Opportunities, Competitions & Challenges for 12-18 yrs at Oodles!

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All 30 /Arts 15 /Enterprise & Careers 8 /Geography & Nature 3 /Higher Ed 2 /Humanities 6 /Languages 1 /Music & Media 2 /Programmes 17 /Speaking & Politics 3 /Sport 1 /STEM 8 /Volunteer 2

National Youth Film Academy

National Youth Film Academy are on a mission to locate, nurture and promote the very best young filmmakers and actors in the UK.

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National Youth Film Academy are on a mission to locate, nurture and promote the very best young filmmakers and actors in the UK.

The Young Engineer Programme

The Young Engineer Programme gives students aged 15-18 engineering work experience with a group of distinguished engineers from some of the biggest names in the industry.

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The Young Engineer Programme gives students aged 15-18 engineering work experience with a group of distinguished engineers from some of the biggest names in the industry.

The Young Investment Banker Programme

The Young Investment Banker Programme transports students aged 15-18 into the heart of a fast-paced global finance, giving you the ultimate investment banking work experience.

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The Young Investment Banker Programme transports students aged 15-18 into the heart of a fast-paced global finance, giving you the ultimate investment banking work experience.

Become a business tycoon

Tycoon in Schools: A national enterprise challenge which could see you running your own business. Run by Peter Jones CBE. Why not give it a go?

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Tycoon in Schools: A national enterprise challenge which could see you running your own business. Run by Peter Jones CBE. Why not give it a go?

Engineering Minds

Engineering Minds, a Robotics and Coding Club, empowering children for their future by becoming the next generation of scientists, engineers and developers.

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Engineering Minds, a Robotics and Coding Club, empowering children for their future by becoming the next generation of scientists, engineers and developers.

Yorkshire Games Festival

The Yorkshire Games Festival is a five-day extravaganza celebrating games culture, design and production, a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages.

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The Yorkshire Games Festival is a five-day extravaganza celebrating games culture, design and production, a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages.

National Student Drama Festival

Aged 16-25 with a desire to be nationally recognised as an actor? Then sign up to submit an application for the National Student Drama Festival.

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Aged 16-25 with a desire to be nationally recognised as an actor? Then sign up to submit an application for the National Student Drama Festival.

Debate Academy

Debate Academy is a friendly, immersive summer school for 14 to 18 year olds.Offering top-quality coaching in debate to all ability levels.

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Debate Academy is a friendly, immersive summer school for 14 to 18 year olds.Offering top-quality coaching in debate to all ability levels.

The Young Political Leader Programme

The Young Political Leader Programme takes students aged 15-18 on an immersive exploration through some of the most coveted careers in global politics.

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The Young Political Leader Programme takes students aged 15-18 on an immersive exploration through some of the most coveted careers in global politics.

Give the Gift of Christmas

Pack a shoebox full of essentials to be sent to those in need, giving the gift of Christmas. You can also donate to send a pre packed box!

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Pack a shoebox full of essentials to be sent to those in need, giving the gift of Christmas. You can also donate to send a pre packed box!

Weekly Art Challenge

Like any skill, drawing and painting takes practice.The weekly art challenge with Art Starts for Kids is designed to help keep you practicing.

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Like any skill, drawing and painting takes practice.The weekly art challenge with Art Starts for Kids is designed to help keep you practicing.

Oxford Summer Course

Expert academics, superb locations, the chance to grow and learn, fantastic fun days out, friendships that’ll last a lifetime and courses for all ages.

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Expert academics, superb locations, the chance to grow and learn, fantastic fun days out, friendships that’ll last a lifetime and courses for all ages.

Costume Construction Experience Day

The College of Costume Construction free event for students and/or classes to come see how costumes are designed for all periods of history.

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The College of Costume Construction free event for students and/or classes to come see how costumes are designed for all periods of history.

Sea Cadets

Aged 10-18? Eager to learn new skills and experience exhilarating adventures on land and water? Then the sea cadets could be the opportunity for you!

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Aged 10-18? Eager to learn new skills and experience exhilarating adventures on land and water? Then the sea cadets could be the opportunity for you!

British Youth Music Theatre

British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) works across the UK and Ireland with young performers, musicians and stage technicians aged 11-21 who have an interest in performing arts and theatre making.

