Anytown 2026 Application

Anytown 2026 Application

This year's program will be held Sunday, July 19 - Saturday, July 25 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Attendance for the full program is required. This application can be saved and completed at your own pace. To do this, please scroll to the very bottom of the embedded form, click "SAVE" and follow the pop-up instructions. Please note also that the total cost of attending Anytown is $450, but full and partial scholarship assistance is available. You can find the application to apply for a scholarship at the bottom of this form.
About You!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns*

she/hershe/histhey/theirsOther
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Race or Ethnicity 1*

AfricanAfrican American/BlackAsian/ Asian AmericanBiracialHispanic/LatinxNative/ IndigenousWhite/ European descentOther
Race or Ethnicity 2
ex. Nigerian, Hmong, Irish, Vietnamese, Puerto Rican, etc.
Gender*

FemaleMaleNon-binaryGenderfluidOther
Religious Affiliation*

Baha'iBuddhismCatholic ChristianityHinduismJudaismIslamNative/Indigenous Traditional LifewaysNoneProtestant ChristianitySikhUnitarian UniversalismOther
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email (If you have a gmail or other personal email address, please list that instead of your school email. If you only have a school email, that works!)*
example@example.com
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
High School*
Expected Graduation Year*
T-Shirt Size*

SmallMediumLargeXLXXLXXXL
How did you find out about Anytown?*
Are you related to an Anytown alumni? If so, please list the person's name and their relation to you. *
About Your Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Email*
example@example.com
Has your parent/guardian given permission for you to participate in Anytown?*

YesNo
Short Answer Questions

Please respond to the prompts below in 1-2 sentences.
Please list the leadership activities (sports, clubs and/or faith based youth groups, etc.) you are involved in. *
How do you define leadership?*
Who inspires you? Why?*
What do you do for fun?*
What's something you're most proud of? Why?*
How would one of your teachers describe you?*
What are your "next steps" and/or plans after high school?*
Let's say you are asked to choose between pancakes and waffles...but with high stakes. The one you do not choose is wiped from existence forever. Which do you choose and why?*
Long Answer Questions

Please respond to the prompts below in 4-5 sentences.
What most excites you about participating in Anytown this year?*
Describe an experience you have had where more skills or knowledge related to leadership, inclusion or cultural awareness would have been helpful to you. *
How have you been a leader or displayed leadership skills or abilities at home, in your school or in your community?*
If you could instantly change anything in your school or community, what would it be and why?*
Please upload your recommendation letter here. You must submit one letter of recommendation. This can be written by an adult supervisor of a leadership activity you are involved in. If you do not have your letter ready at the time you are completing this application, please email it to info@occjok.org by Wednesday, May 31st.

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Scholarship Application

The total cost of attending Anytown is $450. OCCJ would like to support all youth considering our program and do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone's participation. Full and partial scholarship assistance is available. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship, please complete the section below in full.
Scholarship amount requested.
Please note: Total cost of the program is $450 with payment due in full on July 19, 2025. If you receive a partial scholarship, the amount you request will be deducted from the total due.
Are there any circumstances we should be aware of that might warrant special consideration for financial assistance? If so, please explain:
Thank you!
Applicants will begin recieving notice of their acceptance by April 15st on a rolling basis! If you have any questions about Anytown 2026 before then, please contact OCCJ at info@occjok.org.

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Anytown 2026 Application

About You!

About Your Parent/Guardian

Short Answer Questions

Long Answer Questions

Scholarship Application

Thank you!