Youth Programs
ANYTOWN Summer Camp
NCCJ’s nationally acclaimed week-long human relations training program brings together high school juniors and seniors to create bonds of friendship and respect across different races, religions and socioeconomic groups; to raise awareness and understanding of social justice issued in our society today; and to prepare these youth leaders to return to their schools and communities as champions for inclusion and respect of all people. While at ANYTOWN, delegates generate suggestions about ways to create a more inclusive climate in their schools. These school-specific recommendations are shared with each principal, along with commitments made by the delegates from their school. For more information about ANYTOWN 2010, please click here.
Human Relations (HR) Days
Led by NCCJ staff and peer facilitators, these school-specific programs build student capacity for positively impacting the human relations climate in their schools. During the six hour session, participants identify and question stereotypes and barriers that negatively impact intergroup relations in their schools.
We are currently scheduling Human Relations Days for the 2009-2010 school year. If you are interested in scheduling an HR Day, please contact, NCCJ Program Associate, Brandi Nicole Johnson.
Unity Events
Unitown - Up to high school (grades 9-12) 40 students join together for a weekend retreat that helps participants become more attentive and responsive to issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Unitown is an important strategy of reaching youth who might not otherwise have the opportunity of attending ANYTOWN, NCCJ’s most intensive human relations program.
Unity Events – Using youth as peer facilitators, unity events allow schools to introduce the student body or entire grades to concepts of diversity and human relations. Participants increase awareness of the negative impact of bigotry and bias and identify actions that build inclusive learning environments.
Changing in the Middle
This program was designed to give middle school students an opportunity to engage in a series of activities that allow them to build a more inclusive, respectful and safe school environment. All of the activities conducted during the series focus on self respect and respect for others while celebrating each other’s differences.
Educator/Parent/Adult Workshops
These interactive 90 minute workshops were designed to create shared vision of and commitment to youth-led initiatives that promote student engagement in improving school climate. Adult participants attain greater self-awareness and develop higher expectations of all students. There two types of works for educators:
Collaborating for Change - Students play a vital role in improving school climate and offer assets and insights that are critical to the success of school reform. Led by NCCJ youth and staff, these sessions offer tools, tips and reflections for building successful and meaningful adult/youth alliances. Collaborating for Change can include up to 40 participants.
What We Can't Tell You – Facilitated dialogue and reflection promotes mutual understanding and respect between teenagers and the adults in their lives. Adult participants learn about the lasting effects that each interaction with teens can have on young people’s behaviors and their futures. This workshop allows up to 60 participants.