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

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All 30 /Arts 13 /Enterprise & Careers 13 /Geography & Nature 2 /Higher Ed 3 /Humanities 6 /Languages 2 /Music & Media 1 /Programmes 13 /Speaking & Politics 1 /Sport 2 /STEM 11 /Volunteer 4

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?

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.

Have your music performed at the BBC Proms

Enter the BBC Proms Inspire Scheme and have your work performed at the BBC Proms by professional musicians and broadcast on Radio 3.

Solve challenges that we face today

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

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.

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.

Into Film: Film of the Month Competition

Into Film celebrates exceptional young filmmaking talent from across the UK. Enter and be in with the chance to have your film shown on YouTube.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Industrial Cadets

A national industry-led accreditation designed to enhance workplace experiences for young people inspired by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

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.

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.

The Young Doctor Programme

The Young Doctor Programme, will immerse you in interactive role plays, seminars, and Q&A to give you a 360-degree experience of practising medicine.

Focus on the Environment

Are you a budding artist or photographer with a love for the environment? If so here's a chance for children to win £500 worth of Love2Shop vouchers!

NCS- Building Key Skills for Life

NCS is a four-phase programme for 15-17 year olds specifically designed to provide you with all sorts of new experiences.

Animex Festival

Animex - International Festival of Animation and Computer Games promotes an ethos of collaboration and prides itself on its warm friendly atmosphere.

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.

Think you can crack the code?

Take part in the Alan Turing Cryptography Competition and win all sorts of prizes for your team and school, not to mention breaking codes along the way!

Do something great

Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn, meet new people, have new experiences, whilst giving back and doing something great!

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.

Budding Young Artists

A national art competition for school students with an enthusiasm for art and drawing. Young art is a competition for young people in aid of cancer research.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.