The week-long TEENpreneurship 2025 Bootcamp concluded at the Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian Hall, bringing together over 365 young participants, parents, and partners of the Ghana Grows programme. Held under the theme Next Is Now, the closing ceremony was a lively celebration of talent, resilience, and youthful determination.
The closing day featured exhibitions, artistic performances, and powerful messages from Rev. Albert and Comfort Ocran of the Springboard Road Show Foundation. Partners such as Lyme Haus and Meraki Arts reaffirmed their dedication to nurturing the next generation of innovators across Ghana.
Breakout groups showcased projects spanning Resin and Creative Arts, Fashion Design, Eco Craft, Content Creation, Agribusiness, and Game Design. A memorable moment came from the Eco Craft group when a participant reflected, “Something good can be made from nothing,” earning applause for the creativity and resourcefulness the camp inspired.
Parents also shared heartfelt stories of transformation. A mother who had travelled from Cape Coast spoke emotionally about her young son, a boy with a disability who joined the Content Creation class. “He came in shy and unsure, but today he is confident, bold, and eager to share his ideas. This camp has given him more than skills; it has given him belief in himself,” she said, drawing emotional applause from the audience.
The day’s highlights included recognizing the Creative Arts group as Breakout Group of the Year. In a symbolic celebration, all 103 members received medals, a book authored by Rev. Albert and Comfort Ocran, and a group trophy — lifted high to the sound of the World Cup anthem.
As the programme drew to a close, Lady Comfort Ocran urged participants to turn their ideas into reality through action, consistency, and collaboration. “Seeds don’t grow just because they are planted — they thrive when nurtured in the right conditions. You are the gardener of your own dreams,” she reminded them. The event concluded with an ice cream party and cheers of excitement, leaving one message ringing clear: Next Is Now.
By Genevieve Mensah