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About Us
Our Mission and History
Our Staff
Board of Directors
Financial Reports
Strategic Plan
Contact Us
Work With Us
Programs
Our Programs
Camp Rising Sun
The Ethical Leadership Experience
Custom Programs for Schools & Groups
Curriculum
Apply
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Apply to be a Second Year
Legacy Campers at CRS
Summer Staff
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Sponsor CRS Summer 2025!
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July 14, 2025
Emily Barnard
Our 95th Anniversary Gala Honorees: Bill Dubey ...

Please join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 for our 95th Anniversary Gala, where we will be honoring Bill Dubey and Helene Mattera for their decades of vision, care, and leadership. Read more here and register today!

July 9, 2025
Emily Barnard
Meet Jackson, Assistant Camp Director

Get to know our Summer 2025 Team! Meet Jackson, one of our Program Coordinators at LAJF and a Co-Assistant Camp Director.

Meet Jackson, Assistant Camp Director
July 9, 2025
Emily Barnard
Where Our Campers Come From—And Who We Miss ...

Each summer at Camp Rising Sun is a reminder of what’s possible when young people from around the world come together to grow, lead, and connect. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome an incredible and diverse group of campers, but we’re also reckoning with who isn’t here and why.

Click to read this open letter to the CRS community from LAJF Director of Programs, Elyem Chej.

Where Our Campers Come From—And Who We Miss This Year
July 3, 2025
Emily Barnard
Meet Chayel, Assistant Camp Director

Get to know our Summer 2025 Team! Meet Chayel, our Program Coordinator at LAJF and one of this summer’s Assistant Camp Directors.

Meet Chayel, Assistant Camp Director
June 27, 2025
Emily Barnard
Camp Rising Sun Israel 2025 Seminar Program

The CRS Israel Selection Committee hosted a three-day seminar in Jerusalem for incoming 2025 campers. It was a transformative experience, equipping the selected campers with the tools, perspectives, and community to represent Israel thoughtfully at CRS. Click to read about it.

Camp Rising Sun Israel 2025 Seminar Program
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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

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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

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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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October 25, 2019
Board Meeting, Camper for Life

LAJF Board President’s Remarks

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October 25, 2019
Board Meeting, Camper for Life
LAJF Board President’s Remarks

Camp Rising Sun is coming up on 90 years of service. President Tim Conners has taken time to reflect on the mission of the organization and is looking forward to our sustainable future

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October 18, 2019
Alumni Spotlight

The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

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October 18, 2019
Alumni Spotlight
The Female Pioneers of CRS 1989

Happy 30th anniversary of CRS’s Clinton campus! In 1989, the first women of CRS stepped onto Clinton! In celebration of this momentous event, we will be sharing their life stories and life lessons. Meet Lenore Graham, a Market Development Manager in Aviation & Aerospace.

Tagged: Camper for Life

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October 4, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Camper for Life, Women Leaders

Living the Mission- Jennifer

Development Assistant
October 4, 2019
Alumni Spotlight, Camper for Life, Women Leaders
Living the Mission- Jennifer

Meet Jennifer Montalvo, an alumna of CRS ‘98. From camper to financial recruiter mogul, read about how Jennifer has climbed up the financial services ladder and has become a major asset to Global Banking & Markets.

Tagged: Camper for Life

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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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