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

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.

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.

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.

Life changing expeditions

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

UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKRoC)

The UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKRoC) is aimed at students aged 11 – 18 to design, build and launch a model rocket with a fragile payload.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The Young Psychologist Programme

The Young Psychologist Programme takes students aged 15-18 on an immersive exploration through the inner workings of the human mind.

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.

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.

Impress future employers

My Kinda Future: Build a shareable CV that you add to as you gain experience. Connect with employers and gain access to big brands.

Commedia dell’Arte Workshop

This masterclass will offer you the opportunity to discover and expand skills that are fundamental in any performance setting.

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!

Work Experience in Parliament

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

Young Chefs Academy

The Young Chefs’ Academy focuses on chef skills and cooking. All applicants aged 13-16 should have an interest in learning to be a chef.

National Theatre Young Technicians

Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Aged between 14–18? Then these free technical theatre workshops could be for you!

Animex Festival

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

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.

School of Frock

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

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.

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.

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.

Coding & Tech Camps

FunTech's camps give courses on a range of subjects from coding to robotics and game design! The courses Incorporating teamwork, logic and problem solving.

Medical School Interview Workshops

Blue Peanut offers medical school interview and examination training delivered by doctors and medical professionals to students across the UK and abroad.

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.

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.

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.

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