The Latest CRS Scoop

9th Annual Kids Night Out
Kids Night Out is Camp Rising Sun's biggest annual fundraiser. Food, fun, friends, and a chance to show your support for CRS -- come check it out!

Our Summer Newsletter Is Here!
Read the latest and greatest about Camp Rising Sun in our Summer newsletter.

Our New Radio Ad
Bob Kaufman (yes, that Bob) has generously donated a radio advertisement for Camp Rising Sun -- give it a listen!

Mini-Camp Weekend was AWESOME!
Mini-Camp Weekend was, without a doubt, a success of Olympic proportions. We had a full house of great campers and staff, and we definitely hit the jackpot with the weather. Check out all the action in the photo album!

Fundraisers and Events
2010 looks to be full of Camp Rising Sun events -- take a look at our Current Events for more details.

Who We Are

Camp Rising Sun Mission Statement
Camp Rising Sun exists so that all who come can have fun, improve familiar skills, learn new skills and develop self-confidence by joining in camp activities in a secure positive place.

Camp Rising Sun is a camp for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Children ages 5 - 17 attend camp free of charge. Our 'Senior Campers' (17-year-olds) can apply to be part of our "Leader in Training" program. Run by Carol Anne Lang, the LIT program is designed to give campers who may want to come back as counselors an opportunity to take on more responsibility, help with younger campers, plan activities, and participate in a special Winter LIT Trip.

Camp is staffed by volunteer counselors who give a week of their time, love and energy. We have a pediatric oncologist and three nurses on campus 24-hours a day to tend to medical needs.

Camp Rising Sun started with 8 children in its first year and has grown to over 100 campers. 2008 marked our 25th anniversary!

Check out our informational video on YouTube.com!

Situated on the shores of Triangle Lake in the northwest hills of Connecticut, Camp Jewell YMCA offers:

• Modern, heated cabins with fireplaces, carpeting and lounges
• 500 beautiful wooded acres
• Waterfront with sandy beach
• Playing fields, basketball and tennis courts
• ROPES course
• An infirmary
• Well lit ampitheater for performances, dances and ceremonies
• An arts and crafts studio
• Working farm

Children participate at their own level and take part in all activities under careful, qualified supervision.

Click here to visit the Camp Jewell YMCA website and for more information on the facility!

We are pleased to announce that our camp is an accredited camp of the American Camping Association. Click here for more info!