A/U Ranches, Alumni

Video: Mountaineering Reunion Memories

Wendy Jones, Melvin Andrews, Christopher Webb and National Alumni Board member (and Mountaineering Reunion committee chair) Holly Valentine remember what the A/U Ranches meant to them as youth campers and how it’s lifting them up today. Watch their stories. (From Trailmarks 2022)

About The A/U Ranches

The A/U Ranches, located in Buena Vista, Colorado, are a cornerstone of Adventure Unlimited’s 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 secular community outreach program, 100 Elk, which serves diverse schools and groups.

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A/U Ranches Youth Camp participant

God's Guiding Hand on a Climb

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The day was very hard, but I felt like God was carrying me along the way. I felt like every step I was doing, something was one step ahead of

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100 Elk Outdoor Center & A/U Ranches participants

Video: Creative Collaboration

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A cherished 100 Elk Outdoor Center and A/U Ranches client, Rainbow Valley Resource Network, placed job coaches with three adults with special needs who worked at the A/U Ranches in…

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A/U Ranches Family & Adult Camp participant

Awakening to the Highest Sense of Love at Family & Adult Camp

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I realized the highest and most helpful form of love was to see others as complete, perfect children of God, instead of lacking mortals needing my sympathy.

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A/U Ranches Seasonal Staff member

Looking For Healing and Ending up With a Job at A/U Ranches

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What I like about the A/U Ranches is the spiritual community – that everyone is seeking to grow closer to God.

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