Programs for children in India

WiWit lists 167 checked programs for children in India. Every listing is verified before it appears.

Programs offer sustained learning and growth. We list duration, eligibility, and what your child will gain so you can choose the right fit for their journey.

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Opportunity	Organizer	Eligibility	Mode	Fee
The Junior Academy by NYAS - STEM Innovation Program	The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)	Class 8 to 12	Online	Free
THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations Conference	THIMUN Foundation	Not listed	In-Person	Paid
AFS Cultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students: Study Abroad & Global Immersion	AFS Intercultural Programs India	Class 9 to 12	In-Person	₹11,51,680
Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students	Enabling Leadership	Class 9 to 12	Hybrid	$1,300
ATLAS Summer School	ATLAS SkillTech University	Class 9 to 12	In-Person	₹45,000
National Service Scheme (NSS) for Youth Development and Community Engagement	Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India	Class 11 to 12	In-Person	Free
Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru	Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru	Class 8 to 12	In-Person	₹400
NCFE Money Smart School Program (MSSP)	National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE)	Class 6 to 10	In-Person	Free
CIEE High School USA Exchange Program	CIEE - Council on International Educational Exchange	Class 9 to 12	In-Person	Paid
Z Fellows Entrepreneurial Program	Zenie Foundation	Ages 15 to 18	Online	Free
SAI NSTC Adopted Akhada Wrestling Scheme	Sports Authority of India	Ages 8 to 14	In-Person	Free
Payyade Sports Club Cricket Academy Cricket Coaching program	Payyade Sports Club	Ages 8 to 30	In-Person	₹15,000
GITAM Young Entrepreneurs Programme	GITAM (Deemed to be University) School of Business	Class 6 to 12	Hybrid	₹5,900
Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC Residential Program	Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre	Ages 12 to 17	In-Person	Free
MIG Cricket Club Coaching Academy	MIG Cricket Club	Ages 7 to 20	In-Person	Paid

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The Junior Academy by NYAS - STEM Innovation Program

by The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)

A free, online program by The New York Academy of Sciences for students aged 13-17. Participants form international teams to solve real-world STEM problems through innovation challenges.

For children ages 13 to 17

Join from home

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingCollaboration

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THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations Conference

by THIMUN Foundation

Annual international Model United Nations conference held at the World Forum The Hague, drawing ~3,200 students from ~200 schools across 100+ countries.

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Public speakingDebateNegotiation

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AFS Cultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students: Study Abroad & Global Immersion

by AFS Intercultural Programs India

AFS Intercultural Programs India offers high school and cultural exchange programs for Indian students, fostering global skills, intercultural understanding, and personal growth through immersive experiences abroad.

For children ages 15 to 18

In-person event

₹11,51,680 registration

What your child could gain:

Intercultural communicationAdaptabilityCritical thinking

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Enabling Leadership Global Ambassador Program (ELGAP) for High School Students

by Enabling Leadership

A 10-month hybrid program for high school students (grades 9-12) focusing on leadership development through service, mentoring, fundraising, and digital outreach, with an onsite experience in Bangalore.

For children ages 14 to 18

Online or in-person

$1,300 registration

What your child could gain:

LeadershipProblem-solvingCreativity

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ATLAS Summer School

by ATLAS SkillTech University

A 2-week intensive pre-university program in Mumbai for Class 9-12 students covering design, management, technology, and entrepreneurship at ATLAS SkillTech University.

For children ages 14 to 17

In-person event

₹45,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Design ThinkingEntrepreneurshipBusiness Analytics

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National Service Scheme (NSS) for Youth Development and Community Engagement

by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a government initiative fostering community service, leadership, and social responsibility among Indian students, contributing to nation-building and personal growth.

For children ages 16 to 18

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipTeamworkCommunication

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Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

The Science Over Weekends (SOW) program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru offers high school students a deep dive into science topics. It focuses on logical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry through interactive Sunday sessions.

For children ages 13 to 18

In-person event

₹400 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningAnalytical thinkingScientific experimentation

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NCFE Money Smart School Program (MSSP)

by National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE)

A financial literacy program by NCFE for Class VI to X students, integrating money management education into existing school curricula with NCFE-CBSE workbooks.

