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

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.

Develop your confidence

The Prince’s Trust: Looking for help with developing your skills and confidence? Find out about the extensive list of free programmes on offer.

The Young Computer Scientist Programme

The Young Computer Scientist Programme takes students aged 15-18 on an interactive journey through today’s most pioneering technology.

Can you write a ghost story?

From spine-chilling suspense tales to spooky ghost stories, you could end up being published with the Young Writers Ghost Stories competition!

Engineering work experience at Leonardo

Engineering work experience at Leonardo for students GCSE and A-Level students who show an interest and an aptitude in science and engineering.

Boys Brigade: Not Just for Boys!

The Boys’ Brigade: Feeling adventurous? Have a go at a range of activities with an inclusive group of young people and make great friends along the way!

Big Draw Festival

The Big Draw: Annual art festival featuring all sorts of fun art-related activities for the creatives out there. This year's theme is #DrawnToLife

Rolls Royce Work Experience

Rolls Royce are one of the largest providers of engineering work experience in the UK to young people aged 14-19. Helping them prepare for the workplace.

Surfers Against Sewage

Surfers against sewage inspire, unite and empower communities to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife. Help clear our beaches and save the Sea life.

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.

Youth Speaks

A 4-stage debate competition organised by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. Designed to encourage the development of effective communication skills.

Become a lifeguard

Become a lifeguard with the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and create an excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry.

Space Foundation Art Contest

The 10th Annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest invites students aged 3–18, to create original, space-oriented artwork based on this year's theme.

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.

Cook up a storm with future chef

Aged between 12-16 keen to learn more about cooking? You can gain experience, meet professionals and develop your skills through Springboard’s FutureChef!

Sharpen your business skills

Enter the BASE Competition and learn what it’s like to work as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant while competing for a cash prize!

The Young Architect Programme

The Young Architect Programme gives students aged 15-18 a thrilling immersion into the world of Architecture with some of the top names in the industry.

Bentley work experience placements

Bentley work experience placements give 14-19-year old students a taste of what it’s like to work at the prestigious car manufacturer.

Get involved with PDSA

PDSA offers work experience for young people aged 14-25 yrs. So if you're passionate about animals, you can make a difference by donating your time.

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!

Solve challenges that we face today

Clean Tech competition: This innovative competition focuses on environmental issues that we face today. Definitely worth a look!

Learn Languages Abroad

Education First gives you the chance to attend school abroad or why not take a look at a great summer programme in a foreign country.

Engineering Minds

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

Take up a new challenge

Army Cadets: Gain a broad range of life skills & experiences. Opportunities to travel, gain vocational qualifications and make loads of new friends.

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.

Become a Culinary Coineusseur

A five day cooking course for teenagers during the holidays. Perfect for teenagers on school holidays wanting to gain confidence in the kitchen.

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.

Young Game Designers

Young Game Designers is an initiative by BAFTA that inspires and supports young people aged 10-18 to create, develop and present their new game idea to the world.

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.

Young Athlete Training Camp

Led by a team of UKA coaches, this camp offers information in nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and how to succeed as a professional athlete.

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