My name is Thomas Kipouros. I am from Irakleia Serron, a small faming village in Greece. I am in 10^th grade and a student of the American Farm School of Thessaloniki, Greece. The reason why I would like to go to CRS is because I would like to meet new friends from different cultures and backgrounds and develop my English skills. Moreover, I am passionate about leadership, robotics, mathematics, science and I am excited to meet others who are too. When I come back to the American Farm School, I hope to speak about experience at CRS and in the U.S. and encourage my peers to apply to CRS. When I become successful and find a good career, I hope to help Camp Rising Sun and offer my services to those who need it.

A diverse group of 120 gifted, highly motivated young people from 25 countries participate in Camp Rising Sun: four weeks carefully designed to promote personal growth, leadership skills, service ethics, and intercultural understanding. Through experiential learning, campers try new things, plan projects, and teach and follow their peers. By taking leadership roles, each camper learns what it means to be accountable to others and true to their own leadership styles.
Selection is highly competitive and based on intellect, character, humanity, leadership potential, and individuality.

Every student selected is awarded a full scholarship to attend Camp Rising Sun located in Rhinebeck, NY, 90 miles north of New York City. Their scholarship, however, does not cover travel costs. We are committed to having campers from all over the world attend our unique program. In order for many of them to travel to New York, we ask that you consider donating to help fund their flights.