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.

ANYTOWN ProCESS and Model

The ANYTOWN ProCESS is a holistic series that aims to develop Guilford County students and educators into champions of respect and inclusion. Building on the powerful and proven concepts and practices of NCCJ’s award-winning ANYTOWN summer leadership camp, the ANYTOWN ProCESS offers programs year-round. For more information about ANYTOWN ProCESS and Model, please click here.

Human Relations (HR) Days

"I want to be more open to others. I want to accept others for who they are. I want to change my personal ways, so I will be more accepting." -2010 Program Participant from Page High School

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 2010-2011 school year. If you are interested in scheduling an HR Day, please contact, NCCJ Program Coordinators, Brandi Nicole Johnson and Jody Clayton.

Unity Events

Unitown - Up to 40 high school (grades 9-12) 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.