Frequently asked questions

Delegates attend Anytown from across the Miami Valley.

A select number of our Anytown Retreats may also welcome students internationally from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In 2021 NCCJ introduced our Anytown Youth Leadership Retreat, otherwise simply known as the “Retreat.” Both Anytown programs are youth leadership programs through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Our Institute is a week long program. Each day delegates dive deep into a particular issue surrounding DEI (for example a day on gender). During these lessons we learn about allyship and leadership.

Our Retreat is a weekend long program focusing on tangible leadership skills. We spend a full day discussing leadership skills, and a full day discussing how to be an ally to a small group. Rather thank discussing specific issues, this program teaches skills that could be applied to social change of any type.

Anytown is run by The National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton (NCCJ). NCCJ has been in Dayton since 1978 and has been presenting Anytown locally for over 20 years.

At Anytown, NCCJ utilizes volunteer counselors who help facilitate the program, keep everyone safe, and ensure everyone is enjoying their time with us. All counselors are FBI and BCI background checked. Typically about 80-90% of our counselors are alumni of Anytown who are at least one year out of high school.

Anytown gives delegates the tools to go out and make real change in the world. We consistently hear from our alumni that their time at Anytown changed their lives. Alumni are so passionate about their time at Anytown that many return after high school to be Anytown Counselors.

The skills you learn at Anytown are valuable and will remain with you for life.

At Anytown, we provide all the food, drinks, and materials you will need.

We ask delegates to bring clothing, toiletries, bedding, towels, and any medications that they take.

An in depth packing list will be mailed to you when you apply.

Safety of our staff, volunteers, and participants is of the utmost importance at NCCJ. NCCJ maintains contact with public health and constantly monitors the pandemic as we approach programming. After registering for Anytown, you will receive information about our current COVID precautions.

All COVID policies are subject to change as the nature of the pandemic also changes.