We must confront racism publicly, continually, and relentlessly. The fight against racism requires pro-active work.
We commit to building inclusive and diverse communities grounded in solidarity and vulnerability.
We define leadership not based on performance but demonstrated capability, positive or negative.
We are compelled to make compassion a clear, luminous, and dynamic force in our polarized world.
Camp Anytown’s 2023 fall session has been canceled. The aftermath of Storm Hilary caused flash flooding and severe erosions to the roads in Mt. Charleston. The Transportation Department and the U.S. Forest Service have expressed that these impacted areas will remain inaccessible to visitors until at least Oct. 1.
We have been closely monitoring the situation; regrettably, the issues are more extensive than anticipated. In addition, Clark County has canceled all Camp Lee reservations throughout September and the first two weeks of October.
Given the uncertainties and the inability to ensure the timely repair of the roads, along with indications that Clark County may close Camp Lee in October, the decision to cancel our fall camp became inevitable. Please know that we are currently in the process of notifying all volunteers, delegates, and schools.
Camp Anytown intentionally brings together high school students from different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and other social groups. At Camp Anytown, delegates engage in interactive workshops and group discussions to better understand themselves and learn effective methods of discussing complex topics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other aspects of personal identity.
We believe that investing in youth leaders today lays the groundwork for building communities rooted in solidarity while recognizing and dismantling white supremacy.
Camp Anytown is the longest-running anti-bias youth program in Nevada and has served over 4,000 high school students since 1983. We intentionally bring together high school students from different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and other social groups for a four-day overnight camp.
At Camp Anytown, delegates engage in interactive workshops and group discussions to better understand themselves and learn effective methods of discussing complex topics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other aspects of personal identity.
10th – 12th grade students.
To be determined.
To be determined.
There is no tuition fee for Camp Anytown. The program is provided at no cost to participants. It includes a full week of live programming, a Camp Anytown swag bag, lodging, transportation, and meals.
Our fundraising efforts are supported by the Nevada DMV Golden Rule license plate, the annual Mayors Community Breakfast, as well as community grants and private contributions.
Yes, we will provide an excused absence letter to the parent/guardian of every student accepted to the program. However, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange the absence before leaving for camp, and the student does not exceed the allowable ten (10) arranged days per school.
Yes.
Our camps are hosted at Camp Lee Canyon Youth Resident Camp: 6201 Lee Canyon Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89124. The campground stands on Southern Paiute land, 45 minutes from Las Vegas.
We welcome all students, regardless of their gender identity and/or expression. In order to create welcoming and safe spaces that are inclusive to all students, we offer traditional single-gender cabins and gender-inclusive cabins. All meeting spaces and sleeping spaces are air-conditioned. Water is available throughout the day and meals are served three times a day.
Yes, of course! Every camp session is staffed with a medical professional. Medication must be received in the original prescription container with the student’s name. All medications will be stored in a locked medicine cabinet throughout camp and will be returned on the last day.
To be determined.
As a result of attending Camp Anytown, graduates report several of the following:
Also, check out our 2022 impact report.
We have an extremely diverse volunteer staff representing cultures, religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds across a range of fields including education, social services, non-profits, government, criminal justice, retail, and hospitality.
Before attending camp, all volunteers undergo a background check, and national sex offender search, and receive 24 hours of training.
Please refer to the packing list for more information. Click here.
We have an interactive program called “Anytown Celebration Night,” where we host an open mic night, play games, and eat smores around our indoor fireplace. The dress code for the evening is onesie pajamas or simple pajamas. It is encouraged to bring musical instruments, cultural clothing, and religious artifacts.
Camp Anytown is a technology-free environment; students are asked to turn in their cell phones upon arrival. Mobile phones limit distractions and enable us to focus on the goals of Camp Anytown. Additionally, there is no cell reception at Camp Lee Canyon, but a landline is available for use, 702-872-5644.
Through our fundraising efforts, we’ve been able to offer our program at no cost to Nevada high school students. Our cancellation policy has been updated due to last-minute cancellations and students not showing up without proper notice. Students who are accepted into the Camp Anytown program and cancel 5 days before camp starts or are no-call no-shows will be charged a $350 cancellation fee.
Every year, we get over 500 applications, but because of limited space, we can only accept 70 students per camp. It’s critical that we prove to our donors that all funded spots are being filled so we can keep this program free.
When a student cancels less than 5 days before camp, it’s considered a late cancellation. This means that if you are accepted into the program but are no longer able to attend Camp Anytown for whatever reason, the last day to cancel your spot is Saturday, October 2nd. No-call no-shows are when a student confirms their spot for Camp Anytown and fails to show up at the bus pickup location on the first day of camp.
If you need to cancel your spot at camp, please call us at 702-722-8517 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or send an email at [email protected]
Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, vapes, tobacco products, weapons, lighters, or food.
As of 2023, we highly encourage students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but it will not be mandatory in order for students to participate in Camp Anytown.