[Antiracism] Leadership and Social Justice Camp for High School Students

[Kelly Benkert]

Hi there!

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the National
Conference for Community and Justice's ANYTOWN program.  Camp ANYTOWN
is a five day social justice, community building and leadership camp
for high school age youth taking place from August 19 - 24, 2007.

ANYTOWN is an overnight camp in beautiful Colebrook, Connecticut, and
it attracts an incredibly diverse group of over 60 high school
students from all over Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.  We
spend the six days together learning about each other and ourselves,
exploring topics like racism, sexism, heterosexism, and oppression,
and preparing to make social change in our communities.  In addition
to all of that, participants play games, sing ridiculous songs, go
swimming, and build friendships that last a lifetime.  It's an amazing
week that changes the lives of youth.  But don't just take it from me.
 Here's what some past ANYTOWNers have to say about their experiences:

•	"Overall, I would say that the experience I had was the biggest life
changing event so far."
•	"Throughout the week, I learned how to recognize the many "isms",
including Racism, Sexism and Anti-Semitism."
•	"ANYTOWN was not just about what I learned, but also how I learned."
•	"By the end of the week, ANYTOWN became my ideal community."
•	"ANYTOWN was the most unique and empowering learning experience."
•	"I strongly believe that ANYTOWN is 100% worth the time!"

I'd love your help in spreading the word about ANYTOWN and by
recommending some youth to participate.  The application and brochure
are attached, so please feel free to make photocopies to distribute.
We have financial aid and scholarships available for people who cannot
afford the cost of ANYTOWN, so anyone who is interested should apply,
regardless of financial situation!

Thank you very much for your help, and please contact me at any time
with questions.

Sincerely,

Kelly Benkert
NCCJ Youth Program Specialist
860-683-1039
www.nccjctwma.org
kbenkert at nccjctwma.org