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

Life changing expeditions

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

Wimbledon International Short Film Festival

This annual competition offers budding filmmakers in the UK and abroad who are 16 or older the opportunity to create and submit a film.

Unlock your potential with Sky

Sky Academy: Discover a variety of opportunities available at Sky for those looking for a career in sport, the arts, TV or all of the above.

RAF Cadets

If you're a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then the RAF Cadets could be right for you.

Volunteer for the RSPCA

Want to help animals? Then the RSPCA is the place to go. With plenty of volunteering and fundraising opportunities, you'll be doing something amazing.

Industrial Cadets

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

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.

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.

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.

The Young Journalist Programme

Become immersed in a series of interactive role plays, seminars, and Q&A sessions, to give you a 360-degree experience of journalism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paint for the Planet!

To be in with a chance of displaying a colourful creation at London’s Natural History Museum create a group 'mini-exhibition' reflecting the theme ‘Endangered’

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.

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!

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.

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?

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!

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!

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!

Worldwide Debating

The World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) is a global competition for high school debaters, representing countries rather than individual schools.

Take the Tenner challenge

Tenner Challenge: A nation-wide competition to find the next generation of young entrepreneurs.Take this challenge to turn your business ideas into reality.

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