Making the company Christmas dinner truly unforgettable is not just a wish — it’s entirely achievable with Santa’s Helper by TeamBuilding.it. In this original format, participants stop being colleagues for ninety minutes and become something far more engaging: Santa Claus’s official elves, on a creative and collaborative mission that no one will forget anytime soon.
The Challenge: Build Santa’s Sleigh from Scratch
At the heart of Santa’s Helper lies a concrete, hands-on challenge: each team receives materials — wood, cardboard, decorations — and must build Santa’s sleigh from scratch. There are no step-by-step instructions, no single right answer. It is precisely this creative freedom that brings out the best in every group: the natural leader, the organiser, the ideas person, the detail-oriented perfectionist. Within ninety minutes, the team’s real dynamics emerge spontaneously — the kind that never show up in a regular meeting.
The format is available both indoors and outdoors, making it easy to integrate into any corporate Christmas dinner, hotel venue or company-chosen location.
Decorate, Fill, Give: the Soul of the Format
Once built, the sleigh is far more than a centrepiece to admire — it becomes the highlight of the evening. Teams decorate it with care and fill it with gifts, which can be the classic Secret Santa presents, branded company merchandise or — in the CSR version of the format — donations destined for charities and non-profit organisations.
This dual nature — fun and solidarity combined — is what makes Santa’s Helper one of the most appreciated activities in our catalogue of 130+ original formats. In a single moment, the company celebrates the festive spirit, strengthens bonds between people and has the option of giving back to the wider community. It is a powerful message, experienced first-hand by every participant.
Why It Works: Authentic Collaboration Under (Paper) Stars
Behind the lightness of the Christmas theme lies a solid experiential structure. Santa’s Helper stimulates key soft skills that matter in any team: communication, planning, role allocation, time management and creative problem solving. All of this happens naturally, without participants even noticing — precisely because the stated goal is simply to build something beautiful together.
With 22 years of experience in corporate team building and operational bases in Rome and Milan, TeamBuilding.it has refined formats like Santa’s Helper to deliver maximum experiential impact with minimum organisational friction. Our team of professional facilitators guides every phase of the activity, ensuring energy, pace and engagement from start to finish.
How to Organise Santa’s Helper for Your Company
Santa’s Helper is designed for groups of varying sizes and integrates seamlessly into a corporate Christmas dinner or a dedicated event. It can be set up as a purely festive team building activity or as a structured CSR initiative, with the final gifts going to a cause chosen by the company.
All logistics are fully managed by TeamBuilding.it: materials, facilitators, event coordination and direction. The client company simply needs to choose the venue — or rely on our partner network — and enjoy the result.
To find out about availability, formats and how to integrate Santa’s Helper into your next corporate event, get in touch with our team: we will work together to find the perfect solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can take part in Santa’s Helper? The format is fully scalable and adapts to groups of all sizes, from small teams to large corporations. Contact us to find the configuration that best suits your team.
Can Santa’s Helper be run as a CSR activity? Absolutely. The CSR version of the format involves donating the gifts collected in the sleigh to charities or non-profit organisations chosen by the company, turning the evening into a meaningful act of corporate social responsibility.
Is the format available outdoors? Yes, Santa’s Helper can be organised both indoors and in outdoor spaces, depending on the event’s logistical needs and the time of year.
How long does the activity last? The standard duration is approximately ninety minutes, designed to fit comfortably within a corporate dinner programme without taking over the entire evening.
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