LAJF is taking a step towards reducing its use of fossil fuel-generated energy by introducing solar energy to the CRS Campus. This initiative is being coordinated by the LAJF Sustainability fellow, Elise De Groote ‘12, ‘13, and spearheaded by alums who are experts in the field.

“As a leader, I was trying to figure out how to make it easier for the whole community to create a sense of belonging to Camp. I think many people still think that we should be an ideal leader, ignoring that they can be their own ideal leader and that they can take advantage of their own abilities to serve their community.”

Facing the reality that it would not be safe, we have made the decision to put our efforts into delivering our mission through a series of virtual programs instead of running an in-person CRS program. Learn more about this decision and the virtual offerings we will be providing through this blog.

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.