[Antiracism] Camp Anytown - Great Social Justice Opportunity for HS 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
six day social justice, community building and leadership camp for high
school age youth taking place from August 17 - 22, 2008.

More information is below, but you can also read about camp and students can
register at *www.nccjctwma.org*!

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.  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!

Students can register online at *www.nccjctwma.org*.  Register TODAY!

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

Kelly Benkert



*********************************************************
Kelly Benkert
Youth Program Specialist
National Conference for Community and Justice
1095 Day Hill Rd., Suite 100
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: 860-683-1039
www.nccjctwma.org
kbenkert at nccjctwma.org
********************************************************
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://lists.hampshire.edu/pipermail/antiracism/attachments/20080624/9e815074/attachment.htm>