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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Debate Academy

Debate Academy is a friendly, immersive summer school for 14 to 18 year olds.Offering top-quality coaching in debate to all ability levels.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Young Creatives

Aged 13 – 25 and looking for a space and equipment to work on your own creative projects? The Paul Hamlyn Roundhouse Studios are a dedicated creative space.

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.

Engineering Minds

Engineering Minds, a Robotics and Coding Club, empowering children for their future by becoming the next generation of scientists, engineers and developers.

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

Showcase your STEM talent

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition:This national competition rewards you for producing fantastic STEM work.

History Folklore and Festivities

Pagan Festivals of the British Isles for anyone with an interest in European literature, literary forms and techniques and the Greek and Roman classics.

Space Foundation Art Contest

The 10th Annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest invites students aged 3–18, to create original, space-oriented artwork based on this year's theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.