Yee-haw! Our camp's Wild West theme truly came to life with these pint-sized cowboy bandits! This mischievous posse perfectly captures the unbridled fun and infectious joy of camp and is a testament to the sheer fun and excitement they found
Anglers unite in the beautiful mountains of Utah to participate in our annual Catch a Cure Fishing Tournament. This one of our biggest fundraising events for the year and this one was particularly special! We celebrated 25 years of this
In our annual winter newsletter, we celebrated with a mighty DINO ROAR all the fun and friendship we had and felt at camp. Sending this out to donors, families and volunteers, our goal is to keep them informed about our
The beach becomes a studio for an inspiring moment of camp yoga. Surrounded by the lake and sky, one of our campers, with the help of two dedicated volunteer staff, rises to perform the Tree Pose. This photo is a vibrant
Dressed in his essential Wild West gear—a cowboy hat that never left his head all week—our youngest, first-time camper is all concentration by the lake. This little buckaroo was ready for adventure from sun-up to sun-down, proving that the spirit
Based on the hit TV show The Masked Singer, Camp Happy Days Presents The Masked Counselor. Eight Masked counselors (volunteers and CHD staff) stepped up to the mic and belted out a number of hit songs in series of pre
Our Game Night theme this summer was a winning strategy for fun, friendship, and unforgettable play! Inspired by the camaraderie of classic board games, our t-shirt design captures the spirit of putting pieces together—not just on the game board,
Created in honor of Smile-A-Mile’s 40th Anniversary, this powerful video weaves together stories from the past and present to celebrate four decades of impact. Featuring six individuals who are now adults—and who were each supported by Smile-A-Mile during their childhood
CAMP KEMO 2025 summer theme was the Land of Oz. We were able to bring in imagery from both the Wizard of Oz and Wicked. We tied the theme in with decorations, t-shirt designs, movie night, color war, talent show,
At Camp Ta-Kum-Ta's summer camp on a rainy day, an older camper’s voice carried a story to a younger friend. Both have faced cancer, yet in that tender moment it was only about comfort, hope, and the healing power of
Tipping the Hat is a tradtion that celebrates our thanks and apperciation for others while at camp. This video incapsulates the fun times we have as well as the moments that mean the most to us.
Camp Rising Sun publishes two newsletters each year. These newsletters are sent to our entire CRS family -- camper families, volunteers, donors and supporters. Each newsletter contains recent highlights from CRS (in this case, our Mini-Camp Weekend which was held














