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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
December 22, 2025
Emily Barnard
Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan ...

CRS alum and LAJF Board Member, Evan Schwartz, shares why Camp Rising Sun has remained such a meaningful part of his life, and why he continues to give back, year after year.

Click to read his personal year-end note and gift match announcement! Please consider making a gift to LAJF and Camp Rising Sun before 2025 ends. Go to lajf.org/donate to give now.

Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan Schwartz
December 16, 2025
Emily Barnard
Be the Roots that Support Ethical Leaders - ...

LAJF and Camp Rising Sun are fortified by strong roots that stretch back 95 years. What began as a summer camp in 1930, is now a global movement that has grown generations of ethical leaders. Click to read the full end of year letter from our Executive Director, Barry Fulton.

Be the Roots that Support Ethical Leaders - Letter from Executive Director, Barry Fulton
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August 24, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 8

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August 24, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 8

The last CRS Times blog reflects on the boy’s time at Camp with a focus on the big things that have happened this week and the special events.

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August 17, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 7

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August 17, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 7

The third CRS Times blog from the 2018 boys at Camp highlights the importance of camper-led projects in the creation of the Camp community. Campers are also interviewed about their friendships and the Instructions of the week are presented.

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August 10, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 6

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August 10, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 6

Camp Rising Sun’s 2018 boys write in the second CRS Times blog about the Instructions of the week along with all of the life lessons learned at Camp.

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August 7, 2018
Camp News, Alumni Spotlight

Camp Rising Sun and Generations For Peace

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August 7, 2018
Camp News, Alumni Spotlight
Camp Rising Sun and Generations For Peace

Alumna Fenna Slenter (‘10, ‘11) reflects on her time at Camp and her experience with Generations For Peace.

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August 3, 2018
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CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 5

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August 3, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 5

The first 2018 boys CRS Times blog post of the season is here!

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July 27, 2018
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Alumni Reunion Weekend 2018

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July 27, 2018
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Alumni Reunion Weekend 2018

The Alumni Weekend Reunion was filled with Camp songs, interesting instructions, wonderful food, and lots of friends.

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July 20, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES

CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 4

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July 20, 2018
Camp News, Friday Blog Post, CRS TIMES
CRS Times: CRS ‘18 Week 4

The last 2018 girls CRS Times blog post of the season is here! Some of our campers interviewed our staff as well as shared stories of their time at Camp and a song.

Tagged: Camp News

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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
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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.

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6 RISING SUN LANE
RHINEBECK, NY, 12572, UNITED STATES
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