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BREAK THE ICE AT YOUR EVENT WITH ENGAGING AND MEMORABLE ACTIVITIES THAT SPARK INSPIRATION AND PROVIDE YOUR ATTENDEES WITH A UNIQUELY SAN FRANCISCO TEAM-BUILDING EXPERIENCE. ARTS & CULTURE With world-renowned art museums and performing arts companies, San Francisco is a hub for incredible cultural experiences. Bring your team to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) or the deYoung Museum to view some of the exquisite creativity the city has on display. Just a short walk from The Moscone Center is Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which presents contemporary art, performances and films that celebrate and showcase innovation. In Lincoln Park, the Legion of Honor combines art and heritage with more than 4,000 years of ancient and European artworks. And with the American Conservatory Theater and The Curran nearby, one of your team dinners should definitely be followed by some unforgettable theater. TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE Known as a global hub for innovation, San Francisco and its Bay Area neighbors offer visitors plenty of opportunities to experience imaginative technologies. The Exploratorium combines science, art and human perception with more than 650 interactive exhibits and a weekly adults-only After Dark option perfect for a social evening session. Less than an hour from San Francisco, the Intel Museum offers an inside look at an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory via a guided group tour and can even be rented out for private events. At the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, encourage problem-solving and communication with a team-building mission where participants can engage in space- and environmental-themed simulations. FUN & GAMES Let loose with a scenic nautical adventure, a cooking class taught by resident chefs or a game organized by local experts. Take your attendees for an unforgettable cruise on San Francisco Bay with Hornblower Cruises & Events. Sail under the Bay Bridge and around Alcatraz while enjoying spectacular views of the city skyline. Have a group of foodies on your hands? Slip on a chef’s hat and apron for an Executive Chefs cooking workshop where team members can compete in head-to-head Iron Chef Challenges, casual Culinary Challenges or themed cocktail events. Work with Handstand to design a custom scavenger hunt for your group and get attendees’ blood flowing and neurons firing as they travel on foot, by bike or by public transit to solve riddles around the city. Give Back: Corporate Social Responsibility Find more creative ways for meetings to give back at sftravel.com/meeting-planners THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE BACK IN SAN FRANCISCO THAT WILL ALSO BRING YOUR GROUP TOGETHER. HERE ARE SOME VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL BUILD CAMARADERIE WITHIN YOUR GROUP AND HELP MEET COMPANY CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) GOALS. • Help people who are experiencing homelessness in San Francisco by volunteering at one of the city’s homeless shelters or transition homes. Groups can hold in-kind donation drives, cook and serve meals, or assist with cleaning and decorating facilities at GLIDE, Hamilton Families or St. Vincent de Paul Society. • Companies that provide professional services can work with Raphael House to coordinate a specialized volunteer project that provides low-income families with services pro bono or host workshops for residents in the company’s areas of expertise. Attendees can connect and encourage local families in need while donating time and know-how. • Purchase toiletries on the needs list provided by Compass Family Services, Project Open Hand or St. Anthony’s and host a toiletry packing party for attendees. Set up an assembly line and have attendees pack individual bags of toiletries that will be distributed to individuals and families in need.
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