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The Louis August Jonas Foundation

About Us
Our Mission and History
Curriculum
Programs for Schools and Groups
Staff, Board, and Leadership
Alumni
Camp Gallery
Private Events
Contact Us
Events
Blog
Publications
Alumni
Alumni Network
Alumni Scholarships
Alumni Database - CRSEARCH
Fellowship at LAJF
Legacy Camper Program
Volunteer opportunities
Forum
Alumni Photo Gallery
Beings and Doings
Apply
Campers - Application Is Open
Staff
LAJF Fellowship
Volunteer
Why Give
Why Give?
Alumni Testimonials
Donate Now
Donate Now
February 15, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Rachael Gardner
Living the Mission- Sofia from Minnesota

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are highlighting the impact of Camp on the lives of our alumnae. We are excited to feature Sofia (‘11, ‘12, ‘16, ‘17) from Minnesota.

Living the Mission-  Sofia from Minnesota
February 8, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Rachael Gardner
Living the Mission- Jadon from Barbados

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are highlighting the impact of Camp on the lives of our alumni. We are excited to feature Jadon (‘18) from Barbados. In his own words, this is how Camp has impacted his life thus far.

Living the Mission- Jadon from Barbados
February 1, 2019
Friday Blog Post, From the Staff, Board Meeting
Rachael Gardner
January Board Meeting

At the board meeting that took place on Jan 12th in New York City, there was a review of accomplishments and discussion of progress to be made. The Board discussed Foundation operations and Buildings & Grounds updates.

January Board Meeting
January 25, 2019
From the Staff, Committee Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Rachael Gardner
Strategic Planning Committee

A word from the Strategic Planning Committee about LAJF’s current five year Strategic Plan.

Strategic Planning Committee
January 18, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post, From the Staff
Rachael Gardner
Freddie's Matchbook Trail

Camp Rising Sun sometimes becomes not just one camper’s experience, but a tradition of passing on the lessons, joy, experiences, and sometimes memorabilia from Camp. CRS is happy to hold such a place in families through generations.

Freddie's Matchbook Trail
Rachael Gardner
November 30, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Spotlight

Rick Richter's Letter to Alumni/ae

Rachael Gardner
November 30, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Spotlight
Rick Richter's Letter to Alumni/ae

Read Rick Richter’s annual letter to all about the CRS 2018 season.

Tagged: Letter to CRS, Rick Richter

Rachael Gardner
November 20, 2018
Alumni Spotlight

Living the Mission- Mai-Anh from Vietnam

Rachael Gardner
November 20, 2018
Alumni Spotlight
Living the Mission- Mai-Anh from Vietnam

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are highlighting the impact of Camp on the lives of our alumni. We are excited to feature counselor Mai-Anh (‘18) from Connecticut. In her own words, this is how Camp has impacted her life thus far.

Tagged: Alumni Beings & Doings, Camper for Life

Rachael Gardner
November 16, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post

Applications open for Camp Rising Sun 2019!

Rachael Gardner
November 16, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post
Applications open for Camp Rising Sun 2019!

Applications for the Camp Rising Sun 2019 season are now open. Apply today! Check out the details and our new video about Camp, we hope you share, here.


Tagged: Incoming Campers, Camp News, Summer 2019

Rachael Gardner
November 13, 2018
Alumni Spotlight

Living the Mission- Melina from Argentina

Rachael Gardner
November 13, 2018
Alumni Spotlight
Living the Mission- Melina from Argentina

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are highlighting the impact of Camp on the lives of our alumni. We are excited to feature our alumna Melina (‘18) from Argentina. In her own words, this is how Camp has impacted her life thus far.

Tagged: Alumni Beings & Doings, Camper for Life

Rachael Gardner
November 6, 2018
Alumni Association, From the Staff

World Reunion

Rachael Gardner
November 6, 2018
Alumni Association, From the Staff
World Reunion

LAJF's Alumni Relations Coordinator wrote about the World Reunion along with Camp Rising Sun's values, ideals, and what it means to be an alum.

Tagged: Staff, Alumni Events & Gatherings, World Reunion

Rachael Gardner
November 2, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post

Living the Mission- Jessica from Maryland

Rachael Gardner
November 2, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Living the Mission- Jessica from Maryland

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are highlighting the impact of Camp on the lives of our alumni. We are excited to feature our alumna Jessica (‘15, ‘16) from Maryland. In her own words, this is how Camp has impacted her life thus far.

Tagged: Alumni Beings & Doings, Camper for Life

Rachael Gardner
October 26, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post

2018 Reunion Yearbook

Rachael Gardner
October 26, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post
2018 Reunion Yearbook

We are excited to share the 2018 Reunion Yearbook, along with heartfelt videos about what reunions mean to our alumni and their excitement for reunions to come.

