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

Friday Blog Post

CRS 2019: Second-Year Campers

CRS 2019: Second-Year Campers

Camp Rising Sun is proud to introduce our Second Year Campers for 2019. Read about the role of a second year and get to know some of returning leaders. Each summer, a handful of campers are selected to return to CRS for a second year, where they work with the CRS Staff to set the tone for an unforgettable summer experience for the first-year campers.

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