Lagos, Nigeria · JSS3 to SS2
Summer Bootcamp Lagos
Three days of digital, creative and vocational skills, and a big boost in confidence.
Each summer, the ProudToBeMe Lagos office comes alive with creativity, curiosity and purpose. From 13 to 15 August 2025, 21 secondary school students took part in a three-day bootcamp that became a journey of self-discovery, skill-building and confidence.
21
Students completed
3 days
Of hands-on learning
13 to 15 August 2025 at our Lagos office.
21
Students
From JSS3 to SS2 in selected secondary schools.
3
Skill tracks
Digital, creative and vocational, plus confidence building.
About the programme
A safe space to explore new skills and new possibilities
The bootcamp was designed to build both practical skills and personal growth. Students learned digital skills and website creation, tried their hands at crochet and pastry-making, and took part in mental health and confidence-building sessions.
In a safe and stimulating environment, young people were encouraged to explore new ideas, challenge self-limiting beliefs and imagine bigger possibilities for their futures.
- Introduce digital, creative and vocational skills for future careers
- Build confidence, self-belief and emotional resilience
- Encourage creativity, problem-solving and hands-on learning
- Foster teamwork, friendship and a sense of community
What students learn
Skills for the head, the hands and the heart
01
Digital Skills
Getting comfortable with digital tools and technology-based learning.
02
Website Creation
Planning and building a simple website from scratch.
03
Crochet
A creative, practical skill that can grow into a small business.
04
Pastry-Making
Hands-on baking skills with real entrepreneurial potential.
05
Mental Health & Confidence
Sessions on self-belief, emotional awareness and setting new goals.
Bring the bootcamp to your school
We partner with schools, parents and community leaders to reach more students.
Measured outcomes
What students took home
21
Students completed
Every participant gained exposure to digital, creative and vocational skills.
Confidence
In digital tools
Students grew more confident using technology and exploring new ways to learn.
Futures
New career interests
Several students now want careers in technology, entrepreneurship and the creative industries.
Gallery
Inside the Lagos bootcamp
What’s next
Help us bring more students to the bootcamp
This year we reached fewer students than planned, and three days left little time to go deeper. With more partners, we can grow the bootcamp and keep supporting students once it ends.
Next steps
1
Earlier outreach
Working with schools, parents and community leaders to boost participation.
2
Longer programmes
Phased learning modules for deeper skill development.
3
Life after the bootcamp
Mentorship, alumni engagement and advanced skills sessions.
4
Measuring progress
Assessments at the start and end to track each student’s growth.
