CRS Application Information

Instructions for Camp Rising Sun

• If you are applying from a region where we have a selection committee, you can answer the questions in your own language instead of in English. See the list of regions in which we have committees here.
• We will not evaluate your answers based on use of grammar, spelling or structure. You can write using bullet points.
• Please do not use AI (e.g. ChatGPT) to write your answers. We really want to get to know you through the application and are looking for authentic answers. It’s really hard to get a sense of applicants when answers are generic and/or AI generated, therefore your chances of being offered an interview will be lower if you use AI.
• You do not have to answer optional questions. If you do not, this will not count against you.
• Some regions have additional required questions.

Application materials:

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

1. A completed 2025 CRS application.
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.

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

Eligibility:

Applicants must be between 15 and 16 years of age during the summer of 2025 to participate, with a birth date between August 25th, 2008 and June 24th, 2010

If you fall out of the age range, please check out The Ethical Leadership Experience, our virtual program, on our website: lajf.org/apply.

Exceptions for highly mature 14-year-olds will be considered based on written recommendations to LAJF from the regional selection committee.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Program Team at programs@lajf.org. Learn more about Camp Rising Sun at: www.lajf.org/apply

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