The revitalised Maracana Sports Complex in Ajegunle will be the venue for the first Nathaniel Idowu Summer Camp, organised by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation, taking place from 3 to 28 August.
Key takeaways
- The inaugural camp is scheduled for 3–28 August at the Maracana Sports Complex in Ajegunle.
- It is open to girls and boys aged 10 to 16 and runs across four weeks.
- Participants will receive professional coaching in football, basketball and athletics, plus leadership and character-focused sessions.
- The programme is designed to operate in a safe, well-organised setting with supervision from experienced coaches and facilitators.
- The camp supports the Foundation’s Let Her Play push to boost girls’ access to sport.
Coaching, character and confidence for young athletes
The summer camp welcomes boys and girls aged 10 to 16 and will run for four weeks, offering structured training led by professionals across football, basketball and athletics. Beyond sport-specific sessions, organisers have built in teamwork activities, leadership training and character-development workshops intended to support wider personal growth during the programme.
The Foundation stressed that every activity will be delivered within a secure and orderly environment, overseen by experienced coaches and facilitators throughout the duration of the camp.
A platform for positive change and equal opportunity
The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation presented the camp as a means of driving constructive social impact. It described the Summer Camp as more than a break from school, framing it as a chance to develop young talent, strengthen self-belief, encourage healthy habits, reinforce discipline, and help children form long-lasting friendships across different backgrounds.
Alongside the broader youth development focus, the camp is also set to further the Foundation’s Let Her Play initiative, which aims to ensure girls receive the same opportunities to take part, compete and grow their sporting skills.
In its statement, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to improving lives through education, health and sport, while also investing in the next generation of leaders and athletes.
