Passionate about impacting children, teachers and parents to learn, imbibe creativity and mentorship, the Call to Love Summer Camp brought together over 100 participants to a weeklong programme.

Organised for pupils of Primaries five and six, the summer camp provided classes in artificial intelligence, graphic design, sewing, music, waste management, and environmental protection and more. It also included mentorship sessions for teachers and exposure trips aimed at broadening the children’s horizons.

Speaking at its ninth graduation ceremony, the convener, Mrs. Omowunmi Akingbohungbe noted that the camp’s main goal is to prevent school dropouts during the long summer break. “Research shows that many children in Primary five and six begin working with their parents during the holidays, and some never return to school, this programme bridges that gap, keeps them engaged, and motivates them to continue their education.”

While highlighting other impact stories, she noting that children from past editions have gone on to win scholarships, represent their schools in competitions, and even mentor their peers while some alumni are already giving back; returning this year as facilitators and volunteers to the initiative.

“That is the vision for our beneficiaries to become strong enough to pay it forward. The beauty about what we do at Call to Love is that even after the one-week summer camp, our journey with them does not end. That one week gives us an opportunity to know them, their strengths, their weaknesses, and how we can support.

Akingbohungbe restated the long-term goal of building a permanent center for after-school clubs and holiday camps. She emphasised that sustainability is key: “We want to create a space where children can continue to learn, explore, and innovate even after the summer. This is how we break the cycle of school dropouts. It is not just about a week in August, but about giving them continuity and hope.”