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Fun and Entertainment at the Thompson Island Conference Center

Thompson Island Conference Center - Complimentary sports equipment



The Thompson Island Conference Center will supply some sports equipment:

  • volleyball and softball equipment,
  • bocce and horseshoes,
  • Frisbee discs,
  • footballs,
  • trail maps

And you can bring your own:

  • softball gloves,
  • fishing poles,
  • wiffle balls & bats,
  • bathing suits & towels

Our professional Games Coordinator can be on hand to organize the athletic schedule and rally your teams.


Thompson Island Conference Center - Music, music, music

We can provide a DJ, or you can bring a band, karaoke machine, or orchestra!

   Thompson Island Conference Center - Icebreakers and team building
 

We offer some group challenges you don't do every day:

  • kangaroo catch
  • human knot
  • bandana toss


Thompson Island Conference Center - Games and activities




There’s something for everyone at the Thompson Island Conference Center, no matter what age you are:

  • Scavenger Hunt—
    Clues will take you around the island to collect hints and take pictures of your group. Be prepared to spend approximately 1 hour. The winning team will collect a prize before leaving. Additional prizes are encouraged if you like
  • Guided Tours—
    An educated tour guide will show you the unique features on Thompson Island like the salt marsh and farm animals. She'll also detail the island's history as an educational facility dating back to 1833.
  • Sprinklers—
    We'll turn 'em on; you run through 'em.
  • Clown—
    Includes face painting, magic show, balloon sculptures and general clowning around. Ask about the travelling clown.
  • Backyard Fun—
    A Games Coordinator will organize sports included in our complimentary package, plus three of the following relay races. You are encouraged to bring prizes.
    • Egg & spoon
    • Bottle fill relay
    • Egg & armpit relay
    • Bouncy ball relay
    • Water balloon toss
    • Tug o’ War
    • Hula Hoop contest
    • Sack race
    • Ball in the back relay
    • Coin, book & ball relay
  • Crafts For Kids—
    This package includes staffing and materials for a minimum of 25 children.
    • Sand monsters:
      Fill bottles with colored sand and decorate with wiggly eyes, feathers, pompons, and pipe cleaners
    • Cloud climbers:
      High-flying airplanes ready for custom coloring
    • Flying discs:
      Personalize Frisbee discs and put them in action
    • Coloring:
      Crayons, washable markers and drawing materials

To speak with a Thompson Island Conference Center event planner, please call 617-328-3900 x 107 or 110 or e-mail hospitality@thompsonisland.org.

And remember, all proceeds from your event support Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center’s programming for Boston’s urban youth.
 
 
P.O. BOX 127 Boston, MA 02127, Phone 617-328-3900, Fax 617-426-5637