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MUDPIE KITCHENS & BUDDY BENCHES FOR KIDS!

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Team Building

MudPie Kitchens & Buddy Benches

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Mud Pie Kitchens & Buddy Benches are ideal for remote teams—they build connection, teamwork, & community impact, all in one engaging experience.

Janice Harrington, Director, Toronto Stock Exchange Ventures:
“Huge success – awesome team-building event – staff talked about it for weeks after.
People who didn’t work together connected for the first time. Incredible bonding experience.
Perfect to get to know our remote staff and have them feel part of the team. Amazing for introverts! It was a perfect no-stress way of interacting with others.
The actual building of the Mud Pie Kitchens gave you something to focus on, which really allowed casual conversations.
So much better than just standing around and talking. It removed all that social pressure by giving us a task to focus on, which allowed for real conversations to occur.
Everyone absolutely loved it.”​

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Mud Pie Kitchens & Buddy Benches: Engage, Build & Give Back!

Mud Pie Kitchens & Buddy Benches are hands-on, heartwarming team-building experiences that combine creativity, collaboration, and community impact. Teams work together to build outdoor play kitchens or buddy benches, which are then donated to daycares and schools in communities that need them most.

Danielle Lapus, YMCA Woodwards:
“Many of our families are quite vulnerable…the whole idea and research behind your Mud Pie Kitchens really speaks to our philosophy. This is such a wonderful addition to our outdoor play space, and I know the children will benefit greatly from its innovative design!”​

These give-back events are not only about building physical structures but also about fostering teamwork, communication, and a sense of purpose. Participants leave feeling inspired, knowing they’ve made a tangible difference.

Helen Pratt, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts:
“Mudpie Kitchens for Kids was incredible; so much great feedback about how fun it was, & how much they loved the fact that we were ‘giving back’. I have heard from many people that it was the best sales rally ever…so thank you for contributing to that in a big way!”

Perfect for groups of all sizes, these activities are facilitated by our expert team, ensuring that every participant feels involved & connected. Whether it’s constructing imaginative Mud Pie Kitchens or crafting comforting Buddy Benches, your team will bond while giving back in a meaningful way.

Why Choose Mud Pie Kitchens & Buddy Benches?

  • Boosts team collaboration & communication

  • Encourages creativity through hands-on building

  • Leaves a positive, lasting impact on the community

  • Suitable for small or large groups (8 to 800 people)

Experience the joy of building something meaningful together. Make your next event unforgettable with Mud Pie Kitchens & Buddy Benches!

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“This was definitely the best team building exercise I’ve done not just at Oracle, but in my 15 year sales career. It was fun, engaging, and everyone felt good afterward. It was a perfect blend of needing to concentrate on the work/teamwork and enjoying the experience. Creative and worthwhile.”

– Opening Keynote “The Power of Play” + MudPie Kitchens & Buddy Benches

Team Building that Benefits Kids & their Community!

Teams build Mud Pie Kitchens or Buddy Benches to be donated to daycares, pre-schools & schools in need.

Everything that is needed we bring and remove!

“Check out this 1-minute timelapse of our setup and teardown!

We take every precaution to protect the  space and your clothes – laying down tarps and providing aprons, painter suits, and booties as needed. Our meticulous attention to detail means clients and venues never have to worry about mess or damage – we’ve got it covered! ✅

Whether you’re dressed for work or coming straight from a conference, we ensure you stay clean and comfortable throughout the event!”

Check out how the event plays out & the kids's reactions to the donations!!!

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Mud Pie Kitchen Benefits for Children:

From a University of British Colombia study on Playgrounds & how children play:

“We found that children had quality outdoor play experiences & enriched developmental opportunities in environments that had the following characteristics: (all of which are created when kids play with Mud Pie Kitchens!)

