Inner Child Summer Camp: A New Way to Bond at Work
What if team bonding felt more like recess than routine?
This 3-day, 2-night mock retreat reimagines corporate team-building through the lens of play, rest, and reconnection, designed to honor our inner child while creating space for team trust and wellness.
A playful and welcoming registration table sets the tone for the retreat experience. Designed to evoke childhood memories and spark excitement.
Project Snapshot
Theme: Pause, Play, Connect
Format: 3-Day, 2-Night Offsite Retreat
Location: Within 1 hour of Miami, FL
Group Size: 15 Team Members
Why This Event
A founder wanted to offer her team something more than a company dinner or a one-day retreat. She envisioned space for rest, reconnection, and appreciation, and gave her employees a full week off, with this 3-day retreat anchoring the experience. The goal was to return to joy and play, not just strategy and deliverables.
Vita Curated’s Role
We helped her bring that vision to life, from concept development to execution:
Ideation & concept development (Inner Child Summer Camp theme).
Venue research & vendor coordination.
Full itinerary planning and team activity design, including nostalgic childhood games with team-building adaptations.
F&B strategy including healthy, themed menus + mocktail session
On-site logistics management
Budget creation + oversight
Timeline development & team coordination
A cozy campfire lounge and floral-filled dinner setup invite guests to unwind under string lights, blending nature, nostalgia, and connection in one magical scene.
Aesthetic Direction
Mood: Nostalgic, playful, grounded, calm.
Palette: Muted Mustard Yellow, Warm Cream/Ivory, and Sage Green.
Textures & Touchpoints: Raw wood, enamelware, cotton flags, firelight, camp signage, wildflowers.
View the full visual direction on Pinterest.
Experience Overview
Day 1 – Arrival + Lighthearted Welcome
Welcome circle
*Each guest received a camping kits which included: Canvas mini tote the company logo, enamel mug with event name ("Pause, Play, Connect"), reusable branded water bottle, schedule card (printed like an old camp itinerary), Yo-yo and jacks, polaroid-style photo + personalized message from the founder and fruit leather or dried fruit roll.
Team-led favorite childhood game + dinner
Campfire reflection + mocktails
Day 2 – Play, Pause, Reflect
Morning stretch & breathwork
Trust games (relay races, storytelling)
Art & craft station + nature time
DIY scavenger hunt & evening cookout
Day 3 – Integration + Close
Sunrise walk
Closing circle
Farewell lunch (playful, healthy classics)
A lighthearted mocktail moment captures the carefree joy of summer camp, team members laughing, sharing drinks, and soaking up the sunshine in a laid-back outdoor setting.
Why This Matters
This wasn’t about flashy offsites or high-adrenaline retreats. It was about creating space for what builds trust: shared moments, play, and presence. The result? A refreshed team, a participating founder, not just a host, and a culture moment worth remembering.
Final Thought
When you design with feeling, you design for connection.
And sometimes, the best way to move a team forward is to pause, play, and remember how to connect again.
