The impact of Camp Rising Sun (CRS) and The Ethical Leadership Experience (TELE) extends far beyond a single summer. Each year, young people arrive at our programs and begin a journey that continues across their lives—carrying forward values of leadership, service, and cross-cultural understanding. From this shared experience, alumni branch out into the world, shaping their communities in ways both big and small, all connected by what first took root at Camp.
The following alumni stories offer a closer look at what happens after Camp—how ideas take shape, paths unfold, and lives continue to grow from a shared beginning. Support the next generation of campers as they begin their own journey.
Carl Manalo
CRS ‘95-’96 | Superintendent of Bronx High Schools Districts 7, 9, and 12
YOUR IMPACT:
$25 – Provides essential program supplies that support daily life and learning at Camp
$50 – Helps prepare shared spaces, from Tent Hill to the dining hall, where community takes shape
$100 – Contributes to full scholarships, ensuring CRS remains accessible to all
$250 – Supports leadership and cross-cultural programming that brings diverse perspectives together
Support International Camper Travel
Each summer, Camp Rising Sun brings together young people from across the globe. Making that possible means helping campers travel long distances to be here. As always, we are raising funds to support international camper travel, so that every camper, no matter where they’re from, can take part in this shared beginning.