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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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September 29, 2022
Alumni Spotlight

Selector Spotlight: At-Large

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September 29, 2022
Alumni Spotlight
Selector Spotlight: At-Large

Camper Selection for the 2023 camp season is about to begin and volunteers across the globe are preparing to select the newest cohort of Rising Suns! Take a moment to read about the At-Large Selection process and the amazing alums who organize it!

Tagged: Camper Selection, CRS 2023

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September 7, 2022
CRS TIMES, Camp Life

VCRS 2022 BLOG

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September 7, 2022
CRS TIMES, Camp Life
VCRS 2022 BLOG

This blog post is brought to you by Session 2 of 2022 Virtual CRS. Read on to hear about their Virtual Camp Rising Sun experience!

Tagged: Virtual CRS, Projects, Summer 2022

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August 19, 2022
Camp Life, Camp News, CRS TIMES

VCRS 2022 ThaBlog

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August 19, 2022
Camp Life, Camp News, CRS TIMES
VCRS 2022 ThaBlog

The Session 1 VCRS blog project hereby presents to you: ThaBlog

Tagged: CRS Times, Virtual Programs, Virtual CRS, The Ethical Leadership Experience

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August 1, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week IV

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August 1, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week IV

The fourth and final CRS Times edition of 2022 ; The last week of Camp was full of memories and emotions. Read ahead to take a peak into the last week of our 2022 in-person program!

Tagged: camp rising sun

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July 25, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week III

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July 25, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week III

This blog post is brought to you by first year campers, Veera and Daniela. Read on and take a sneak peek into what’s been going on at CRS!

Tagged: camp rising sun

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July 18, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week II

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July 18, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week II

This blog post is brought to you by first year camper, Irene. Read on and take a sneak peek into what’s been going on at Camp Rising Sun!

Tagged: camp rising sun

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July 10, 2022
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CRS Times 2022- Week I

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July 10, 2022
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CRS Times 2022- Week I

Welcome to the first issue of the 2022 CRS Times! This blog post is brought to you by CRS second-year campers Ananya and Jenna. Read on and take a sneak peek into what’s been going on at CRS!

Tagged: ca, camp rising sun

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July 6, 2022

News and Events from the College Student Network

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July 6, 2022
News and Events from the College Student Network

Over the past year the CRS College Student Network has worked tirelessly to connect young alumni to more experienced alumni mentors with the aim of providing knowledge and insight into the college application process.

Tagged: Alumni Opportunities, College Network

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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