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

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.

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!

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.

Calling the Author’s of Tomorrow

A creative writing competition aimed at young writers, with a cash prize up for grabs. Take the readers on an epic journey through your adventure story.

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.

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!

Rick Stein Cookery Course

Calling all young chefs! Learn the basics of preparing and cooking tasty meals in top chef Rick Stein's cooking area.

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?

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Little Cooks

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.

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.

Illustration Friday

Illustration Friday is a fun and inspiring weekly art challenge. It also happens to be an eye-catching blog and a lively, supportive online community.

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.

Take the maths challenge

UK Mathematics Trust Maths Challenges. National maths competitions for students aged 11-18 yrs. Teachers should apply on behalf of pupils.

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.

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.

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