THE ELBE GAMES

One adventure. Ultimate challenge.

A week-long international competition where 8th-grade teams from across Europe compete in physical, logical, digital, and entrepreneurship challenges — all in English.

International teams

Disciplines

1 week

In the heart of Europe

What is it

A competition that rewards being well-rounded — not just good at one thing.

The Elbe Games brings together teams of 8th-grade students from across Europe for one week of competition. Students combine physical challenges, logical thinking, digital skills, and teamwork — including a strong entrepreneurship component. English is the working language of the competition throughout the week.

Physical challenges Logical thinking Digital skills Entrepreneurship Teamwork

Six disciplines, revealed progressively in the months leading up to the event — each testing a different combination of skills.

The week

Week at a glance

Seven days from arrival to departure — five days of program, two travel days.

Sunday

Arrival & welcome

Monday

Opening ceremony + first challenge

Tuesday

Outdoor challenges

Wednesday
Prague day tripIncluded

Thursday

City & team challenges

Friday

Entrepreneurship challenge + final presentations + closing ceremony

Saturday

Departure

What's included

One price covers the whole week.

≈ €6,000 per team exact amount to be confirmed individually

In the programme

Accommodation for the full week
Full board — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
Local transport all week, including the Wednesday Prague day trip
All competition equipment and materials
A dedicated team guide for your team, all week
Referees and venues for all six disciplines

Arranged separately by your school

Travel to and from Louny
Travel / health insurance for your students and staff

Designed to be covered by your school's Erasmus+ short-term mobility grant.

Who can apply

We're looking for schools with…

A team of 8 pupils + 2 teachers All from the same school.

Students born 1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013 Turning 14 during this school year. This specific window keeps all teams at the same stage across different national school systems.

An Erasmus+ mobility project An active or planned short-term mobility project (KA122-SCH) or equivalent accreditation.

How to join

international schools · first year

For our first year, we're welcoming five international partner schools.

Get in touch by 15 September 2026 to secure your place for June 2027.

Reserve your team's place → hach@zsjak.cz