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British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) works across the UK and Ireland with young performers, musicians and stage technicians aged 11-21 who have an interest in performing arts and theatre making.

Work for BT

BT Work Experience placements are offered to young people aged 16-24. You'll learn skills of what it's like to work in a real life work place.

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BT Work Experience placements are offered to young people aged 16-24. You'll learn skills of what it's like to work in a real life work place.

Life changing expeditions

Step outside your comfort zone with World Challenge school expeditions. Develop leadership, teamwork and decision-making skills while travelling abroad.

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Step outside your comfort zone with World Challenge school expeditions. Develop leadership, teamwork and decision-making skills while travelling abroad.

Wonderful Physical Geography

The Physical Geography Photo Competition returns for a 6th year, encouraging students to explore and photograph the 'Wonderful Physical Geography' around them.

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The Physical Geography Photo Competition returns for a 6th year, encouraging students to explore and photograph the 'Wonderful Physical Geography' around them.

Hampton Court's Handmade Festival

A celebration of artisanal creativity where you can explore, taste, test or try your hand at the products crafted by independent producers.

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A celebration of artisanal creativity where you can explore, taste, test or try your hand at the products crafted by independent producers.

Childnet Film Competition

The Childnet Film Competition is open to all young people aged 7-18yrs to take on the challenge of creating a positive short film about Internet safety.

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The Childnet Film Competition is open to all young people aged 7-18yrs to take on the challenge of creating a positive short film about Internet safety.

The Young Lawyer Programme

The Young Lawyer Programme is the legal work experience programme for students aged 15-18. Delivered powerfully by leading lawyers from across the board.

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The Young Lawyer Programme is the legal work experience programme for students aged 15-18. Delivered powerfully by leading lawyers from across the board.

School of Frock

Learn the basics of sewing, fashion design and dress-making, from understanding textiles to pattern cutting and assembling a garment.

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Learn the basics of sewing, fashion design and dress-making, from understanding textiles to pattern cutting and assembling a garment.

Young Artists' Summer Show

The first-ever Young Artists’ Summer Show features inspiring artworks by talented young artists aged 7–19 from the UK and beyond.

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The first-ever Young Artists’ Summer Show features inspiring artworks by talented young artists aged 7–19 from the UK and beyond.

A Piece of Cake

Cooking in a castle? Sounds just like a fairytale! Cookery classes that are hands-on with an emphasis on real food, good ingredients and exciting flavours.

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Cooking in a castle? Sounds just like a fairytale! Cookery classes that are hands-on with an emphasis on real food, good ingredients and exciting flavours.

Young Geographer of the Year

Enter the Young Geographer of the Year Competition and explore all aspects of Geography uncovering the potential that Geography holds for you in the future.

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Enter the Young Geographer of the Year Competition and explore all aspects of Geography uncovering the potential that Geography holds for you in the future.

Study in Europe

Summer Schools in Europe for students. Explore new cultures with these excellent summer courses. Range of available courses to peak your interest.

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Summer Schools in Europe for students. Explore new cultures with these excellent summer courses. Range of available courses to peak your interest.

Boost your confidence

Teen Style Camp: A unique camp for girls aged 13-19 with an interest in the fashion industry. Aims to boost confidence and self esteem.

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Teen Style Camp: A unique camp for girls aged 13-19 with an interest in the fashion industry. Aims to boost confidence and self esteem.

Engineer with SONY

SONY opens their doors to schools and local groups offering regular tours to encourage an interest in manufacturing and technology amongst young people.

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SONY opens their doors to schools and local groups offering regular tours to encourage an interest in manufacturing and technology amongst young people.

Accelerate your writing career

The Poetry Society is calling for budding poets to submit poems of any kind for the chance to have work published in the esteemed Foyle Anthology.

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The Poetry Society is calling for budding poets to submit poems of any kind for the chance to have work published in the esteemed Foyle Anthology.

Tell a story with your iPhone

iPhone Photography Awards: If you love to experiment with the camera on your phone then these awards could be for you. Find out more.

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iPhone Photography Awards: If you love to experiment with the camera on your phone then these awards could be for you. Find out more.

Discover exciting opportunities, competitions & challenges for ages 12-18 yrs!