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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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January 14, 2020
Alumni Spotlight

The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

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January 14, 2020
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 and life lessons of some of our remarkable alumnae. Meet Emine, a 1989 alumna and passionate adjunct lecturer in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Tagged: Camper for Life

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January 9, 2020
Camp Life, Alumni Spotlight, Camper for Life

Camper Selection - an Interview

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January 9, 2020
Camp Life, Alumni Spotlight, Camper for Life
Camper Selection - an Interview

We caught up with Tommy Cobb (‘78 USA, Mississippi) and Gábor Fazekas (Hungary, ‘01) to learn why they have been part of the selection committees their regions and how other alumni can stay involved in this way.

Tagged: Camper for Life, Staff, Elyem Chej, Selection, Camper Selection, Volunteer

Helene Mattera
December 19, 2019
From the Staff, Camp Life

Season's Greetings from LAJF

Helene Mattera
December 19, 2019
From the Staff, Camp Life
Season's Greetings from LAJF

We’re closing off 2019 with some words from Helene Mattera, our Executive Director.

Tagged: Camper for Life, Staff, Helene Mattera

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December 13, 2019
From the Staff, Camp Life

The Importance of Teamworks at Camp

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December 13, 2019
From the Staff, Camp Life
The Importance of Teamworks at Camp

What are teamworks at Camp and why are they important? Learn all about teamworks through the words of the Program Director, Laura Wondra.

Tagged: Camper for Life, Teamworks, Laura Wondra, Staff

Development Assistant
November 29, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Women Leaders

Emilia - Climate Change Campaign

Development Assistant
November 29, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Women Leaders
Emilia - Climate Change Campaign

Meet Emilia Laine, a former camper (‘12 ‘13) and Camp counselor at CRS (‘18 ‘19), who is ambitiously creating global changes by promoting women’s health and climate change education. Read about her inspirational post-Camp impact.

Tagged: Alumni Beings & Doings, Camper for Life

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November 15, 2019
Alumni Spotlight

The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

Guest User
November 15, 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 and life lessons of some of our remarkable alumnae. Meet Trina, a 1989 alumna and an Actuary residing in Burlington, Vermont.

Tagged: Camper for Life

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November 8, 2019
Friday Blog Post

Staying Connected with CRS

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November 8, 2019
Friday Blog Post
Staying Connected with CRS

We are interested in you for life. As you progress through the life stages post Camp, we are here to offer you several resources for connection with Camp and your fellow alumni. We have the College Student Network (CRS CSN), the alumni database, Alumni Associations, and you can become an Advocate.

Tagged: Engagement Opportunity, College Network, Alumni Association Spotlight

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November 1, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post

Camp Rising Sun 2020 Applications Are Open!

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November 1, 2019
Camp News, Friday Blog Post
Camp Rising Sun 2020 Applications Are Open!

Applications for the Camp Rising Sun 2020 season are now open. Apply today! Check out the details and share the news.

Tagged: Incoming Campers, Camp News, Summer 2020, Staff

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Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars
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Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: Victoria Enriquez
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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