Strategic Play
Builds Trusted Teams
A strategic play lab for teams designing and delivering hands-on experiences, rituals, and talks that build trust, spark connection, and boost retention.
The best teams don’t all play the same way, they know how to play together.
We get it, finding the right activity for your team isn’t always easy. Whether it’s for team building, bonding, brainstorming, or just a little mid-week fun, planning can feel overwhelming.
But guess what? There is an easier way to make everyone happy, engaged, and connected, while keeping you stress-free when organizing your next team get-together.
What is
Pop CoLab
Pop CoLab is a Strategic Play Lab for Teams.
We design play-based experiences that build trust, spark creativity, and strengthen culture, on-site or at in our Pop CoLab Play Rooms, guided by four pillars: Trust, Environment, Self-Awareness, and Autonomy.
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.
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.
The Depths
of Play
Three ways we help teams work and feel better.
Every team needs connection, clarity, and momentum. We use strategic play to build psychological safety, improve communication, and make day-to-day work smoother. Start where you are, bonding, building, or developing, and we’ll tailor the session to your people, pace, and goals.
Light, low-stakes experiences that help people feel seen and included. We spark laughter, swap stories, and build quick trust so day-to-day collaboration feels easier. Perfect for new teams or groups that need connection before the heavier lifts.
Structured play with purpose. We surface communication preferences, decision styles, and strengths, then debrief to turn insights into clear norms for meetings, handoffs, and feedback. Teams leave with a shared language and practical ways to work better together.
An ongoing program that cultivates excellence. We coach habits around trust, psychological safety, and accountability, measure progress, and iterate with your leaders. The result is higher engagement, stronger performance, and a culture that lasts.
Where Grown-ups Come to Play.
We design and facilitate play-based workshops that accelerate trust, unlock creativity, and make collaboration effortless. You’ll leave with practical next steps your team can use tomorrow.
HR and People leaders, team leads and founders, office managers, and culture committees.
Hands-on Workshops
Interactive, creative experiences that help teams bond while making something tangible together.
Curated Drop-in Experiences
Flexible, low-pressure activities perfect for diverse teams and busy schedules.
Workplace
Support
We help companies build stronger, more connected teams through creative experiences, employee wellbeing programs, and strategic culture support.
From DIY team-building and stress relief sessions to custom engagement planning, we’re your partner in making work feel more human.
Corporate Teams & Workplaces
HR, office managers, and leaders who want to boost culture, connection, and wellbeing.
Groups & Gatherings
Birthdays, retirements, reunions, or just friends who want a night that isn’t dinner and a movie.
Tailored Experiences
Share your goals in our quick intake form, and we’ll hand-pick activities that fit your vibe.
A Creative Facilitator Network
From makers to wellness guides to trivia hosts—we’ve got a growing crew of facilitators ready to bring the fun.
Stress-Free Planning
We handle the details. You get the laughs, stories, and memories.
Play-Based Experiences
Pop CoLab
Strategic Workshops
The
Fun(d) Lab
Welcome to the Fun(d) Lab
A playful new initiative by Pop CoLab, designed to help schools, teams, and community groups raise money and spirits, all through creative, hands-on experiences.
Whether you're fundraising for a field trip, team jerseys, or a community cause, The Fun(d) Lab makes it easy (and super fun) to engage supporters with custom DIY kits and Pop CoLab experiences that give back while getting crafty.
Workplace
Support
Helping Your Team Thrive Through Play, Purpose & Personal Growth
At Pop CoLab, we believe that work shouldn’t feel like... just work. We partner with businesses to create meaningful, engaging, and mentally supportive experiences that help teams feel energized, connected, and seen.
Whether you're HR, part of the social committee, or an overwhelmed team lead, we’re here to bring the spark back into your workplace culture.
Mentorship
Programs
Empowering Young Creatives Through Play, Purpose, and Mentorship
The Pop CoLab Mentorship Program is designed to ignite creativity, build confidence, and help young minds thrive through guided mentorship and hands-on experiences.
Whether you're a student with big ideas or a curious creator figuring things out, we’re here to help you grow through the power of play, collaboration, and creativity.
Youth
Entrepreneurship
Camp
Coming Soon!
Get ready to build, create, and lead! Our Youth Entrepreneurship Camp is designed for aspiring young entrepreneurs who are curious, creative, and ready to bring big ideas to life.
This hands-on camp offers a unique mix of real-world business skills, mentorship from inspiring entrepreneurs, and fun, play-based learning.
Keynote Talks
How it Works
1. Tell us about your group
Quick intake form, easy as pie.
2. We curate the options
No endless Googling, we’ll narrow it down for you.
3. Show up & play
We run the experience. You enjoy the results.
Curious what Pop CoLab is all about? Check out our photo gallery to see snapshots of the creativity, connection, and good times happening in our space. From hands-on workshops to spontaneous moments of joy, our gallery is a glimpse into the amazing community that makes Pop CoLab so special.
Become
a Facilitator
Looking to facilitate or offer your own workshops through Pop CoLab?
Let’s Stay
Connected
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pop-ups, and creative happenings at Pop CoLab.
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Testimonials
The Nice Things People Are Saying
"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
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