Students: Explore New Worlds

Interested in taking on the 40 Book Challenge this year? Maybe you want to get more involved in your local or global community with Helping Hands? Or maybe, just maybe, you want to participate in Next Chapter, our summer camp for 2026? Discover the various ways in which you can get involved outside the classroom to extend your learning experiences without tests or exams, homework or grades, whilst teaming up with likeminded youth from around the world!

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Two children sitting on the floor in a corner, with one lying down and the other sitting up, appearing to be engaged in conversation. There's a large potted plant nearby and some white tape on the floor.
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  • 40 books. 365 days. One epic adventure! Every book is both a battle won and a new power unlocked. Think you can conquer all 40? Ready to level up your reading game? Then sign up today for the 40 Book Challenge.

    This challenge is completed at home and on your own time at your own pace. Each week, participants will have the option to meet online for a 1 hour book chat to share thoughts, comments, and book recommendations (not mandatory but a really good laugh!). Read. Conquer. Repeat.

  • Big or small, every hand can make a difference! Helping Hands is your chance to step up, take action, and lead community driven projects that matter, whether you’re in the Netherlands or abroad. Are you ready to make an impact that lasts in your community? Then join us and see how much good one pair of hands can do!

    With Helping Hands, you can join volunteer projects already underway such as our Canal Clean Up days or ‘Young Voices, Wise Ears’ where you read to Omas and Opas in various nursing homes in Amsterdam. We also welcome new ideas and foster creative ways to make a difference regardless of where you live. Our philanthropy focusses in 4 areas: Collection & Donation of Goods; Fundraising; Research & Awareness; and Community Service. Join teens from around the world to help make a difference—after all, we each have hands that can help and hearts that care.

  • Turning Pages is very excited to announce Next Chapter, it’s inaugural Summer Camp for July 2026! Adventure? Check. Friends? Check. Memories? Legendary. This summer, don’t just hang out—build, create, explore, and discover your next big passion. Whether it’s creating your own music video at the Eye Film Museum or trying out your best dance moves with the National Opera & Ballet, this is your summer, your story—make it unforgettable! Are you ready? Sign up today for more information and a chance at early bird discounted rates!