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May 8, 2026
Emily Barnard
Camp Rising Sun Featured in Hudson Valley ...

We’re excited to be featured in the May 2026 issue of Hudson Valley Magazine! Click to learn more and read the article.

Camp Rising Sun Featured in Hudson Valley Magazine
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
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August 20, 2019
Alumni Spotlight

The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

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August 20, 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 Susan, a 1989 alum and a Performing Arts Professional specializing in Circus and collaborative theater.

Tagged: Camper for Life

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August 16, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 7

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August 16, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 7

Be our guest, as campers open up and show you everything that happened during the 3rd week of the boys’ session CRS 2019. Read about All Leaders Day, the Area 51 themed Variety Show, our newly opened barbershop, the second camping trip and a lot more.

Tagged: Camp News, Summer 2019

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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.

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August 9, 2019
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CRS Times: CRS ‘19 Week 6

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August 9, 2019
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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
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    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

Guest User
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
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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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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