Join Our Team Building PLAYshops in Toronto!
Play More. BE More!
FUNdamentals of Play facilitates experiential workshops ('PLAYshops') that teach modern day business skills using the power of PLAY!
These impactful yet fun team-building activities will teach skills that are vital to thriving teams in Toronto. These include storytelling, emotional intelligence, innovation, empathy, resiliency, etc.
Based in downtown Toronto, Fundamentals of Play is backed by the power of improv, positive psychology and creativity.
Why play? Play is so important for all ages. It’s essential to our creativity, development, health and ultimate happiness. It’s not only fun, it adds joy to our life, relieves stress and creates valuable connections to the world around us.
Ready to elevate your team's synergy and spirit in Toronto? We've got an array of unique team-building activities just waiting for you!
Our Values
Play Unapologetically
Giving people permission to play and have more FUN so that they can have more joy & fulfillment in their lives! Not taking life too seriously, doing more of the things we love & being 100% engaged in what we do!
Connect Profoundly
Creating deeper connection and healthy relationships is the key to happiness and success. Sharing, bonding, putting down walls and connecting more profoundly allows us to create more meaningful and fruitful relationships
Grow Relentlessy
Keeping a growth mindset in order to allow for abundance to take place. Continually pushing and consistently improving, pushing for progress and exceeding limits. Creating the space for you and your team to step into more growth and new ideas.
Shine Authentically
Living through values & doing the world a service by being our true selves. Sharing our unique gifts with the world & making it a better place. Being liberated to show up in the world as authentically as possible, regardless of acceptance.
Create Passionately
Living a passionate life by continually having new ideas & thinking outside the box. Challenging status quo for progress in order to make all of our lives more interesting and joyful!
Impact The World
Helping others, giving back and wanting to be of service to others. Contributing more love, happiness, fulfillment & joy, while creating lasting change in the world. Creating a ripple effect by helping change someone else's life when changing yours.
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Who's Behind This Awesomesauce?
Hi, I’m Luis Serrano - founder and CFO (Chief Fun Officer) of FUNdamentals of Play. I bring tons of energy and experience from 6 years of improv and apply it to my facilitation so individuals and teams can learn organically while also having tons of fun!
I'd love to tell you about the inspiration behind this because it’s also my story:
In 2015, I felt like I was on top of the world. I was engaged, had a dream job, healthy lifestyle, active social life, a close family. Life was GOOD...or was it?
It quickly all went sideways. Within six months, my brother, dad, and I all lost our jobs. My fiancé and I broke up. My world had turned upside-down, and I suddenly felt like I had no purpose in life.
When I finally did get a new job, I still felt unfulfilled and like a failure (my boss and corporate culture did NOT help). Severely depressed, feeling worthless and alone, I isolated myself from my friends and family.
It felt like I had arrived at a dead end.
Craving Change But Not Knowing Where To Start
One day I decided to take the first and most important step: I invested in myself. I hired a life coach. I studied positive psychology. I went to therapy. I got a puppy. I reconnected with my faith. Most importantly, I started doing things I loved again and this developed into a passion for all things play.
My life slowly started to turn around. I felt like me again. I was able to be silly, laugh, play and see endless opportunities in front of me. I thought I was on top of the world before but it was on shaky ground. Now I’m on top but with a rock solid foundation.
I even got a tattoo to celebrate, ask me about it :)
Play. Positive Psychology. Trying New Things
These 3 things became the inspiration for my PLAYshops. It all works. I’m living proof. I now realize how much I can contribute to the world and the endless possibilities to do it. It helped me learn how to better connect and has led to a fulfilling career.
I want you to know that I’ve been there. I know what an enormous impact jobs & careers can have on our lives. We interact with our teams on a daily basis and so the culture we build and skills that we use, become immensely important.
Most importantly, though, I know what it takes to get back on track and thrive both personally and professionally.
The same can be true for you and your team.
Meet the Rest of Our Team!
Philip Zave
FUNcilitator
Emmy Rosseau
FUNcilitator
Elan Marko
FUNcilitator
Why Choose Us for Team Building in Toronto?
When searching for activities for team building, Toronto surely offers a long list. However, none compares to our PLAYshops. Here's what sets us apart:
- A Science-Backed Approach. Our corporate team building activities in Toronto are based on psychological principles that enhance creativity, teamwork skills, and problem-solving.
- Interactive & Engaging Activities. We go beyond traditional outdoor team building activities, incorporating play-based methods proven to strengthen team dynamics and workplace relationships.
- Tailored for Toronto Businesses. Whether you're a startup, a corporate giant, or a non-profit, our great team building activities can be customized to meet your organization’s specific goals.
- Memorable moments. From innovative problem-solving challenges to dynamic group games, we create an unforgettable team-building experience that brings teams together.
- Boost Workplace Culture and productivity. Companies that invest in the best team building events see higher employee engagement, job satisfaction, and overall performance.
Book only the best team building activities for your next team event in Toronto today!
Strategic Partners
We're proud to partner with leading organizations in the play and human development space.
The National Institute for Play (NIFPlay) is a leading scientific authority on the science of play, translating rigorous research into practical frameworks for human flourishing. Founded on Dr. Stuart Brown's pioneering work establishing play as a biological necessity, NIFPlay bridges science and practice through keynotes, partnerships, and a growing global platform. They provide the evidence base showing play as a fundamental driver of creativity, connection, and resilience.
Interested in keynotes or partnerships on the science of play? Contact us.