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Mini-Camp Weekend!
Mini-Camp Weekend was tons of fun! We took an all-camp trip to CoCo Key indoor water park, and thanks to the unseasonably warm weather, we were able to get some outdoor time, too -- check out some pictures. Already looking forward to this summer!

Save the Date -- Wednesday, July 18, 2012
That's the night of the Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation's biggest fundraiser -- our Annual Night Out. We'll be back at the Owenego Inn in Branford for dinner, live music, raffles, and much, much more. Check out the event poster or beat the rush and buy your tickets today!

Join Our Mailing List!
We're putting together an email list so we can send out periodic updates -- upcoming fundraisers, event announcements, that sort of thing. We promise not to fill up your inbox! Click here to join!

Camp Week was Cruise-Tastic!
Camp Rising Sun campers enjoyed a full-featured Caribbean Cruise -- without ever leaving Connecticut. You can see for yourself in our photo album!

Who We Are

Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation
The Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation was formed to provide long-term financial support and stability to the American Cancer Society's Camp Rising Sun through Annual Fundraising. We are pleased to support the campers, families, and program of Camp Rising Sun.

Although the long-term goal of the Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation is to ensure that all children in the future will have the opportunity to attend camp free of charge, the Foundation currently supports Camp Risng Sun in many ways, including:

• Providing $70,000 in direct support
• Supplying CRS staff with three laptops, software, printers, and other accessories
• Purchasing Camp Rising Sun sweatshirts for campers
• Constructing a stage at Camp Jewell's waterfront
• Sponsoring the welcome reception at Staff Training
• Funding "True to Life" presentation at Staff Training

This website is owned and operated by the Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation

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!