Share your CAMP STORIES with us!
Did Anytown Alabama change your life, your childrens' lives, or better your community?
Share your stories with us!
The stories can be how camp impacted your life or made your community better, OR they can be about your favorite camp traditions or what you learned that has stayed with you!
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Read what former Anytown Alabama delegates have said!
"I still tout Anytown as one of my top 3 most impactful, culturally enriching life experiences!" Cedric Sparks, 1992 delegate; Chief of Staff, City of Birmingham, AL, Mayor Randall Woodfin
"Anytown changed my life in a way that nothing else ever has. The counselors taught me so much and the open discussions helped me understand other people's life experiences and point of view." Lillian Nelson, 2016 delegate.
"Anytown was the first time in my life I felt like a valuable and valued part of a community and that I had power to make positive changes in the world around me. I wouldn't be who I am today without the lessons I learned and the friends I made as a delegate." Abba Mellon, 2014 delegate & 2017 staff
"My Anytown experience was life changing. I applied to Anytown through a recommendation and I attended on scholarship. Throughout this week I was introduced to a number of cultures I had never experienced before. The workshops I attended throughout the week have impacted me greatly... I also shared many laughs during workshops like Community Quest. I made great friends and bonds with staff members. I was especially touched by relatable stories shared by [staff] on panels and moving stories shared by [fellow delegates]. Most importantly I found how to truly and fully express myself and my culture. All of these moments combined to completely shift me as an individual and member of society. Best week of my life. ⭑" Anytown 2023 delegate
"I am highly appreciative of the funding and effort you [donors] have put towards my Anytown experience. I feel that I have a more nuanced understanding of the various communities comprising the Birmingham area and beyond. I hope to hone the knowledge that I have garnered from this experience and share it with others in both the near and far future. I have enjoyed “my stay” in Anytown each day since I arrived. Learning new, useful information has been eye-opening. Thank you for contributing to my personal growth." Anytown 2023 delegate
"My Anytown experience has been so wonderful. I’ve spoken with so many new and wonderful people, staff included. It has just really helped me grow as a person, whether that be accepting new parts of myself, or just having pride in things I used to be ashamed of... I appreciate Anytown so much for how much it’s done for me, thank you so much!!!✩" Anytown delagate 2023