If your team has already done the escape room, the bowling night, and the awkward happy hour, it's time to level up. The Shreveport-Bossier area has some genuinely great options for team building that people actually look forward to — not just tolerate. Here are five ideas worth putting on your radar, with one you can book right now.
What Makes a Team Building Activity Actually Work?
The best team building activities share a few things in common: they mix people up, they create moments of shared experience, and they involve some element of friendly competition or collaboration. Nobody bonds over a slideshow. People bond over something that happened — a last-second putt, an unexpected home run in the batting bay, or the moment someone on your team turned out to be surprisingly good at something nobody expected.
The activity doesn't need to be complicated. In fact, simpler is usually better. Complex formats mean more explaining and less doing. The goal is to get your team into a flow state where they're engaged, a little competitive, and laughing together — and the right venue makes that happen almost automatically.
Our corporate events and team building options at Chasing Aces are designed exactly for this — and we're easy to reach from anywhere in the Shreveport-Bossier metro.
5 Team Building Ideas Worth Trying in the Shreveport-Bossier Area
1. Golf Bay Tournament at Chasing Aces — Divide your team into groups of 4–6 and run a swing bay tournament with real-time radar scoring. The tech does the tracking, the competition handles itself, and the food and drinks keep things social between rounds. No golf experience needed. Located at 1111 W 2nd St, Bossier City, LA , this is the closest thing to a plug-and-play team event in the area.
2. Batting Bay Challenge — Our Home Run Dugout Batting Bays bring out a competitive side in people who didn't know they had one. Run a home run derby format with team scoring and a prize for the group with the most dingers. It's fast, physical, and incredibly fun — even for people who haven't picked up a bat since Little League.
3. Putting Zone Mini Golf Scramble — Two unique putting courses, small groups, friendly competition. A putting scramble (where everyone putts and you play from the best position) keeps it accessible for every skill level. It's easy to score, easy to organize, and creates the perfect low-pressure competitive environment for teams that include a wide range of athletic ability.
4. Shreveport Riverfront Scavenger Hunt + Dinner — For teams that want something more active, a self-guided scavenger hunt along the Shreveport riverfront followed by dinner at a local restaurant is a low-cost, high-engagement option. Create the challenge yourself or find a local event company to run it. Pair it with a visit to Chasing Aces as a pre-event warmup or after-dinner activity.
5. Charity Tournament Day — Combine team building with giving back by organizing a charity tournament through Chasing Aces. We've hosted events for organizations supporting veterans, children, and local causes — and the combination of competition and purpose creates a team experience that goes deeper than a typical event. Ask about our Hole-in-One Charities program for details.
How Do You Pick the Right Activity for Your Team?
Think about your group's energy level and how they tend to interact socially. Some teams are naturally competitive — give them a tournament bracket and get out of the way. Other teams are more laid-back — they need something that encourages conversation without pressure. Most teams have both types, which is why activities with natural downtime built in (waiting for your turn, moving between stations, sharing food) work so well for mixed groups.
The Shreveport-Bossier area offers enough variety that you can customize based on exactly what your team needs. Whether you're celebrating a big quarter, onboarding a new group, or just trying to break out of a rut, there's an option within easy reach of Haughton, Benton, Minden, Stonewall, and the surrounding communities. Call us at 318-735-1570 to start planning your team event at Chasing Aces.