Tagged: Alumni Reunion

Rachael Gardner
October 19, 2018
Friday Blog Post

Staying Connected with CRS

Rachael Gardner
October 19, 2018
Friday Blog Post
Staying Connected with CRS

We are interested in you for life. As you progress through the life stages post Camp, we are here to offer you several resources for connection with Camp and your fellow alumni. We have the College Student Network (CRS CSN), the alumni database, and Alumni Associations.

Tagged: Engagement Opportunity, College Network, Alumni Association Spotlight

Rachael Gardner
October 5, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post, From the Staff

2018 Shanghai mini CRS

Rachael Gardner
October 5, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post, From the Staff
2018 Shanghai mini CRS

Truly paying it forward, these campers collaborated to run a mini Rising Sun program in Shanghai. We are proud of all the work they put into camper selection, to instructions and projects.

Tagged: Alumni Beings & Doings, Camper for Life

Rachael Gardner
September 28, 2018
Friday Blog Post, From the Staff

Fall Retreat

Rachael Gardner
September 28, 2018
Friday Blog Post, From the Staff
Fall Retreat

Join us for a beautiful autumn weekend with your fellow CRS alumni from October 12 to 14 at Camp for our Alumni Retreat.

Tagged: Clinton, Red Hook

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Living the Mission-  Sofia from Minnesota
Feb 15, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Living the Mission- Sofia from Minnesota
Feb 15, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Feb 15, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Living the Mission- Jadon from Barbados
Feb 8, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Living the Mission- Jadon from Barbados
Feb 8, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Feb 8, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
January Board Meeting
Feb 1, 2019
Friday Blog Post, From the Staff, Board Meeting
January Board Meeting
Feb 1, 2019
Friday Blog Post, From the Staff, Board Meeting
Feb 1, 2019
Friday Blog Post, From the Staff, Board Meeting
Strategic Planning Committee
Jan 25, 2019
From the Staff, Committee Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Strategic Planning Committee
Jan 25, 2019
From the Staff, Committee Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Jan 25, 2019
From the Staff, Committee Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Freddie's Matchbook Trail
Jan 18, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post, From the Staff
Freddie's Matchbook Trail
Jan 18, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post, From the Staff
Jan 18, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post, From the Staff
Living the Mission- Foo Guey from the Bronx
Jan 11, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Living the Mission- Foo Guey from the Bronx
Jan 11, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Jan 11, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Claire De La Roche, ‘18 reflects on her experience of Camp Rising Sun.
Jan 4, 2019
Claire De La Roche, ‘18 reflects on her experience of Camp Rising Sun.
Jan 4, 2019
Jan 4, 2019
Fall Webinar Series
Dec 28, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Opportunities, Camper for Life
Fall Webinar Series
Dec 28, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Opportunities, Camper for Life
Dec 28, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Opportunities, Camper for Life
Living the Mission- Olivia from Colorado
Dec 21, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Living the Mission- Olivia from Colorado
Dec 21, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Dec 21, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
October Board Meeting
Dec 14, 2018
From the Staff, Friday Blog Post
October Board Meeting
Dec 14, 2018
From the Staff, Friday Blog Post
Dec 14, 2018
From the Staff, Friday Blog Post
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  • Alumni Events & Gatherings 6
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  • Alumni Reunion 10
  • Alumni/ae Interview/s 24
  • Board Meeting 6
  • Board of Directors 11
  • Boys' Session 10
  • Buildings and Grounds 4
  • CRS Times 10
  • Camp Event 4
  • Camp News 51
  • Camper Selection 3
  • Camper for Life 11
  • China 2
  • Christina Busso 1
  • Clinton 3
  • College Network 4
  • Committee Spotlight 5
  • Connect with us 1
  • Edwin Ordoñez 1
  • Engagement Opportunity 20
  • GEJ Scholarship 8
  • Girls' Session 13
  • Giving Tuesday 1
  • Helene Mattera 6
  • Incoming Campers 15
  • Instructions 1
  • Jackie Ramos 1
  • Janelle and Lisa Iglesias 1
  • Janessa Schilmoeller 4
  • John Mattera 1
  • Jonah Wittkamper 1
  • Joseph Riddle 1
  • Kitchen 1
  • Kristen Chang 2
  • LAJF partners 1
  • Lauren Paley 1
  • Letter to CRS 12
  • Lisa Li 1
  • Love Buds 1
  • Marlene Losier 1
  • Marta Misiulaytyte 1
  • Martha Mosco 1
  • Mary Murphy 1
  • Mikako Tai 1
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The Louis August Jonas Foundation (LAJF) and Camp Rising Sun (CRS) have a long-held commitment to the principles of diversity, stemming from our mission. In that spirit, LAJF and CRS do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, nation of origin, gender, sex, or gender identity.