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Smithsonian Youth Programs
The Smithsonian Youth Programs catalogue connects K–12 learners and teens with science, nature, technology, art, design, history, culture, camps, internships, zoo programmes, and museum-based learning.
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UK Parliament Education
UK Parliament Education offers classroom resources, school workshops, online learning, explainers, and activities that help children and young people understand Parliament, democracy, and participation.
AMNH Science Investigations Summer Program
The American Museum of Natural History Science Investigations Summer Program gives learners entering Kindergarten through grade 5 week-long hands-on science experiences with museum educators, collections, exhibits, scientists, and live animals.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
A book-gifting programme that mails a free, age-appropriate book each month to enrolled children in participating communities.
NRICH Mathematics Resources
NRICH, part of the University of Cambridge’s Millennium Mathematics Project, provides free curriculum-linked mathematics resources for ages 3–18, with separate pathways for teachers, students, parents, and problem-solving schools.
Parliamentary Education Office
Australia’s Parliamentary Education Office provides curriculum-linked civics learning, classroom resources, videos, games, and information about how Australian democracy and parliament work.
University College Cork Maths & Science Outreach
University College Cork’s 2026–27 outreach page offers free maths enrichment, problem-solving classes, maths-circle guidance, lesson materials, and age-varied activities for young learners.
Micro Mathematicians
Micro Mathematicians is a University of Melbourne enrichment programme for students who want to explore mathematics beyond the classroom through free virtual and in-person workshops.
University of Melbourne School Maths Outreach
The University of Melbourne School of Mathematics and Statistics runs school incursions, competitions, enrichment programmes, and professional learning for primary and secondary communities.
University of Sussex Mathematics Outreach
The University of Sussex mathematics outreach programme offers free school and university visits, talks, hands-on small-group activities, and public engagement events that connect mathematics with real-world questions.
GEM Children’s Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s children’s museum uses ancient Egyptian themes, hands-on learning, interactive games, technology, and family programmes to spark curiosity.
Oxford Mathematics Outreach
The University of Oxford Mathematical Institute outreach programme includes the Oxford Online Maths Club, school masterclasses, talks, mathematical problem solving, and public engagement opportunities for school-age learners.
EU Learning Corner
The European Commission’s Learning Corner gathers child- and school-friendly games, quizzes, teaching materials, videos, and activity resources about the European Union and European citizenship.
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