The Louis August Jonas Foundation

• Applications open at the end of November.

• Attend an information session (optional).

• Submit your complete application.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Applicants who are selected for the interview phase will be invited to an interview.

• Prepare for your interview, relax and be ready to talk about yourself, your passions and why you are interested in attending The Ethical Leadership Experience.

• LAJF will send admissions decisions on a rolling basis.

TELE has a rolling admissions process. We review, interview and admit candidates as we receive applications. Deadlines for the 2025 season will be updated soon.

You should be 15 years - 18 years old at the start of the program.

You must be available for the full two-week online session.

You must be able to speak English in order to make the most of the program.

You will have to submit the following materials by the application deadline for your region.

1) Application forms:

1.1) A completed 2025 CRS and TELE Application.

1.2) A completed The Ethical Leadership Experience 2025: Part 2, which includes short answer questions and a mini-project. To fill out Part 2, you have to fill out Part 1. You will need your LAJF Applicant ID, which you will be assigned when you fill out Part 1.

2) One (1) reference. This reference should be an adult who knows you well (teacher, guidance counselor, principal, a coach, club leader, religious adviser, or scoutmaster, etc.) References must be adults who are not members of your family. Once you have filled out Part 1, share this link with your reference so that they can submit it: https://www.lajf.org/crs-camper-reference

The references are due by the application deadline.

Session 1: July 2025 (dates TBD)

Session 2: August 2025 (dates TBD)

You can only attend one of the two sessions, they are largely the same, the only thing that changes are the participants!

The fee for the Ethical Leadership Experience will be announced shortly. We offer generous scholarships (partial and full) and no selected candidate will be turned away for financial reasons.

• 2025 applications will open late November 2024.

• Submit Part 1 of the application.

• Attend an information session (optional).

• Submit your complete application by the deadline for your region. (See deadline section below.)

• Applicants selected for the interview phase will be invited to an interview by the selection committee of their region. Expect this invitation between January 15th and March 1st.

• Prepare for your interview, relax, and be ready to talk about yourself, your passions, and why you are interested in attending Camp Rising Sun.

• Interviews will take place between January and March. Specific dates will depend on our selection committee.

• LAJF will send out admissions decisions (admitted, waitlisted, rejected) in March. The exact date depends on where you are applying from.

• We will host an admitted students and families information session (date TBD) with recent campers and their families.

• If you are admitted, you must register to confirm your place within a week of being admitted.

• We will accept candidates from the waitlist starting in April.

• Your selection committee will be available to offer you support before and after the program.

CRS applications will open late November 2024. Sign up to be notified here: https://camprisingsun.wufoo.com/forms/crs-tele-2025-application-notification/

Deadlines vary by region. These dates will be updated for the 2025 season application.

Please follow the instructions you received from the Camp Rising Sun representative in your area or contact the Foundation staff at apply@lajf.org for deadline information if you are in doubt.

*We plan to work closely with selectors in these regions regarding needs that may come up throughout the application cycle, including changes to deadlines.

You can apply from anywhere in the world.

You should be at least 15 years old when your camp session starts and you cannot have turned 17 by the end of your camp session.

You must be available for the whole four-week in-person session.

You must be able to speak English. English is essential for understanding safety instructions and for maximizing the benefits of the CRS experience.

Children or grandchildren of any previous Camp Rising Sun alumni interested in participating in CRS must apply as legacy campers. Please follow this link.

Accepted applicants must complete a full medical (physical and mental health) evaluation prior to arrival and provide proof of vaccination, including being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted.

You will have to submit the following materials by the application deadline for your region.

1) Application forms:

1.1) A completed 2025 CRS and TELE Application Part 1.

1.2) A completed Camp Rising Sun Camper Application 2025: Part 2, which includes short answer questions and a mini-project. To fill out Part 2, you have to fill out Part 1. You will need your LAJF Applicant ID, which you will be assigned when you fill out Part 1.

2) One (1) reference. This reference should be an adult who knows you well (teacher, guidance counselor, principal, a coach, club leader, religious adviser, or scoutmaster, etc.) References must be adults who are not members of your family. Once you have filled out Part 1, share this link with your reference so that they can submit it: https://www.lajf.org/crs-camper-reference

The references are due by the application deadline for your region.

Campers of all gender identities are welcome and encouraged to submit an application for whichever session would be most comfortable for them to attend.

Please note campers are expected to stay with an LAJF provided host family one to two days before camp starts and one or two days after camp ends. You can also make your own arrangements to arrive at the meeting point in New York City on the first day of camp.

Boys and Non-Binary Session: June 24 - July 22nd, 2025.

Girls and Non-Binary Session: July 28th - August 25th, 2025

Camp Rising Sun is a full scholarship program. Admitted campers pay no tuition to attend our program. When families or local alumni associations cannot afford travel costs to and from camp, LAJF has some funds to provide need-based financial assistance to cover travel costs. These funds are limited.