Games of Excellence | CEA

A CEA Initiative

Five players. A series of challenges. One team.

Think • Move • Build • Create • Communicate

Sunday, October 25, 2026 Our first Games, completed Mezzanine · Improve Canada · Vaughan Ages 7–13 $1,000+ in prizes

An extraordinary setting: the spectacular mezzanine at Improve Canada.

Thank you for an unforgettable first Games!

Eight teams. Five challenges. A community coming together to discover what children can do.

Relive the Games & Play at Home →

Next Games: tentatively February 2027. Date, venue and registration details to be confirmed.

A different kind of competition. Success is not simply about what you know, but what you can do with what you know.

Expect the Unexpected

Think fast.
Adapt.
Work together.

What Are the Games?

More Than What You Know

Games of Excellence is a team competition built around a series of unexpected challenges.

Teams reason, create, communicate, move, build and adapt as the Games unfold.

Our first event brought these skills to life through balance, visualization, puzzles, word search and the Blind Block Challenge. Explore the activities and try them at home.

Skills in Action

Skills Worth Developing

THINK

Solve & strategize

MOVE

Coordinate & perform

BUILD

Design & construct

CREATE

Imagine & innovate

COMMUNICATE

Listen & persuade

October 25, 2026

Eight Teams. One Remarkable Afternoon.

Thank you to every participant, family, team leader, volunteer and participating school community. You brought the enthusiasm, encouragement and determination that made the first Games of Excellence possible.

Congratulations to the Evergreen Imagineers! After tying with Think Tank on 94 points, the teams went to an archery tiebreak. Alex’s final arrow secured the win for the Imagineers.

See the Final Scoreboard →

Looking Ahead

Let’s Do It Again.

Our next Games of Excellence is tentatively scheduled for February 2027.

We’re looking forward to another opportunity for children to discover their strengths, embrace challenges and grow together. The exact date, venue and registration details will be announced once confirmed.

Registration for the next event is not yet open. Stay connected to CEA for the announcement.

Keep the Challenge Going at Home

Explore the five challenges we played, all eight Blind Block arrangements, and the two bonus activities we saved for another day. You’ll also find the introduction and inspiration behind the Games, the final scoreboard, and our participating schools and supporters.

Explore Games at Home →

What’s Next?

When are the next Games?

Tentatively February 2027. The date and venue are not yet confirmed.

Can we register now?

Registration is not yet open. We’ll share the details once the next event is confirmed.

Where can we see the results and try the challenges?

Visit Games at Home for the final scoreboard, challenge pages and home activities.

Presented by CEA

Building Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Games of Excellence is presented by Collaborative Education Alliance (CEA), a registered Canadian charity that brings schools and communities together around meaningful, whole-child education and opportunities for young people to grow.

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This Is Just the Beginning