At KOMAEN in Oirschot, you can choose from a range of activities. For a department outing, what matters most is how well the activity suits the participants and the occasion. Below are four options, explaining why each one may be a good choice for your department.
For departments that enjoy spending time outdoors together. There are opportunities to chat with colleagues while playing. Pitch&Putt does not require previous golf experience, while footgolf offers another accessible sporting option.
An option for departments that enjoy solving puzzles together. Participants combine clues from virtual reality with challenges in the real world. The activity is available for groups of 3 to 30 people.
For departments looking for an informal music-based activity. A host guides the game as colleagues recognise well-known songs and take part in additional challenges. Available for groups of 20 to 100 people.
An interactive game show in which teams compete against each other. Custom questions can be submitted about the department, colleagues or a shared project. Available for groups of at least 12 people.
The most suitable activity depends on your group size, available time and participants' preferences. For larger departments, it is also worth checking whether everyone can take part at the same time or whether a different team arrangement is needed.
Give your department outing a personal touch
A department outing can feel more personal when it includes something colleagues share. This does not have to involve an extensive or formal programme. A brief reflection on a recent project, a personalised quiz question or a different team arrangement can help make the outing feel relevant to your department.
The most important thing is that these personal touches suit the atmosphere you want to create. A department outing does not need to feel like an extension of a work meeting. The informal setting is often one of the main reasons to organise time together outside the usual working environment.
Combine a department meeting with an informal activity
Sometimes a department outing also has a business purpose. You might want to reflect on a completed project, give a department presentation or mark the beginning of a new period. In that case, it can be helpful to finish the business-related part first before enjoying an activity together.
Begin with a department meeting, presentation or shared review. This gives the topics that need to be discussed their own place in the programme.
Follow the meeting with an activity and perhaps drinks or dinner. This creates a clear distinction between the formal part of the day and the informal time together.
At KOMAEN, the meeting rooms can be combined with group activities and catering. This allows the business programme and the shared department outing to take place at the same venue. The most suitable room and schedule will be discussed in advance.
Sample department outing programmes for different occasions
The right department outing depends on what you would like to achieve together. The two examples below are designed around specific occasions: welcoming new colleagues and celebrating the completion of a project.
Please note: these programmes are examples for inspiration only, not fixed packages or confirmed starting times. The final arrangements depend on group size, the availability of activities and rooms, and any catering requirements. The VR Escape Game is suitable for groups of 3 to 30 people.
Enjoy lunch, drinks or dinner with your department
A shared meal or drinks can give a department outing a different character from an activity on its own. Colleagues have time to catch up, even if they took part in the game in different teams. For a special occasion, dinner or a barbecue can also be a fitting way to finish the day.
Explore the food and drink options at KOMAEN if you would like to include lunch, drinks, a barbecue or dinner. Minimum group sizes apply to certain catering arrangements. The available options will be discussed based on the number of participants and your schedule.
What should you consider when planning a department outing?
For the person organising the department outing, coordinating with colleagues is particularly important. Not everyone has the same availability, and larger departments may include several teams, job roles or working schedules.
Find out which date and time work best for the department. Consider annual leave, shift patterns and colleagues who work at different locations.
Decide whether your department prefers a celebration, a relaxed gathering or an active experience. The occasion and participants' preferences can help guide your choice.
Discuss the group size and any physical considerations. Some activities have minimum or maximum participant numbers or specific participation requirements.
Provide your preferred date, number of colleagues and activities of interest when making an enquiry. Mention whether you would also like a department meeting, lunch, drinks or dinner.
A department outing in Oirschot, near Eindhoven and Tilburg
KOMAEN is located at Spoordonkseweg 80 in Oirschot, North Brabant. For departments based in the Eindhoven, Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch area, the venue offers opportunities to combine a shared activity with catering and, if required, a business meeting.
As several parts of the programme can take place at the same venue, your department does not need to travel to another location for each activity or meal. The available combinations will be discussed when making your enquiry.
Organise your department outing at KOMAEN
Would you like to organise an afternoon or evening together with your department? When making an enquiry, let us know the occasion, the number of colleagues attending and the type of atmosphere you have in mind. Perhaps you would like to celebrate a completed project, welcome new employees or mark an important milestone.
Also share your preferred date, the time available and whether you would like to include lunch, drinks or dinner. This makes it possible to discuss a department outing programme that suits the composition and preferences of your group.
Contact KOMAEN on 0499 - 57 36 71 or at info@komaen.nl to discuss the programme and availability.
Frequently asked questions about department outings
What are some fun department outing activities?
That depends on the occasion and the composition of your department. At KOMAEN, you can choose activities such as Pitch&Putt, footgolf, the VR Escape Game, Music Bingo or Ik Hou Van Holland. A shared activity can also be combined with drinks or dinner.
How do you organise a department outing for colleagues with different working hours?
Check colleagues' availability in advance and consider shift patterns, annual leave and employees working at different locations. Then choose a time when as many people as possible can attend and discuss the programme options.
Which activity suits a department with different interests?
Consider participants' physical abilities and preferences. A quiz, music game or puzzle challenge may be suitable when not everyone wants to take part in a sporting activity. The best choice depends on your group size and the department's composition.
Can we organise a department outing to welcome new colleagues?
Yes. A shared activity provides an informal opportunity to meet new colleagues. For games played in smaller teams, you can discuss how participants should be grouped beforehand.
Is a department outing suitable for celebrating the completion of a project?
Yes. You could begin with a brief project review and finish with an activity, drinks or dinner. This gives the business-related part its own place in the programme while leaving enough time to relax together.
Can we personalise an activity for our department?
Custom questions can be submitted for Ik Hou Van Holland. This allows you to include subjects such as memorable events, colleagues or a shared project in part of the quiz.
Can a small department organise an outing at KOMAEN?
Yes. Several activities are suitable for smaller groups. The VR Escape Game, for example, is available for 3 to 30 people. Other activities have their own minimum and maximum participant numbers.
Are there activities for larger departments?
Yes. Music Bingo, for example, is available for groups of 20 to 100 people. For larger departments, it is important to discuss whether everyone can participate at the same time and which room is suitable.
Can we combine a department outing with a meeting?
Yes. KOMAEN offers meeting rooms and group activities. A department meeting can be followed by an activity and an informal gathering with food or drinks.
Which indoor activities are suitable for a department outing?
At KOMAEN, indoor options include the VR Escape Game, Music Bingo and Ik Hou Van Holland. The most suitable choice depends on your group size and preferred game format.
Can we finish our department outing with dinner or a barbecue?
Yes. A department outing can be combined with lunch, drinks, a barbecue or dinner. Minimum group sizes apply to certain catering arrangements, and the options will be discussed in advance.
How do I enquire about a department outing at KOMAEN?
Provide your preferred date, group size, occasion and any preferences for activities or catering. Contact KOMAEN on 0499 - 57 36 71 or at info@komaen.nl to discuss the programme and availability.
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