Rediscover the
Power of Play
Helping teams connect, create, and feel good at work through strategic, facilitated, and self-directed play.
The Pop Playroom
Like breweries have taprooms, we have Playrooms, so teams can enjoy our purpose-built, play-based experiences.
Our Playrooms host play-based sessions, creative labs, workshops, events, and more, if you can imagine it, we can run it.
What is
Pop CoLab
Pop CoLab is where grown-ups use play to work better.
In our Playrooms, teams make stuff, play games, try creative labs, and take quick chill breaks. Teams that need more Strategic Play, our thought leaders share fun talks and coaching on trust and ideas. Our Facilitator Network brings awesome workshops to teams.
Make, play, learn, and bring the good vibes back to work.
Create, play, and learn, perfect for teams, clubs, and friend groups. Book as a group or hop into a scheduled workshop.
Bring in Founder, Donavan Robinson along with other thought leaders, and experts to teach how play helps teams work better, self-awareness strategies, and building a strong foundation of trust within your team.
We connect awesome facilitators with teams that want fun, useful experiences. You bring your best session, we help shape it, host it, and book it.
Fill out our quick intake form so we can learn about your team, goals, budget, and vibe. Just high-level info to see where we’re headed.
Short virtual or in-person chat (15–30 min… or longer if you like). We learn about you and your team, review a few fun experience options, what fits and what to skip, and talk through past activities: what worked and what didn’t.
Our aim is to tailor something that fits your team perfectly.
We design the experience that best fits your objectives, build trust, hit a specific goal, or just have a really good time.
Then we book it, build it, and do it.
Guided strategic workshops combined with play-based activities. Keynotes, strategic workshops, and coaching that transform play into performance, for teams seeking connection, creativity, and momentum.
Create & Connect is all about sparking connection through hands-on making and shared experiences, at Pop CoLab or off-site. Whether it’s customizing merch with our Make & Take workshops or building momentum with Big Group Energy, these moments ignite creativity, conversation, and collaboration.
Perfect for teams, community groups, pop-ups, conferences, and creative lounges.
Quiet the noise and connect inward or with others in calmer, more restorative ways.
Practical Tools for Personal + Professional Growth
Better Together! Pop Collaborations bring our community of facilitators and Pop CoLab’s play-based activities together, uniting to spark connection, creativity, and fun.
Stackable extras to level-up your event, retreat, or session.
Families and friends are teams too, and trust is the foundation. In these playful sessions, kids and grown-ups try simple activities that build connection, patience, and clear communication. Zero pressure. Just fun, shared wins, and rituals you can use at home.
What Does Play for Teams Really Mean?
"Play is state of mind that one has when absorbed in an activity that provides enjoyment and a suspension of sense of time. And play is self-motivated so you want to do it again and again." - Dr. Stuart Brown
Play is a voluntary, joyful state where curiosity leads and time slips away. In that space, guards drop and people feel safe to try, speak, and learn, the conditions for trust.
Why it matters: Play lowers risk, invites honesty, and turns shared moments into shared trust.
Our Purpose
We believe play is a powerful tool for:
Connection
We believe real inclusion starts with real connection. That means listening deeply, making space for all communication styles, and building environments where people feel safe showing up as themselves.
At Pop CoLab, we’ve seen firsthand how a quiet spark can turn into full-on participation when the setting supports different ways of engaging.
Connection isn’t about fitting in, it’s about being recognized.
Creativity
Play and Creativity is how we break out of rigid systems and reimagine what’s possible. It gives us permission to think differently, play with structure, and find new ways to contribute.
For neurodivergent individuals, creativity isn’t just self-expression, it’s a survival skill and a superpower.
At Pop CoLab, we design experiences that celebrate nonlinear thinking, curiosity, and the courage to create your own path.
Culture & Community
An inclusive culture isn’t a checklist; it’s a mindset. We don’t just accommodate differences; we build with them from the start. That means rethinking how we measure success, structure time, and invite participation. Culture is shaped by who’s at the table and how the space makes them feel.
