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Resumen de Camp Rising Sun

Camp Rising Sun is a four-week in-person summer program in upstate New York for high school students from around the world. It focuses on fostering leadership, self-discovery, and global understanding through shared experiences and challenges. Campers engage in activities like Teamworks, discussions on global issues, and outdoor adventures, all while living in a diverse community built on trust and respect. The program emphasizes servant leadership and encourages campers to step outside their comfort zones and make a positive impact.

📍Ubicación

In-Person, New Bremen, NY, US🇺🇸

📅 Fechas límite de solicitud

  • 31 dic

    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. Alternatively, campers can make their own arrangements to arrive at the meeting point in New York City on the first day of camp.

💸 Costos y ayuda

  • Gratis
  • Camp Rising Sun is a full scholarship program, meaning admitted campers pay no tuition. Need-based financial assistance for travel costs may be available, though funds are limited. Families are asked to consider a voluntary contribution based on their financial position.

Requisitos de elegibilidad

📋 Requisitos generales

Applicants must be able to speak English fluently to understand safety instructions and maximize program benefits. Accepted applicants need to complete a full medical evaluation and provide proof of vaccination, including for COVID-19 (exemptions granted).

👥 Requisitos de edad

Applicants must be at least 15 years old when their camp session starts and cannot have turned 17 by the end of their camp session (date of birth between August 25th, 2008 and June 24th, 2010).

🌍 Países elegibles

Worldwide

Proceso de solicitud

Applications open on November 27th, 2024. The process includes submitting a completed application and one reference from a non-family adult (teacher, counselor, coach, etc.). Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Admissions decisions are sent out starting in March, with registration required within a week of admission. International campers will need a valid passport and visa if applicable.

📅 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. Alternatively, campers can make their own arrangements to arrive at the meeting point in New York City on the first day of camp.

Duración

4 weeks

Fechas del programa

24 jun 2025 - 22 jul 2025

Fechas límite de solicitud

  • 7 eneEcuador

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 eneIsrael, Netherlands

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 22 eneAll other countries/regions

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 1 febSouth Africa, Greece, Spain, USA-Nebraska, USA-Nevada, USA-DC/Maryland

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 5 febUSA-California

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 8 febGermany

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 9 febUSA-New York, USA-New Jersey, USA-Connecticut

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 febGreenland, Finland, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Latvia, USA-Colorado

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 23 febPalestine

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 febUSA-Minnesota, Poland

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 2 marFrance

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 marSouth Korea

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 13 abrJapan

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 31 dicUzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

📅 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. Alternatively, campers can make their own arrangements to arrive at the meeting point in New York City on the first day of camp.

Duración

4 weeks

Fechas del programa

28 jul 2025 - 25 ago 2025

Fechas límite de solicitud

  • 7 eneEcuador

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 eneIsrael, Netherlands

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 22 eneAll other countries/regions

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 1 febSouth Africa, Greece, Spain, USA-Nebraska, USA-Nevada, USA-DC/Maryland

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 5 febUSA-California

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 8 febGermany

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 9 febUSA-New York, USA-New Jersey, USA-Connecticut

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 febGreenland, Finland, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Latvia, USA-Colorado

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 23 febPalestine

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 febUSA-Minnesota, Poland

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 2 marFrance

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 marSouth Korea

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 13 abrJapan

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 31 dicUzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

    Regional deadline

    Tarifa de solicitud: Gratis

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.