9 virtual team-building activities for summer

Summer is nearly here, which means many of us are planning sunny getaways and daydreaming about beachscapes. But even while at work, you and your team can capture the festive spirit with virtual team activities! Taking time to intentionally connect with your coworkers fosters trust and boosts camaraderie. So, why not infuse some summer fun into your workday?

In this blog post, we’ll share nine summer activity ideas for team-building that are perfect for this season! Try one or try them all, summer fun isn’t just for the kids!

Favorite things party

What are your go-to summer staples? Share with your team and have a favorite things party. 

How it works: Assign everyone a team member to mail a few small items to. Think about your summer favorites: sunscreens, hats, sunglasses, and anything else you use and love. 

Alternatively, have team members simply share on camera one to five of their favorite summer items and put them into a Lucidspark board with links in case people are interested in purchasing them for themselves. 

Make a summer drink 

Cool off and hydrate with your team. Find a recipe for a yummy summer drink like flavored lemonade, iced tea, or fruit-infused water. If you work in the office, you can make it in person; otherwise, make it on camera with your team. 

Crafts

Feeling artsy? There are so many craft kits that would be perfect for a virtual team-building activity. You can order them online and have them sent right to the team’s front doors. Here are a few ideas:

• Succulent terrarium kit 

• Chocolate making

• Soap making/candle making 

• Paint kit

Themed summer party

Looking for free, virtual team-building activities? Host a summer party with your team where people dress up, create a themed virtual background, and chat about their summer plans and favorite summer memories.

Theme ideas:

• Beach vacation

• Backyard BBQ

• Camping trip

• Summer road trip

Additionally, you can incorporate a game into this virtual activity, like Skribbl IO, Codenames, or Jeopardy-style trivia for a quick and friendly competition. 

 

Summer mood board

What better way to kick off the summer than with a mood board? Set aside 10-20 minutes with your team, or work asynchronously to create a board filled with pictures, quotes, and goals for your summer season. After, share your board with your team to learn more about your colleagues and get inspired.

Make the ultimate summer playlist

Nothing kicks off summer like some upbeat tunes. Create the ultimate shared playlist with your team to listen to all season long. Depending on your team size, have each team member choose one to five songs to add to this playlist. If everyone has a shared music streaming service, like Spotify, then you can all listen. Otherwise, create a Lucidspark board with the songs and link to the YouTube versions.

Summer book club

This virtual team activity is for the bookworms. Pick a book to read as a team and host a discussion about it at the end of the summer. You can order the book online or check one out at your local library. 

According to Harper’s Bazaar, here are the top reads for 2025!

Summer-themed Pictionary

Want a free virtual team-building activity that’s super easy? Open a blank Lucidspark board and start a game of Pictionary. Hop on a video call and have one person private message the drawer a word (we suggest making it summer-themed). Leverage freehand drawing and set a timer.

Virtual escape room

Unleash your inner detective with a virtual escape room team activity. Choose from a variety of themes and levels. Sharpen your problem-solving skills and collaborate with your team as you embark on an adventure and attempt to escape. 

And there you have it, nine summer activity ideas for team-building.