For children ages 10 to 16

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Financial decision-makingMoney managementBanking awareness

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CIEE High School USA Exchange Program

by CIEE - Council on International Educational Exchange

A cultural exchange program placing international students aged 15-18 in American high schools and host families across 49 U.S. states through the BridgeUSA initiative.

For children ages 15 to 18

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

English language fluencyCross-cultural communicationIndependence and self-reliance

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Z Fellows Entrepreneurial Program

by Zenie Foundation

Z Fellows is a one-week intensive program for technical founders, offering $10,000 in early funding, mentorship from industry leaders, and access to a global network to accelerate entrepreneurial projects.

For children ages 15 to 18

Join from home

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingProject management

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SAI NSTC Adopted Akhada Wrestling Scheme

by Sports Authority of India

SAI scheme that adopts traditional wrestling akhadas to nurture young wrestlers aged 8 to 14 with stipend, kit, equipment, coaching, and competition exposure.

For children ages 8 to 14

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Wrestling techniqueStrength and conditioningCompetitive sports discipline

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Payyade Sports Club Cricket Academy Cricket Coaching program

by Payyade Sports Club

Year-round cricket coaching program at an MCA-affiliated club in Kandivali, Mumbai.

For children ages 8 to 30

In-person event

₹15,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Batting techniqueBowling skillsFielding

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GITAM Young Entrepreneurs Programme

by GITAM (Deemed to be University) School of Business

Empowers students in grades 6-12 with entrepreneurial skills through hands-on projects, mentorship, and a curriculum developed with Northeastern University.

For children ages 11 to 18

Online or in-person

₹5,900 registration

What your child could gain:

Creativity and InnovationProblem-SolvingCommunication and Pitching

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Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC Residential Program

by Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre

Fully residential elite hockey training program for selected boys and girls, with coaching, accommodation and continuing education at Kalinga Stadium.

For children ages 12 to 17

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Hockey technical skillsHockey tactical awarenessPhysical conditioning

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MIG Cricket Club Coaching Academy

by MIG Cricket Club

Year-round cricket coaching academy in Bandra East for children aged 7 to 20, with structured under-14 and under-17 development streams.

For children ages 7 to 20

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

BattingBowlingFielding

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Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy Cricket Program

by Equality Performance Trust

Year-long cricket coaching program by Sachin Tendulkar and Middlesex CCC at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

For children ages 7 to 21

In-person event

What your child could gain:

Batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping techniqueStrength and conditioningSports psychology and mental resilience

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Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy Training Program

by Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy

Structured cricket coaching program for boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across Mumbai and Pune centres.

For children ages 7 to 18

In-person event

₹7,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Batting techniqueBowling skillsFielding and catching

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Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs

by Thiel Foundation

The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program offering a $200,000 grant to young innovators aged 22 or younger to pursue their entrepreneurial projects instead of attending college. Ideal for aspiring Indian entrepreneurs.

For children ages 16 to 18

Online or in-person

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Entrepreneurial thinkingProduct developmentMarket analysis

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ISRO YUVIKA (Yuva Vignani Karyakrama) - Young Scientist Programme for Class 9 Students

by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

YUVIKA is a fully sponsored, two-week residential program by ISRO for Class 9 students across India, offering an immersive, hands-on experience in space science and technology to inspire future scientists and engineers.

For children ages 13 to 15

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific temperInnovationCritical thinking

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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.

In-person event

What your child could gain:

Robotics design and assemblyArtificial intelligence basics3D printing and prototyping

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Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs

by University of Pennsylvania

A two-week residential forensic science academy at the University of Pennsylvania for 10th and 11th graders, covering DNA analysis, toxicology, and mock crime scene investigations.

For children ages 15 to 16

In-person event

$6,700 registration

What your child could gain:

DNA analysisToxicologyFingerprinting and trace evidence

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Les Roches Hospitality Discovery Summer Programme

by Les Roches

A 1 or 2-week international hospitality immersion at Les Roches Switzerland or Spain for students aged 15-17, with 5-star hotel visits and culinary workshops.

For children ages 15 to 17

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Hotel operations fundamentalsCulinary arts and food presentationMarketing and business protocol

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