What is The Challenge?
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The Challenge is your chance to show yourself and others (including employers and university admissions tutors) what you can do.
Are you up for it?
The Challenge is an exciting opportunity for 15-16 year olds in the summer after year 11. The programme is spread over a few weeks full-time during the Summer, plus 4 days over weekends in the Autumn.
Part 1: The Personal Challenge
Fancy the chance to abseil down a 100 foot wall, build and race a raft or even go caving? Tackle the outdoor challenge of your life. Five days of team activity with some the best instructors in the UK. Learn more.
Part 2: The Team Challenge
You and your team live at a university and take on a project with a difference. Which of your passions would you choose from? Enterprise, Media, Drama, Photography or Sport? Learn more.
Part 3 and beyond: The Real Challenge
Now you take over! It’s your turn to design the Challenge. Can you think bigger than us and come up with something your team can do that everyone in your neighbourhood will be talking about? Learn more.
Graduation: Time to celebrate
In the autumn, you receive your certificate from a prominent leader in a ceremony at a prestigious venue.
How much does it cost?
The cost is £50 or less.
How do I sign up?
Just click here and fill out the form to start the process.



