Events and Activities for Age Group 6–12
National Geographic GeoBee
A quiz-based competition focused on geography knowledge among young learners.
Eligibility: Grades 4–8 (Ages 9–14, fits 9–12)
SpellBee International
A spelling competition that enhances vocabulary and English proficiency.
Eligibility: Grades 1–12 (Ages 6–18)
Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (Junior Category)
A prestigious international writing competition for young students to promote literacy, creativity, and expression.
Eligibility: Junior category for under 14 (fits 6–12)
Global Canvas Art Competition
An international children’s art contest encouraging creativity around environmental themes.
Eligibility: Ages 16 and under (includes 6–12)
Doodle for Google
An annual contest where students create a Google Doodle based on a theme, featured on Google's homepage.
Eligibility: Grades K–12 (Ages 5–18)
Little League Baseball World Series
A global baseball tournament bringing together young athletes from around the world.
Eligibility: Ages 9–12
International Children's Games (ICG)
An IOC-sanctioned event where children from cities worldwide compete in sports.
Eligibility: Ages 12–15 (12-year-olds included)
FIRST LEGO League
A STEM competition where students build and program LEGO robots to solve challenges.
Eligibility: Ages 9–16 (fits 9–12)
World Robot Olympiad (WRO)
A robotics competition inspiring innovation and teamwork using LEGO robotics kits.
Eligibility: Ages 8–19 (Elementary: 8–12)
Science Without Borders Challenge
An international art contest that engages students to promote ocean conservation through creativity.
Eligibility: Ages 11–19 (fits 11–12)
The International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Awards recognizing young leaders who are making a difference through environmental projects.
Eligibility: Ages 8–16
Junior Model United Nations (JMUN)
A simulation of the United Nations for young students, helping them develop leadership, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
Eligibility: Grades 4–12 (ages 9–18, fits 9–12)
Best Delegate MUN Conferences
MUN conferences designed for middle and high school students to experience diplomacy, debate, and global problem solving.
Eligibility: Ages 12–18 (fits 12-year-olds)
Young Authors Writing Contest
A writing competition for young students to submit short stories and creative writing across multiple genres.
Eligibility: Ages 12–18 (fits 12-year-olds)