  1. They provide elements for children to manipulate and make their own like water, leaves, utensils & bowls  ✅✅✅
  2. They are usable in variety of weather ✅✅✅
  3. Children Interact with living things like wood, leaves & plants ✅✅✅
  4. They are designed to the scale of the child ✅✅✅
  5. They allow the child’s imagination to shape the play experience ✅✅✅
  6. They provide areas for children to play alone or in groups.✅✅✅

When children play with Mud Pie Kitchens they utilize fine motor skills, outdoor play with natural materials that the children can manipulate and make their own, and most importantly, they provide solo or group…

 IMAGINATIVE PLAY!

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Buddy Bench BENEFITS for Children

Buddy benches have become popular for daycares, pre-schools, & elementary schools because they offer valuable benefits to students. A buddy bench on the playground can help:

🫶   Combat Isolation ❤️‍🩹

A primary goal of a buddy bench is to help kids avoid feeling lonely or isolated.

❤️   Foster Community 🌱

A buddy bench can help your school create a deeper sense of community among students, create new friendships, and help combat bullying.

💙  Encourage Empathy 🤗

Lonely or shy students aren’t the only ones who benefit from a buddy bench. Other children have the responsibility of reaching out to students sitting on the bench. This nudge to play a proactive role in helping their classmates feel welcome and secure can encourage students to develop a better sense of empathy for their peers

 
 

Why Team Building Matters

  • Improves Communication: Activities encourage team members to communicate openly and effectively.
  • Builds Trust: Trust forms the foundation for successful teamwork, allowing team members to rely on one another.
  • Boosts Morale: Fun and engaging team-building activities provide a break from routine work, re-energizing staff.
  • Enhances Collaboration: When team members know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, they are more likely to collaborate effectively.
  • Giveback to the Community: leave the local community in better shape due to your actions and efforts!

What our Customers Have to Say

Testimonials

The Mud Pie Kitchens event was a HUGE success! One person said, ‘this is the best staff team building event that we’ve ever had – it really felt like we were doing something positive together and working together as a team‘
Leanne RossJustice Institute of BC
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Thank you – everyone LOVED building Buddy Benches!!!!! This was the BEST volunteer/Giveback event WE'VE EVER HAD!!
Yvonne ClarkeAmazon Web Services
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“Mud Pie Kitchens was a BIG HIT with our group. Everyone LOVED the team building aspect, and the give-back of donating the completed kitchens to the YMCA was really UPLIFTING. Thanks for such a great event, and we will certainly be back for more engagement!”
Vanessa​ Lah, Customer Relationship ManagerAgilyx Group
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The highlight for me? The Buddy Bench project by Engagement Unlimited! Their focus on community-driven initiatives is both INSPIRING & IMPACTFUL. As someone who initially felt like an outsider, this team-building activity, led by empathetic leaders, made me feel right at home. THEIR ETHOS OF UPLIFTING OTHERS & HAVING FUN WAS TRULY CONTAGIOUS!
Vamsi PonakaMPI Vancouver Chapter
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THE BEST DEVELOPMENT DAY I'VE HAD A MICROSOFT! The keynote (Pressure Cooker Confidence) and Building MudPie Kitchens for Kids was so successful, my boss wants to do it for the top executives in Seattle! AMAZING!
Henry WatsonMicrosoft
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"On behalf of all of our before/after school care sites at North Shore Neighbourhood House, I would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU for the building and donating of the 7 buddy benches. The buddy benches will be used by over 225 children daily. They promote positive play, kindness, and support. The children and staff feel so fortunate to receive these. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Lisa HubbardNorth Shore Neighbourhood House
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"This is the best event we’ve been to. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect event to create bonding and open communication channels between team members. This is so fun and so meaningful, I love it!!
Anonymous Participant
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"The kitchen build went phenomenally well! Our group was so happy and had a wonderful time. Roger was a sheer delight as was the entire crew. I’ve let Mackenzie know how glad we were to partner with you and that I highly recommend Engagement Unlimited and the Mud Pie Kitchen build for future giveback events!"
Sarah Meyers, Equinix:
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