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Contact Us
Work With Us
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Camp Rising Sun
The Ethical Leadership Experience
Custom Programs for Schools & Groups
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October 30, 2025
Emily Barnard
95th Anniversary Reunion and Gala Photo Gallery

Thank you for celebrating 95 Years of Camp Rising Sun! From October 24-26, 2025, we gathered at the iconic TWA Hotel to celebrate 95 years of Camp Rising Sun—and the global community that has made it all possible. Click to view photo highlights from the weekend celebration!

95th Anniversary Reunion and Gala Photo Gallery
October 8, 2025
Emily Barnard
11th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

This year was the 11th Annual CRS NYAA 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.

11th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park
October 7, 2025
Emily Barnard
95 Years of Impact: Liz Lee

Since 1930, LAJF and our programs, Camp Rising Sun and The Ethical Leadership Experience, have shaped the lives of more than 6,500 alumni from dozens of countries around the world. Across generations and continents, CRS and TELE alumni continue to lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage—bringing Rising Sun values into classrooms, courtrooms, creative industries, clinics, and communities. As we celebrate 95 years of impact, we’re spotlighting just a few of the many stories that show how a summer at Camp becomes a lifetime of meaning.

Here’s Liz Lee’s story—current Minnesota state representative of St. Paul’s Eastside district—who attended Camp Rising Sun in 2004.

95 Years of Impact: Liz Lee
October 7, 2025
Emily Barnard
95 Years of Impact: Richard Gibbs

Since 1930, LAJF and our programs, Camp Rising Sun and The Ethical Leadership Experience, have shaped the lives of more than 6,500 alumni from dozens of countries around the world. Across generations and continents, CRS and TELE alumni continue to lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage—bringing Rising Sun values into classrooms, courtrooms, creative industries, clinics, and communities. As we celebrate 95 years of impact, we’re spotlighting just a few of the many stories that show how a summer at Camp becomes a lifetime of meaning.

Here’s Richard Gibbs’ story—a 1963 CRS alum, ballet dancer, and founder of the San Francisco Free Clinic.

95 Years of Impact: Richard Gibbs
September 30, 2025
Emily Barnard
95 Years of Impact: Jeff Orlowski-Yang

Since 1930, LAJF and our programs, Camp Rising Sun and The Ethical Leadership Experience, have shaped the lives of more than 6,500 alumni from dozens of countries around the world. Across generations and continents, CRS and TELE alumni continue to lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage—bringing Rising Sun values into classrooms, courtrooms, creative industries, clinics, and communities. As we celebrate 95 years of impact, we’re spotlighting just a few of the many stories that show how a summer at Camp becomes a lifetime of meaning.

Here’s Jeff Orlowski-Yang’s story—an Emmy Award–Winning filmmaker and environmental advocate—who attended Camp Rising Sun in 1999 and 2000.

95 Years of Impact: Jeff Orlowski-Yang
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July 13, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 3

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July 13, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 3

The third week of Camp and this week’s CRS Times is here! Some of our campers discuss this week’s theme of Feel Good Week.

Tagged: Camp News

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July 6, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 2

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July 6, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 2

The second CRS Times blog post of the season is here! Some of our campers discuss what they learned during this week’s theme of Social Awareness.

Tagged: Camp News

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June 29, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 1

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June 29, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 1

The first CRS blog post of the season is here! Some of our campers discuss each their experiences so far, from being a leader of the day, referred to as sachem, to opening the sauna.

Tagged: Camp News

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June 26, 2018
Camp News, Alumni Spotlight

Finding Camp through Searching For Andreas

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June 26, 2018
Camp News, Alumni Spotlight
Finding Camp through Searching For Andreas

Alumnus Dan Roh ‘06-08, ‘17, attended a screening of alumnus Harris Mylonas ‘94, first feature film Searching for Andreas.

Tagged: Camp News

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June 22, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post

Staff Training

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June 22, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post
Staff Training

The Camp Rising Sun team is eager to welcome the first group of campers this weekend! This past week, our counselors and second year campers have been working hard setting up Camp and participating in valuable training sessions in preparation for the 2018 season.

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June 15, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Camp News

Introducing our 2018 Counselors

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June 15, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Camp News
Introducing our 2018 Counselors

Our counselors have traveled from near and far and are currently partaking in a challenging staff training at Camp. Here is a glimpse at a few of the talented individuals who will be engaging with our Campers this year.

Tagged: Summer 2018, Camp News

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June 8, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Camp News, Fundraising

Introducing More of our 2018 Campers

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June 8, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Camp News, Fundraising
Introducing More of our 2018 Campers

CRS and LAJF are excited to welcome all of our campers to New York City in a few short weeks. This year we will welcome campers from 31 different countries and several American states.

Tagged: Summer 2018, Incoming Campers, Camp News

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June 1, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Fundraising

Meet the Incoming 2018 Campers

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June 1, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Fundraising
Meet the Incoming 2018 Campers

CRS and LAJF are excited to welcome all of our campers to New York City in a few short weeks. This year we will welcome campers from 31 different countries and several American states.

Tagged: Summer 2018, Incoming Campers, Camp News

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