creating a better world tomorrow by inspiring young leaders today

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THE LOUIS AUGUST JONAS THE LOUIS AUGUST JONAS FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION

• LAJF is a publically supported nonprofit organization founded in 1930 to sponsor and operate Camp Rising Sun

• There are Alumni networks in 95 countries and numbering over 4,000

CAMP RISING SUNCAMP RISING SUN

• Located in Rhinebeck, New York (100 miles north of Manhattan)

• Experiential Leadership Program

• Full scholarship• Interested and

interestingstudents (ages 14-16)

DEFINING OUR GOALSDEFINING OUR GOALS

• Foster an appreciation of diversity and friendship across boundaries of color, religion, gender, culture and nationality.

• Expand intellectual, artistic and cultural horizons.

• Develop servant leadership that supports and motivates others.

• Foster compassion for, and service to, others as essential to character.

WORLDWIDE SELECTIONWORLDWIDE SELECTION

Each summer Camp welcomes 60 outstanding teenagers from more than 25 countries and 10 USA States.

A TYPICAL DAY AT A TYPICAL DAY AT CRSCRS

INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS

Each day Campers may join any one of a variety of presentations or workshops offered by staff, visiting alumni, guests, or other campers.

PROJECTSPROJECTS

to the community for succeeding generations.

Campers work in self-chosen, peer-led groups on construction and other projects designed to add benefit

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED AND PRACTICEDDEVELOPED AND PRACTICED

ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONARTISTIC EXPRESSION

•Music•Drama•Visual Arts•Performing Arts•Field Trips

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCESEXPERIENCES

Outdoor activities include hiking and camping trips

Swimming, Canoeing, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball and other sports

TEAM WORKTo foster the feeling of ownership, and to give another opportunity for peer leadership, campers take responsibility for maintaining their living and learning spaces.

UNSTRUCTURED TIMESeveral hours are available each day during which campers may choose to follow their own interests - participate in a variety of sports, practice yoga, continue Instructions or projects, cool-off in the pool, or continue small group discussions.

DAILY LIVING AT CLINTON

DAILY LIVING AT RED HOOK

FAMILY WEEKEND

SELECTION PROCESS

What we are looking for:

LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL CHARACTER INDIVIDUALITY INTELLECT LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE CARING ABOUT OTHERS

OUR HISTORY SHOWS THAT BY THE END OF THE SUMMER

Students will:•Experience intellectual and personal growth •Leave with a commitment to the value of diversity

•Develop leadership skills and appreciate different approaches to problem solving

•Understand that being sensitive and responsive to the needs of others will make them more effective leaders

OUR GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

Over 4,000 Alumni in 95 Countries

Worldwide Community

Lifetime connection

Alumni Associations

Special Events

2010 World ReunionBerlin, Germany

LASTING FRIENDSHIPS

Q&AQ&A“Others see the child of today.  We see a leader of tomorrow.”

- Philosophy of Founder,

George E. Jonas