Dear LAJF,

We just wrapped the first CRS and TELE sessions of the summer! A big congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our global community! Head over to our blog to check out photos from both the in-person and virtual sessions. Our Summer Staff team is invigorated and looking forward to the start of the Boys/Non-Binary session next week.

"My experience at CRS has been eye-opening and incredible! I feel like a new person—a better version of myself." - Citlali, CRS '24, Oakland, CA

There are some exciting things on the horizon, and we invite all CRS alumni to participate. We are currently working on this year's issue of our alumni magazine, The Sundial, and your input is needed! Please submit your Beings & Doings in the online Alumni Directory by August 31 to be included. While you're there, take a couple of minutes to update your contact information.

As we head towards the monumental 95th Anniversary of the founding of Camp Rising Sun, we hope to keep getting better with age. Your feedback is much appreciated—please complete this survey to share your feedback to help us plan for the year ahead. 

Finally, if you haven't already, please RSVP for the global reunion in Poland from September 6-8. The registration deadline is quickly approaching! We look forward to seeing you there. 

Wishing you a great rest of your summer!

With gratitude,

Helene Mattera

LAJF Executive Director

CRS SESSION I IN PHOTOS

Live the experience of Camp Rising Sun 2024 in photos! From nature trips, canoeing on the lake, and movie nights under the stars, to arts and crafts, projects, the Variety Show, and more! Visit our latest blog to see photos from our first CRS session of the summer.

CAMPER-PRODUCED PAPER, THE RISING TIMES

VIRTUAL CONNECTION IN TELE SESSION I

Each year, we are pleased to see how our virtual program, The Ethical Leadership Experience (TELE), continues to evolve! Campers experience much of the same program as our in-person camp, but in a completely online environment. They truly forge connections across borders, as they are logging in each day from cities all around the world. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a full recap of our TELE sessions. Check out photos on our blog!

ALUMNI SURVEY: WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

As a community, we grow stronger together. This past year has been packed with events, both in-person and virtual. We want to know what went well and what we can continue to improve to ensure the best possible experience and opportunities for connection for our community. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey about alumni events and communications. Thank you for your time and support!

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR GEJ

Thanks to the generosity of the Georges Lurcy Trust, CRS alumni, and friends, LAJF offers scholarships for the undergraduate, graduate, and PhD level to CRS alumni studying in the United States. The applications for the 2024-2025 GEJ Scholarship are now open. Learn more on our website here and apply today! Application deadline: July 26, 2024.

REGISTER: WORLD REUNION IN POLAND

The Polish Reunion Planners—Kasia Ciesla '99, Agnieszka Szefer '07, Filip Sulma '95, Agata Szczepanska '12, Barbara Ciosk '15–are looking forward to seeing you all at the Reunion in Poland over the weekend of September 6-8, 2024. The registration deadline has been extended to August 15, so please register today!

Over 70 alums from 12+ countries from all over the world will be joining us, and we have room for more! Over the course of the weekend you’ll have the chance to relive favorite memories through classic Camp Rising Sun activities like Council and the Variety Show (formerly known as the Friday Night Production). Plus, get ready to sing along to all your favorite CRS songs and connect with old and new CRS friends!

Elyem Chej, LAJF Program Director, former Camp Director and Summer Staff Member, and Stendis '09 alumna will be traveling to Poland by train from London. If you are interested in coordinating your travel to join her transit across Europe, please contact her at echej@lajf.org.