For 90 years, the Louis August Jonas Foundation has been committed to helping young people grow intellectually, ethically, and globally through Camp Rising Sun, our full-scholarship, summer leadership program for teenagers from around the world. In the upcoming weeks, we will take a deeper look at our curriculum that has inspired, in so many young people worldwide, a commitment to compassionate and responsible leadership for the betterment of their communities and the world. In this issue, we will explain how our instructional programs expand intellectual and artistic horizons while providing practical experience in giving and receiving feedback.

Join us in congratulating the 2020 George E. Jonas Scholars. GEJ Scholars are selected based on their intellectual ability, character, financial need, and on an evaluation of the applicant’s future promise of fostering the values of Camp Rising Sun. The 2020 GEJ Scholars exemplify LAJF’s mission of fostering a lifelong commitment to compassionate and responsible leadership for the betterment of our communities.

Earlier this month, we brought together education-minded Rising Sun alums to discuss and brainstorm social justice education and inclusivity at Camp, and the future of our programs. Aptly titled the Educators Think Tank on Rising Sun Programming, our two-part event brought a high level of brainstorming and takeaways we are excited to share with you.