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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!

Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Well, look no further -- Camp Rising Sun Tote Bags are here! Not only are they stylish, but a portion of the proceeds go to help everyone's favorite camp!

Kids Night Out a Rousing Success
Over 1,100 people came out for Camp Rising Sun's annual Night Out Fundraiser. Good food, good friends, and good times, all for a REALLY good cause! Check out a few pictures from the event in our photo album.

Camp in the News!
This year, Camp was visited by WFSB (CBS Channel 3), NBC Channel 30, and the New Haven Register. All of them captured some wonderful Camp Rising Sun moments -- check them out!

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

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!