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Cruz Outdoors offers professional team-building experiences that blend sports and recreation with outdoor adventure and therapeutic recreation. Our programs are designed to strengthen communication, trust, and cooperation through purposeful activities in nature. Each experience encourages participants to step outside their daily routine and reconnect with themselves, their teammates, and the outdoors.
Mindfulness is a key part of every program. Through guided reflection, intentional movement, and focused awareness, participants learn practical ways to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance team relationships. This approach helps individuals bring calm focus and clarity back into their personal and professional lives.
From outdoor survival scenarios and group hikes to friendly sports and recreation challenges, Cruz Outdoors provides safe, engaging, and customized experiences for all types of teams. We tailor each program to the group’s goals, balancing adventure with reflection to inspire lasting connection and personal growth. Get outside with us—and rediscover the value of team building with Cruz Outdoors!
Brandon Cruz is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Outdoor Leader and Mindfulness Coach with over 15 years professional team building experience. As an outdoor leader he has guided groups on backpacking, camping and paddling trips. Through his work as a recreation therapist he has helped countless individuals learn skills and develop abilities for achieving health and wellness. When he's not outdoors or with his family, you can find him at his shop in Clemson fixing bikes, building skateboards and planning for his next outdoor adventure.








"Brandon provides an incredible experience for teams to bond and grow together. He encourages working together and learning about each other, to foster trust and support. I love his emphasis on mindfulness and compassion! I would recommend his workshops to any organization."
"Brandon was super fun to work with. He brought the wilderness experience to life, even from inside the building. It was a very thorough and fast moving experience which kept everyone's attention.10 out of 10 for Cruz Outdoors!"

379 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, South Carolina 29631, United States




