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Programs for Children in India (2026)

Programs for school children in India that run over weeks or months: fellowships, mentorships, leadership tracks, sports academies and exchange programs. WiWit lists 228 verified programs in India from 194 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 38 available online, 81 free to join.

A program asks for months rather than a day, so the question changes: what does the child come out with. The listings here include fellowships and mentorships, leadership and youth parliament tracks, sports academies and training squads, international exchange and exposure programs, and structured skill tracks that run across a term or a year. Each listing shows how long it runs, who it accepts and what it costs, so the size of the commitment is clear before anyone fills a form.

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Programs for Children in India (2026) at a glance

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OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
iSKATE School - Ice Skating Classes for ChildreniSKATE by RoseateAges 4 and aboveIn-Person₹10,000 to 16,500 per package
Bharatkalanjali Part-Time Bharatanatyam Basic CourseBharatakalanjaliAges 7 to 13In-PersonPaid
Chithkala Bharatanatyam Foundation Course for ChildrenChithkala School of DanceAges 4 and aboveIn-PersonPaid
IIM Ranchi Young Changemakers ProgrammeIIM RanchiGrade 9 to 12HybridPaid
Lodha Genius ProgrammeLodha FoundationGrade 8 to 12HybridPaid
SkillSphere Public Speaking & Soft Skills WorkshopsSkillSphere EducationGrade 1 to 12In-PersonPaid
Youreka AriseYourekaGrade 7 to 12In-PersonPaid
MANASVIIndian Institute of Technology, DelhiGrade 9 to 12In-PersonFree
Non-Trivial Research Foundations ProgramNon-TrivialAges 14 to 20OnlineFree
Milaan Girl Icon Fellowship ProgramMilaan FoundationGrade 7 to 12HybridFree
Two-Year Pre-NDA Residential Program at SPI AurangabadServices Preparatory Institute (Maharashtra)Grade 10In-Person₹5,000/month
AFS Global STEM Accelerators (Young Women)AFS Intercultural Programs IndiaGrade 9 to 11OnlineFree
CHEMUN: Chennai Model United NationsAmerican International School ChennaiGrade 9 to 12In-PersonPaid
Two-Year Pre-NDA Preparatory Program at MRSAFPI MohaliMaharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory InstituteGrade 10In-Person₹56,000
Kids for Tigers: The Sanctuary Tiger ProgrammeSanctuary Nature FoundationGrade 1 to 8In-PersonFree
Program

iSKATE School - Ice Skating Classes for Children

by iSKATE by Roseate

Coach-led ice skating classes for children on India's largest indoor rink in Gurugram, across basic ice skating, figure skating, and ice hockey.

For children ages 4 and above
In-person event
₹10,000 to 16,500 per package

What your child could gain:

Balance and stance on iceGliding and skating controlFigure skating technique
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Program

Bharatkalanjali Part-Time Bharatanatyam Basic Course

by Bharatakalanjali

Bharatkalanjali's part-time Bharatanatyam basic course in Chennai Adyar provides twice-weekly classical dance training for beginners at Padma Bhushan Priyadarsini Govind's institution.

For children ages 7 to 13
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Bharatanatyam AdavusHasta MudrasRhythmic coordination (Taalam)
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Chithkala Bharatanatyam Foundation Course for Children

by Chithkala School of Dance

Chithkala School of Dance's Bharatanatyam Foundation Course offers structured classical dance training for beginner children in Bangalore under director P. Praveen Kumar.

For children ages 4 and above
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Bharatanatyam AdavusHasta MudrasAlaripu
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Program

IIM Ranchi Young Changemakers Programme

by IIM Ranchi

A hybrid leadership initiative by IIM Ranchi for high school students, combining a 4-week virtual experience with a 5-day residential bootcamp.

For children ages 14 to 18
Online or in-person
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

LeadershipProblem-solvingSocial Innovation
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Program

Lodha Genius Programme

by Lodha Foundation

A fully funded, multi-year educational program by Lodha Foundation and Ashoka University for exceptional Indian students in Grades 9-12 passionate about STEM, fostering future leaders and changemakers.

For children ages 13 to 18
Online or in-person
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Complex problem-solvingAnalytical thinkingScientific inquiry
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Program

SkillSphere Public Speaking & Soft Skills Workshops

by SkillSphere Education

Grade-wise public speaking and soft skills workshops for school students from Grades 1 to 12, delivered on campus with an activity-based, progressively structured curriculum.

For children in Grade 1 to 12
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Public speakingCritical thinkingLeadership
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Program

Youreka Arise

by Youreka

In-school life-skills intervention for grades 7-12 covering adaptation, resilience, innovation, self-reliance and empathy over 2-4 days.

For children in Grade 7 to 12
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

AdaptationResilienceInnovation
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Program

MANASVI

by Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

A flagship STEM mentorship program by IIT Delhi for high school girls in grades 9-12, offering hands-on experience and guidance from experts.

For children ages 14 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingScientific Reasoning
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Program

Non-Trivial Research Foundations Program

by Non-Trivial

A free 4-week online program by Non-Trivial for ambitious Indian students aged 14-20 to master foundational research skills, identify global challenges, and plan impactful careers. Earn a certificate and a free book.

