Adventure Unlimited is a nonprofit Christian Science organization that was founded by John “Cap” and Marianne Andrews in 1955. The organization was founded as a way to ready young men physically, mentally, and spiritually for the world they were entering as adults. It quickly expanded to include young women as well. Because of a growing interest in year-round activities, Adventure Unlimited expanded again in the 1960s to include a field program with chapters around the world that offered young Christian Scientists and their families a way to stay connected and engaged year round. This program is now called DiscoveryBound. Today Adventure Unlimited continues to offer its two distinct program areas – A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound – through which are provided a variety of activities, events, and programming.

Adventure Unlimited is the parent name for the entire organization. Its two main program areas include the A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound. The A/U Ranches, located in Buena Vista, Colorado, is a cornerstone of our programming. The supportive and inspiring atmosphere cultivates confidence and develops moral courage for Christian Science youth, adults and families. Activities are offered year-round, including a community outreach program, the 100 Elk Outdoor Center, which serves those of all faiths and economic diversity.

DiscoveryBound is one of two distinct program areas Adventure Unlimited offers. The other program area is the A/U Ranches. While all of the Adventure Unlimited programs ultimately operate under the Adventure Unlimited mission, each program area operates independently of the others. DiscoveryBound has its own staff and holds events around the country and abroad from its offices in the Greenwood Village, CO, headquarters, just outside of Denver.

DiscoveryBound is a year-round program for adults, families and friends of all faiths that provides inspiring recreational, leadership and service activities on local, regional, national, and international levels. It creates an atmosphere where individuals experience Christian Science in action. It is composed of DB Outreach, DB National Leadership Council (NLC), and DB Compass.

• DB Outreach – “reaches out” beyond camp and church to invite those of all faiths to attend local, regional and national events where participants experience Christian Science in action. It includes programming specific to adults in their 20s and 30s and to individuals age 18-23 through the Ignite program.
• DB National Leadership Council (NLC) – a four-year servant leadership program for Christian Science high school students, dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, leadership qualities, and a service approach to life.
• Compass – a one-school-year opportunity for Christian Science teens in 10th-12th grade, focused on spiritual exploration and connection with Christian Science peers.

Community Atmosphere

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
– Mark 12:30,31

At Adventure Unlimited, we strive to create a loving and inclusive healing atmosphere, grounded in Christian Science principles, that is respectful of each individual. It is each community member’s responsibility to strive for elevated thought, speech and action while upholding and supporting others through the expression of divine Love.

Code of Conduct

As an organization that serves the broader Christian Science community, Adventure Unlimited (inclusive of the A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound) expects its community members to strive to follow a code of conduct that supports an environment focused on spiritual growth and healing.

The following outlines a code of conduct to observe during a program:

1. I will strive to be spiritually centered.
2. I will strive to support and uphold others in the spirit of the Golden Rule (Matt. 7:12).
3. I will be free from the use or possession of tobacco, vape pens, marijuana, alcohol, and illegal drugs.
4. I will refrain from sharing explicit pictures, materials, and stories, as well as excessive public displays of affection and sexual activity outside of marriage.
5. I will not use offensive language.
6. I will not intimidate, harass, or foster an unsafe environment through any physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment or abuse.
7. I will not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, economic status, social group, or ethnic origin.

I understand, if I should violate the trust inherent in this Code of Conduct, I will be held accountable for my choices and actions.