Washington DC · Since 2003

Where kids grow
on and off
the field

DC's longest-running free youth football clinic — empowering kids ages 7–15 through athletics, mentorship, and life skills.

🏈  Next clinic: Saturday, June 27, 2026  ·  Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th St NE, Washington DC  ·  FREE for all youth
20+
Years of impact
7,000+
Kids served
700+
Youth per year
$0
Cost to attend

About us

Creating access where it doesn't exist

Positive Choices, Inc. is a community-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 by University of Maryland Assistant Defensive Coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim.

Our mission: cultivate a learning ecosystem that inspires Washington DC's most vulnerable youth to succeed in the classroom and on the football field — and to carry those habits into life.

We bring NFL players, Division I coaches, and dedicated mentors together every summer so kids can see what's possible and learn from people who came from the same streets they did.

"When young people are given opportunity, they show up ready."
— Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, Founder
Kids gathered at the clinic Youth agility training Coach with young athletes

What we do

More than football

Camp-goers train with certified coaches and NFL players and learn skills that go far beyond the field.

Boys catching drill
Boys · Ages 7–15

Instructional football

Blocking, passing, tackling, agility, concussion safety, and team competition — led by NFL players and Division I coaches. 8 AM – 1 PM.

Young athlete with ball
Girls · New 2026

Girls flag football

Brand new for 2026 — a dedicated girls flag football camp aligned with the national growth of the sport, creating new pathways in athletics. 12 PM – 4 PM.

Mentorship moments
All participants

Life skills & mentorship

Financial literacy, nutrition, maintaining good grades, off-field decision making — because the choices that shape a life happen everywhere, not just on the field.

2026 Event

21st Annual — Terps Alumni Takeover

Founder addressing campers
Founder Aazaar Abdul-Rahim addresses 700+ campers at Deanwood Recreation Center
Date
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Location
Deanwood Recreation Center
1350 49th St NE, Washington DC
Schedule
Boys football: 8 AM – 1 PM
Girls flag: 12 PM – 4 PM
Special guests
NFL players from Ravens, Bills, Vikings, Dolphins, Giants, Commanders & more
Cost
Always free — for every kid, every year

Be part of the impact

Join us June 27

Help us give more DC kids access to elite coaching, mentorship, and the belief that their futures are limitless.

📍 1350 49th St NE, Washington DC
📞 202-834-7064
📧 Rthomas@standtogether.org
📱 @pciyouth