Emily Barnard
Winter Camp Day 2024 - A Sweet Day at CRS

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a super sweet, maple-syrup filled day at Camp Rising Sun over the weekend! Click for photos from this year’s Winter Camp Day.

Winter Camp Day 2024 - A Sweet Day at CRS
Emily Barnard
We Are All Connected - Vidita's CRS 2023 Story

One of our program goals is to bridge the gap between people across cultural barriers. CRS camper Vidita learned a powerful lesson that reflects the impact of creating a feeling of interconnectedness between people.

We Are All Connected - Vidita's CRS 2023 Story
Emily Barnard
A Place to be Genuine and Open - Aiden's CRS ...

Our hope is that campers will carry forward the lessons they learn while they are here. Aiden realized that our process of growing takes time— it doesn’t just happen overnight. It is continuous, and like a seed that we plant, it is something we will continue to nurture.

A Place to be Genuine and Open - Aiden's CRS 2023 Story
Emily Barnard
Facing My Fears - Diyora's TELE 2023 Story

Before attending Camp Rising Sun’s virtual program, Diyora wanted to find a way to help develop her confidence. She was looking forward to learn new skills and to have an outlet for her newfound interests in philosophy and economics.

Facing My Fears - Diyora's TELE 2023 Story
Helene Mattera
2023-24 GEJ Scholarship Award Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2023-24 GEJ Scholarship Awards! These recent CRS alums, staff, and volunteers embody the values of leadership, excellence, and commitment to social justice across a variety of fields and disciplines. We congratulate them on their past achievements and wish them well in their future endeavors!

2023-24 GEJ Scholarship Award Winners

Alumni Opportunities

Camp Rising Sun 90th Anniversary World Tour

Camp Rising Sun 90th Anniversary World Tour

The celebrations of the 90th Anniversary of Camp Rising Sun are well under way! This year, to mark the 90th anniversary and to celebrate with our wide, international alumni community, we will be visiting our international alumni association across the globe. This past week we kicked off our tour when Board President, Tim Conners ‘73 visited events in Berlin, London, Helsinki and Enniskillen! Read about his experience visiting with international alumni below.

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CRS Virtual College Week- May 20 - 24

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CRS Virtual College Week- May 20 - 24

The second annual CRS Virtual College Week is coming up next week, May 20 – 24. Virtual College Week connects CRS alumni to colleges, universities and other educational opportunities in an interactive online setting. This year, we are featuring institutions that reflect LAJF’s values of international education and cultural exchange.

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There’s Always a Welcome for You: Join us at Camp!

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There’s Always a Welcome for You: Join us at Camp!

Volunteering is a great way to engage with the CRS community and to partake in the Camp season. This summer, we invite you to volunteer at Camp by giving an instruction, being a Counselor for the day, or helping in the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC).

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RHINEBECK, NY, 12572, UNITED STATES
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CONTACT@LAJF.ORG

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.