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Camp Rising Sun
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Apply
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April 21, 2026
Emily Barnard
The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026

Enjoy photos from our annual Women’s Brunch, inaugurally named in honor of Helene Mattera. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026
March 24, 2026
Emily Barnard
Maple Syrup Day 2026

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

Maple Syrup Day 2026
February 25, 2026
Emily Barnard
Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars

We’re excited to congratulate three members of our alumni community who were named as John Litsios Scholars and received a special off-cycle GEJ Scholarship award. Click to meet the scholars!

Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars
January 28, 2026
Emily Barnard
Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: ...

Please join us in welcoming Victoria Enriquez into the role of Director of Advancement at LAJF. Click to read the full announcement from our Executive Director, Barry Fulton, and a personal letter from Victoria!

Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: Victoria Enriquez
December 22, 2025
Emily Barnard
Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan ...

CRS alum and LAJF Board Member, Evan Schwartz, shares why Camp Rising Sun has remained such a meaningful part of his life, and why he continues to give back, year after year.

Click to read his personal year-end note and gift match announcement! Please consider making a gift to LAJF and Camp Rising Sun before 2025 ends. Go to lajf.org/donate to give now.

Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan Schwartz
Emily Barnard
April 21, 2026

The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026

Emily Barnard
April 21, 2026
The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026

Enjoy photos from our annual Women’s Brunch, inaugurally named in honor of Helene Mattera. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Emily Barnard
March 24, 2026

Maple Syrup Day 2026

Emily Barnard
March 24, 2026
Maple Syrup Day 2026

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

Emily Barnard
February 25, 2026

Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars

Emily Barnard
February 25, 2026
Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars

We’re excited to congratulate three members of our alumni community who were named as John Litsios Scholars and received a special off-cycle GEJ Scholarship award. Click to meet the scholars!

Emily Barnard
January 28, 2026

Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: Victoria Enriquez

Emily Barnard
January 28, 2026
Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: Victoria Enriquez

Please join us in welcoming Victoria Enriquez into the role of Director of Advancement at LAJF. Click to read the full announcement from our Executive Director, Barry Fulton, and a personal letter from Victoria!

Emily Barnard
December 22, 2025

Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan Schwartz

Emily Barnard
December 22, 2025
Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan Schwartz

CRS alum and LAJF Board Member, Evan Schwartz, shares why Camp Rising Sun has remained such a meaningful part of his life, and why he continues to give back, year after year.

Click to read his personal year-end note and gift match announcement! Please consider making a gift to LAJF and Camp Rising Sun before 2025 ends. Go to lajf.org/donate to give now.

Emily Barnard
December 16, 2025

Be the Roots that Support Ethical Leaders - Letter from Executive Director, Barry Fulton

Emily Barnard
December 16, 2025
Be the Roots that Support Ethical Leaders - Letter from Executive Director, Barry Fulton

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are fortified by strong roots that stretch back 95 years. What began as a summer camp in 1930, is now a global movement that has grown generations of ethical leaders. Click to read the full end of year letter from our Executive Director, Barry Fulton.

Emily Barnard
October 30, 2025

95th Anniversary Reunion and Gala Photo Gallery

Emily Barnard
October 30, 2025
95th Anniversary Reunion and Gala Photo Gallery

Thank you for celebrating 95 Years of Camp Rising Sun! From October 24-26, 2025, we gathered at the iconic TWA Hotel to celebrate 95 years of Camp Rising Sun—and the global community that has made it all possible. Click to view photo highlights from the weekend celebration!

Emily Barnard
October 8, 2025

11th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

Emily Barnard
October 8, 2025
11th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

This year was the 11th Annual CRS NYAA Picnic in Central Park! Thank you to the New York Alumni Association for hosting and for everyone who joined us. Click the post to check out photos from the event.

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LOUIS AUGUST JONAS FOUNDATION
6 RISING SUN LANE
RHINEBECK, NY, 12572, UNITED STATES
+1 (212) 686-1930
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. 

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Louis August Jonas Foundation, 6 Rising Sun Lane, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572, United States(212) 686-1930contact@lajf.org