For children ages 14 to 20
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Foundational Research SkillsProblem Framing and IdentificationCritical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning
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Program

Milaan Girl Icon Fellowship Program

by Milaan Foundation

Free 12-month fellowship by Milaan Foundation for girls aged 12 to 18 from UP, MP, Assam, and Karnataka, building community leadership skills with a monthly stipend from the SAP partnership.

For children ages 12 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipCommunity organisingCommunication
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Program

Two-Year Pre-NDA Residential Program at SPI Aurangabad

by Services Preparatory Institute (Maharashtra)

Government residential 2-year NDA prep programme in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for Maharashtra boys who've passed Class 10 with 60% marks. Monthly hostel fee ₹5,000. 650+ officers commissioned.

For children ages 15 to 20
In-person event
₹5,000/month

What your child could gain:

Military disciplinePhysical fitnessNDA exam preparation
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Program

AFS Global STEM Accelerators (Young Women)

by AFS Intercultural Programs India

Fully funded 12-week virtual STEM leadership programme for girls aged 15 to 17.5, co-developed by and , with a joint certificate from Penn CSIS. Program runs from May to August.

For children ages 15 to 17
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

STEM project developmentDesign thinkingCross-cultural collaboration
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Program

CHEMUN: Chennai Model United Nations

by American International School Chennai

THIMUN-affiliated Model United Nations conference at American International School of Chennai for high school students, spanning 13 committees and 39 debate topics over three days.

For children ages 14 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Public speakingDiplomacyCritical thinking
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Program

Two-Year Pre-NDA Preparatory Program at MRSAFPI Mohali

by Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute

Government residential 2-year NDA prep programme in Mohali for Punjab boys after Class 10, with academic coaching, physical training, and an 83% NDA-I pass rate. Annual fee approximately ₹56,000.

For children ages 15 to 20
In-person event
₹56,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Military disciplinePhysical fitnessNDA exam preparation
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Program

Kids for Tigers: The Sanctuary Tiger Programme

by Sanctuary Nature Foundation

Kids for Tigers is a nationwide environmental education program by Sanctuary Nature Foundation. It engages students in wildlife conservation, using the tiger as a symbol to protect ecosystems and secure a sustainable future for all.

For children in Grade 1 to 8
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipTeamworkEnvironmental Advocacy
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Program

Young Tinker Space

by Young Tinker Foundation

Year-long STEM innovation lab programme in schools covering robotics, AI, 3D printing, IoT, and entrepreneurship through hands-on project-based learning.

For children ages 12 and above
In-person event

What your child could gain:

Robotics design and assemblyArtificial intelligence basics3D printing and prototyping
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Program

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for Indian High School Students

by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

The YES Program offers Indian high school students a fully funded scholarship to live and study in the U.S. for an academic year, fostering cross-cultural understanding and leadership skills.

For children ages 15 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

English Language FluencyIntercultural CommunicationLeadership
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Program

NLSIU Summer School: FLE Certificate Course

by National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

Intensive online summer school by India's top-ranked law university NLSIU, developing analytical reading, critical thinking, and persuasive communication skills for high school students.

For children ages 14 to 18
Join from home
₹12,500 registration

What your child could gain:

Analytical readingCritical thinkingPersuasive writing
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Program

SPIC MACAY International Convention

by SPIC MACAY

Annual 7-day residential cultural immersion at an IIT campus featuring classical concerts, arts workshops, yoga, and heritage activities. School students attend via institutional registration.

For children in Grade 8 to 12
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Classical arts appreciationYoga and meditation practiceCultural heritage awareness
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Program

Utkarsha: Yoga and Personality Development Program for Children

by The Art of Living

Utkarsha is an Art of Living program for children aged 8-13 combining yoga, pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and wisdom sessions to support physical health, emotional balance, and personality development.

For children ages 8 to 13
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Pranayama (breathing techniques)Sudarshan Kriya practiceYoga and physical wellness
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Program

NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) Programme

by National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)

NIAS runs the National Programme for identifying and mentoring gifted children (ages 0 to 18), known as the NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) programme.

For children ages 5 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Self-directed learningProblem-solvingCreativity
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Program

Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy: Summer Program

by Georgetown University

A two-week immersive academy at Georgetown University for high school students, exploring forensic investigation techniques in Washington D.C.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
$6,465 registration

What your child could gain:

Crime scene analysisEvidence collection and documentationForensic photography
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Program

Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)

by Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Civic engagement programme letting students enact Gram Sabha proceedings and learn grassroots democracy.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Public speakingDebate and deliberationConsensus-building
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Program

SOAR: Skilling for AI Readiness

by Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of India

SOAR is a national program by the Ministry of Skill Development for students of Classes 6 to 12, designed to build AI literacy and future-ready skills through interactive modules and practical applications.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningProblem-solving
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Frequently asked questions

How many programs are listed on WiWit?

WiWit currently lists 228 verified programs in India from 194 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.

Which grades can take part in programs?

The programs listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.

Can my child take part in programs online?

Programs are available in multiple modes: 38 run online, 156 are in person, 34 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.

Are there free programs?

Yes, 81 of the 228 programs listed are free to join. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.

How long do these programs run?

From a few weeks to a full year. The listing states the duration, and whether the program runs alongside school or in the holidays.

Where does my child apply for these programs?

On the organizer's own site. WiWit is free and helps you find and compare programs; the application itself always happens on the organizer's site, never on WiWit.

Are the programs on WiWit verified?

Yes. Every program is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published, and the listing is reviewed again as its dates move.

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