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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Speak Your Mind

National Public Speaking Competition for Years 9-11 - the biggest public speaking competition in the UK, with around 400 teams.

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.

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.

Engineering Minds

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

Yorkshire Games Festival

The Yorkshire Games Festival is a five-day extravaganza celebrating games culture, design and production, a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages.

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.

Worldwide Debating

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Bentley work experience placements

Bentley work experience placements give 14-19-year old students a taste of what it’s like to work at the prestigious car manufacturer.

Life changing expeditions

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

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.