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Farewell CRS 2019 Season!

Farewell CRS 2019 Season!

The Camp Rising Sun 2019 season has come to an end and the Louis August Jonas Foundation and Camp Rising Sun are so proud of this Camp Season. In total, 129 campers joined us for the 2019 season. Read a note from CRS’ Program Director. Although our campers' time at Camp has come to an end it will forever live on in the hearts of those who experienced it.

CRS 2018 season has come to an end

CRS 2018 season has come to an end

The 88th season of Camp Rising Sun has come to an end and the Louis August Jonas Foundation and Camp Rising Sun are so proud of this Camp Season. In total, 126 campers joined us for the 2018 season, including 62 girls and 64 boys. Read a note from CRS’ Program Director. Although our campers time at Camp has come to an end their journey is just beginning.

CRS Staff Training featured in Camping Magazine

CRS Staff Training featured in Camping Magazine

This summer, LAJF Director of Programs, Janessa Schilmoeller (‘05, ‘06, ‘10, ‘11, ‘16, ‘17) was published in the American Camping Association (ACA) publication Camping Magazine. The article, Social Justice Series: Recognizing Microaggressions at Camp, is part of Camping Magazine’s social justice series. Janessa writes about ongoing efforts to hire a diverse staff that is reflective of the cultural diversity of our camper body, and the importance of cultural sensitivity training for staff of all different backgrounds.