IT4Kids and the Esther Vergeer Foundation bring the joy of sports and connection to children with physical challenges at a Multi-Day Sports Camp!

Since 2021, IT4Kids has been a proud partner of the Esther Vergeer Foundation’s multi-day Sports Camp. Thanks to this valuable collaboration, IT4Kids will once again ensure that at least 25 children with physical disabilities or chronic conditions have the opportunity to participate in the Sports Camp next year. The extension of this partnership highlights the shared mission of both organizations: to give every child the chance to play sports, feel included, and build confidence in life.

In the Netherlands, 1 in 4 children has a chronic illness or physical disability. For these children, participating in sports is not always easy, even though it is crucial for their physical and mental well-being. A staggering 72% of children with disabilities report feeling lonely. The Esther Vergeer Foundation’s Sports Camp helps break this isolation by offering them a place to belong, where fun and sports take center stage.

The Sports Camp
The Esther Vergeer Foundation’s Sports Camp is more than just a camp—it’s a three-day adventure where children step out of their comfort zones, make new friends, and, most importantly, have an unforgettable time. The program is packed with sports activities, including tennis and other games, along with fun and social bonding moments. The Sports Camp creates a space where children can truly be themselves, without their physical challenges defining them. Lifelong friendships are formed, and confidence flourishes.

“Many children with physical disabilities look forward to the Esther Vergeer Foundation’s Sports Camp every year. It’s amazing to see how they enjoy the camp, gain energy and strength from it, build friendships, and boost their confidence. IT4Kids wholeheartedly supports this initiative to contribute to the development of these children,” says Evelyn Kleij, Partnership and Project Manager at IT4Kids.

IT4Kids enables 25 children to join the Sports Camp
A remarkable 59% of children with physical disabilities say that sports help them feel included. This is a major reason why IT4Kids is committed to financially supporting this incredible initiative. IT4Kids is dedicated to creating a healthier future by making sports accessible to all children in the Netherlands, regardless of financial or physical challenges.

“It’s fantastic that IT4Kids is once again giving 25 children the opportunity to enjoy our SPORTS CAMP in 2025! Three days filled with sports, games, and endless fun—all made possible with the support of IT4Kids!” says Marie-Louise Lemmen, Director of the Esther Vergeer Foundation.

Through this partnership, the Sports Camp remains a place where children can laugh, move freely, and simply be themselves. Here’s to an unforgettable weekend and lasting friendships!