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June 24, 2026
Emily Barnard
A Closer Look at Summer Staff Training 2026

We have an incredible team of summer staff who build the foundation for the life-changing experiences our campers have each year! For two weeks before the season starts, the team goes through a Staff Training that deepens their understanding of Camp and lays the groundwork for the weeks to come. Click to learn more and see a photo gallery from the training.

A Closer Look at Summer Staff Training 2026
June 24, 2026
Emily Barnard
Announcing Our New Director of Programs: Jenn ...

Announcing our new Director of Programs, Jenn Zanger! Read on for a welcome letter from our Executive Director, Barry Fulton, and from Jenn herself.

June 24, 2026
Emily Barnard
"Courage is Contagious" — A Letter from CRS ...

“Camp Rising Sun, with its more than 95-year legacy, is built on courage. It takes courage to set up a place that receives 120 campers from all over the world every year on a need-blind scholarship. It takes courage for every camper, from 1930 to 2026, to pack their bags and leave their home for the unknown. It takes courage to invite hope and profound sense of purpose into one’s heart, and to open up in a multicultural community. It takes courage to work through conflict when it occurs, and to grow exponentially as a young leader.” Click to read the full letter from CRS Camp Director, Sonia Wargacka.

"Courage is Contagious" — A Letter from CRS Camp Director, Sonia Wargacka
June 17, 2026
Emily Barnard
LAJF Pride Event 2026: For All of Us

What an incredible event celebrating Pride with the LAJF community! Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this gathering such a huge success. Please click to see a photo gallery from the event.

LAJF Pride Event 2026: For All of Us
May 12, 2026
Emily Barnard
A Farewell Letter from Elyem

Please click to read a letter of farewell from LAJF’s Director of Programs, Elyem Chej.

A Farewell Letter from Elyem
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August 12, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2019

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August 12, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Friday Blog Post
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2019

The special 30th Anniversary Alumni Reunion was a celebration filled with lots of friends, Camp songs, interesting instructions, and wonderful food.

Tagged: Camper for Life

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August 9, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 6

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August 9, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 6

CRS Times from the boys’ second week is here with fresh news! Read about the programs, projects, campers’ experiences of returning to camp from the wilderness trip, and hear from first year campers’ about their experience of being the Leaders of the Day!

Tagged: Camp News, Summer 2019

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August 2, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

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August 2, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
     

 
    Blog Editors: Andrew (2YC, New Jersey) and David (2YC, Colombia)

The first blog post of the CRS Boys’ Season is here! Read about the boys’ experience of arriving at Camp, and read the new things happening all around our beloved campus!

Tagged: Camp News, Summer 2019

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July 26, 2019
Alumni Spotlight

The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

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July 26, 2019
Alumni Spotlight
The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

In celebration of this year's 30th Anniversary of Clinton and CRS girls' programming, we will be sharing the life stories of some of our remarkable alumnae. Meet Grace, a 1989 alum, an educator, and founder of a school in Zambia.

Tagged: Camper for Life

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July 19, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 4

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July 19, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 4

The last week of Camp for the girls has arrived! So, don't miss this update. Campers are still leaving their marks with endless instructions, fun events and much more. We are also sharing images and videos from campers.

Tagged: Camp News, Summer 2019

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July 12, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 3

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July 12, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
 CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 3

Time sure flies by when you’re having fun! We are sharing the second wilderness trip, pictures, notes home and many Camp updates from our campers’ adventure-packed third week.

Tagged: Camp News, Summer 2019

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July 9, 2019
Women Leaders, Women Wednesday

A Call to Action from Mary Murphy

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July 9, 2019
Women Leaders, Women Wednesday
A Call to Action from Mary Murphy

A call to action from Mary Murphy, former Clinton Camp Director from ‘96-’01.

Tagged: Women Wednesdays, Clinton

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July 5, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 2

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July 5, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 2

The second week of CRS, and the 1st year are taking control! Read about the first camping trip, a wonderful variety show and life here at camp.

Tagged: Camp News, Summer 2019

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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. 

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