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Aperçu 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.

📍Emplacement

In-Person, New Bremen, NY, US🇺🇸

📅 Dates limites de candidature

  • 31 déc.

    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.

💸 Coûts et aide

  • Gratuit
  • 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.

Critères d'éligibilité

📋 Exigences générales

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).

👥 Exigences d'âge

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).

🌍 Pays éligibles

Worldwide

Processus de candidature

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.

Durée

4 weeks

Dates du programme

24 juin 2025 - 22 juil. 2025

Dates limites de candidature

  • 7 janv. — Ecuador

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 janv. — Israel, Netherlands

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 22 janv. — All other countries/regions

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 1 févr. — South Africa, Greece, Spain, USA-Nebraska, USA-Nevada, USA-DC/Maryland

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 5 févr. — USA-California

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 8 févr. — Germany

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 9 févr. — USA-New York, USA-New Jersey, USA-Connecticut

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 févr. — Greenland, Finland, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Latvia, USA-Colorado

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 23 févr. — Palestine

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 févr. — USA-Minnesota, Poland

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 2 mars — France

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 mars — South Korea

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 13 avr. — Japan

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 31 déc. — Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    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.

Durée

4 weeks

Dates du programme

28 juil. 2025 - 25 août 2025

Dates limites de candidature

  • 7 janv. — Ecuador

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 janv. — Israel, Netherlands

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 22 janv. — All other countries/regions

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 1 févr. — South Africa, Greece, Spain, USA-Nebraska, USA-Nevada, USA-DC/Maryland

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 5 févr. — USA-California

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 8 févr. — Germany

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 9 févr. — USA-New York, USA-New Jersey, USA-Connecticut

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 15 févr. — Greenland, Finland, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Latvia, USA-Colorado

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 23 févr. — Palestine

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 févr. — USA-Minnesota, Poland

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 2 mars — France

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 28 mars — South Korea

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 13 avr. — Japan

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.

  • 31 déc. — Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

    Regional deadline

    Frais de candidature: Gratuit

    Full scholarship program, no tuition fee.