Camp Rising Sun

Camp Rising Sun Developing ethical leaders who work to better themselves, their communities, and the world.

05/28/2026

30 days until our community welcomes this year’s campers!

Introducing the tent names for our Girls & Nonbinary Session ⛺️✨These names were chosen by campers in years past and hav...
05/26/2026

Introducing the tent names for our Girls & Nonbinary Session ⛺️✨

These names were chosen by campers in years past and have remained part of the spirit and tradition of Camp Rising Sun ever since.

Alumni - what was your tent name when you were a camper?

After seven years with the Louis August Jonas Foundation, our Director of Programs, Elyem Chej (CRS '09, '15-'16, '19-'2...
05/19/2026

After seven years with the Louis August Jonas Foundation, our Director of Programs, Elyem Chej (CRS '09, '15-'16, '19-'25), will be stepping down from her role at the end of May.

Over the past several years, Elyem has played a transformative role in shaping and expanding the LAJF program ecosystem—from the growth of CRS, TELE, and the Recent Camper Network, to deepening partnerships and helping broaden the global reach of our community.

In her farewell letter, Elyem reflects on the impact of this work and shares a heartfelt message to the participants who have shaped her experience along the way:

“One of the things I have loved most about this work is that I get to have my thinking genuinely changed by teenagers. You do not just engage with the world as it is: you question it, reimagine it, and change it.”

We are deeply grateful for Elyem’s leadership, care, and vision over the past seven years, and we wish her all the best in what comes next.

Read Elyem’s full letter on our blog: lajf.org/blog/note-from-elyem

05/16/2026

Different countries, different backgrounds, one camp experience that brings everyone together.

Sometimes the richest moments are the people around you

05/14/2026

What is it really like to be a camper?

Stalina from Greece 🇬🇷 and Natalia from Poland 🇵🇱 share their experiences, favorite memories, and reflections from camp.

This is a short clip from our longer YouTube interview, watch the full conversation through the link in bio

05/12/2026

Ever wondered what camp actually looks like?

Here’s a quick tour of the place where campers from around the world live, learn, and create unforgettable memories together 🌍

Watch the full camp tour now on our YouTube channel via the link in bio!

05/09/2026

Only 50 days until we are back together for another unforgettable summer 🌍✨

Who’s excited?

Growth doesn't necessarily happen all at once. Sometimes, growth looks like a shift in perspective...in how you see your...
05/06/2026

Growth doesn't necessarily happen all at once. Sometimes, growth looks like a shift in perspective...in how you see yourself, others, and the world around you.

This is what happens when you attend Camp Rising Sun!

Camp doesn’t end, it continues in communities around the world. We loved seeing members of the Camp Rising Sun community...
04/30/2026

Camp doesn’t end, it continues in communities around the world.

We loved seeing members of the Camp Rising Sun community come together in Washington, D.C. last week. It’s a reminder that the connections formed at CRS don’t just last, they keep growing and evolving over time.

From shared memories to new conversations and connections, this community continues to find its way back to each other.

Thank you to alum Johnny Ross (CRS '10, '11, '16) for organizing, and to everyone who keeps the Rising Sun spirit alive.

Camp begins in TWO MONTHS!The thing is, you don’t just attend Camp...You arrive with questions.You listen deeply.You lea...
04/28/2026

Camp begins in TWO MONTHS!

The thing is, you don’t just attend Camp...

You arrive with questions.
You listen deeply.
You learn alongside others.
You lead with intention.

And you leave with something that stays with you.

Summer is almost here ☀

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6 Rising Sun Lane
Rhinebeck, NY
12572

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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