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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
Emily Barnard
April 14, 2025

CRS Recent Camper Network Announcement

Emily Barnard
April 14, 2025
CRS Recent Camper Network Announcement

The Recent Camper Network is a community led by a team of recent camper Ambassadors dedicated to keeping their CRS experience alive long past their last day of Camp. Click to read more and get involved!

Emily Barnard
February 10, 2025

CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Emily Barnard
February 10, 2025
CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual CRS Women’s Brunch! Click for photos from the event.

Emily Barnard
January 29, 2025

A Message from Helene

Emily Barnard
January 29, 2025
A Message from Helene

Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

Emily Barnard
December 18, 2024

A Special Message from Rick Richter

Emily Barnard
December 18, 2024
A Special Message from Rick Richter

A special message from Rick Richter. Click to read in full.

Emily Barnard
December 12, 2024

Give to Ethical Leadership this Giving Season!

Emily Barnard
December 12, 2024
Give to Ethical Leadership this Giving Season!

Make a gift to Camp Rising Sun this giving season and support ethical leadership! Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

Emily Barnard
November 4, 2024

10th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

Emily Barnard
November 4, 2024
10th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

This year was the 10th Annual CRS Alumni 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.

Emily Barnard
October 30, 2024

Annual LAJF Board Retreat 2024

Emily Barnard
October 30, 2024
Annual LAJF Board Retreat 2024

Read the highlights from our annual LAJF Board Retreat at Camp! Big thanks to the incredible members of our Board of Directors who volunteer their time and give their energy to ensure the foundation and CRS continue to thrive.

Emily Barnard
September 25, 2024

CRS World Reunion 2024 in Poland

Emily Barnard
September 25, 2024
CRS World Reunion 2024 in Poland

Thank you to all of the CRS Alums who gathered together in Poland for the World Reunion in September 2024! Click to check out photos from the weekend.

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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