At Pop CoLab, we’re creating environments where everyone, especially those often left out, can thrive, lead, and help shape what comes next.
Meaningful Experiences
We fuel creativity and connection with play-based experiences designed to bring teams together. From games and DIY workshops to wellness, productivity, and strategic workshops, our expert-led programming makes it easy to engage, create, and grow.
Most Played Experiences
Make-A-Mug ☕️ Custom Mug-Making Experience
Welcome to the Pop CoLab Mug-Making Station, a creative playground designed for anyone who loves practical yet personalized projects! Whether you’re exploring dye sublimation for the first time or looking to elevate your coffee routine, this workshop invites you to customize a one-of-a-kind mug that truly reflects your style.
Most Played Experiences
Zero-proof Cocktail Experience
Stir Up Creativity: Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Workshops Using Premium Spirits and Products from Sobr Market!
Welcome to the Pop CoLab Zero-Proof Cocktail Experience — a hands-on, alcohol-free tasting that blends inclusivity, wellness, and creativity. Discover innovative products from Sobr Market, then craft your own signature beverage or sample a recipe co-created by Pop CoLab and Sobr Market.
Most Played Experiences
Pop CoLab Guess Who Trivia
Get to know your crew just a little bit better in this fun, facilitated trivia game that helps teams connect, laugh, and learn more about each other. Play interactive pub-style trivia games, expect surprises, shared stories, and plenty of “I didn’t know that!” moments.
It’s trivia with a twist, building culture, not just competition.
Most Played Experiences
Glass Painting with Goldie
A vibrant, hands-on creative Glass Painting Workshop.
Welcome to the Pop CoLab Glass Painting Workshop, a vibrant, hands-on creative session where everyday glassware transforms into a personalized piece of art! Guided by artist and facilitator Goldie from The Bridge Idea, you’ll learn techniques for painting on glass and walk away with a masterpiece that’s not just pretty, but something you can actually sip from and enjoy.
What Changes When We Play Together?
Faster trust and stronger collaboration.
Higher engagement and genuine connection.
Clear behaviours teams can use tomorrow.
A shared language that fits every style.
Why it works
Play lowers barriers and speeds up learning. Backed by the National Institute for Play and leading trust frameworks. We translate research into simple, durable practices. (No trust falls here)
Engaging, Play Focused Keynotes & Workshops
Keynotes, workshops, and coaching that use play to fuel performance.
Testimonials
Trusted by Teams
"I wanted to let you know that everyone absolutely loved the session – they said the drinks were awesome, they had a ton of fun making the mocktails and appreciated doing something new and exciting. I’m sure we’ll be reaching out for future sessions.."
Myckella McElroy
Richardson International Limited
"We had an absolute blast during our recent staff development workshop hosted at Pop! We got to experience the 'Power Of Play' while also coming together to collaborate and learn as a team. The design and layout of the space allowed for focus and fun – while also creating a comfortable environment to push outside of comfort zones and try new things."
Andrew Kussy
Exec. Dir. The Dream Factory
"Working with Pop Colab was such a great experience! Donavan went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. We just told him what we wanted, and he took care of everything, from finding the right team to delivering amazing programming, all within our budget. It saved us so much time and hassle. Pop Colab is definitely on our list for next year!."
Mercy Oluwafemi
The Winnipeg Foundation
I am sold on the Pop CoLab experience, both for our professional team and now I'm thinking "my family would love to spend some time here". For our team there was the genius of moving back and forth between work-based concerns and goals to just plain fun, and I saw the result of that technique come out in the final brainstorm that produced some really great things for our team projects.
James Kornelsen
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
Together, Let's Tailor the Perfect Group Experience
Building a better future one workshop at a time.
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all activities. At Pop CoLab, we take the guesswork out of team building by designing experiences tailored just for your team.
Whether your team needs a creative recharge, a wellness boost, or a productivity spark, we’ll craft a session tailored to your goals, vibe, and team members. You bring the team—we’ll bring the perfect plan.
Book a no-commitment consultation today!
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