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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
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Legacy Campers at CRS
Summer Staff
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Sponsor CRS Summer 2025!
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July 29, 2025
Emily Barnard
CRS 2025 Session I Photo Gallery

Check out photos from the CRS Summer 2025, Boys/Non-Binary Session!

CRS 2025 Session I Photo Gallery
July 15, 2025
Emily Barnard
Coming Home: A Warm Hello from Barry Fulton, ...

Meet Barry Fulton, LAJF’s new Executive Director! As a CRS alum, former Camp Director, and longtime board member, Barry’s journey with CRS comes full circle in this exciting new role. Barry shares more about what this role means to him in his welcome letter—click to read it!

Coming Home: A Warm Hello from Barry Fulton, LAJF's New Executive Director
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
Emily Barnard
August 30, 2023

Facing My Fears - Diyora's TELE 2023 Story

Emily Barnard
August 30, 2023
Facing My Fears - Diyora's TELE 2023 Story

Before attending Camp Rising Sun’s virtual program, Diyora wanted to find a way to help develop her confidence. She was looking forward to learn new skills and to have an outlet for her newfound interests in philosophy and economics.

Helene Mattera
August 30, 2023

2023-24 GEJ Scholarship Award Winners

Helene Mattera
August 30, 2023
2023-24 GEJ Scholarship Award Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2023-24 GEJ Scholarship Awards! These recent CRS alums, staff, and volunteers embody the values of leadership, excellence, and commitment to social justice across a variety of fields and disciplines. We congratulate them on their past achievements and wish them well in their future endeavors!

Helene Mattera
August 23, 2023

CRS '23 Session 2 Week 4

Helene Mattera
August 23, 2023
CRS '23 Session 2 Week 4

As Camp made its way to the end, the close relationships we had with all the people here made us realize many feelings we never knew about.

Helene Mattera
August 16, 2023

CRS '23 Session 2 Week 3

Helene Mattera
August 16, 2023
CRS '23 Session 2 Week 3

Let’s see what peoples’ first thoughts are about the nature trip without knowing anything but rumors about it. What are they excited about? What are they scared of?  What do they think is going to happen as they let their imagination run free?

Helene Mattera
August 9, 2023

CRS '23 Session 2 Week 2

Helene Mattera
August 9, 2023
CRS '23 Session 2 Week 2

Ambitious, passionate, inspired– these are the words that come to mind when describing this year’s campers.

Helene Mattera
July 21, 2023

CRS 2023: Session 1 Recap

Helene Mattera
July 21, 2023
CRS 2023: Session 1 Recap

We hope you enjoy this glimpse into our unforgettable summer!

Helene Mattera
June 23, 2023

CRS 2023: Staff Training Highlight

Helene Mattera
June 23, 2023
CRS 2023: Staff Training Highlight

As the first trains and cars journeyed towards Rhinebeck in early June, the magic of a new Camp Rising Sun season was already in the air.

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March 22, 2023

CRS 2023 - Second-Year Campers

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March 22, 2023
CRS 2023 - Second-Year Campers

Second year campers share their passions and what they’re looking forward to this summer.

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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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