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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

School of Frock

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

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.

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.

The Young Engineer Programme

The Young Engineer Programme gives students aged 15-18 engineering work experience with a group of distinguished engineers from some of the biggest names in the industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Life changing expeditions

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

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.

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.

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.

Worldwide Debating

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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