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New Adult Workshops, New Inspiration
When you picture camp activities at the A/U Ranches, you likely see horseback riding, whitewater rafting, peaking mountains, and other high-adventure pursuits. And we love all of these! But what…
Demonstrations Every Day at Camp
By Aaron & K.C. Morris, Ranch Co-directors Daily decisions punctuate our work at camp. Some decisions feel large: What programs should we offer? Which building is next on the list…
Changes Ahead at the A/U Ranches in 2026
For 2026, we’re asking, how can we offer the greatest good to the greatest number of people? It’s led to some summer schedule adjustments: We look forward to a new…
Safe During a Wildfire
The call came just after lunchtime: There was a growing wildfire about 6 miles north of camp. Dry conditions and strong winds meant a fire could move quickly, endangering camp’s…
New Round-Up Program Adventures
Planning for summer Youth Camp always includes discussions about what new program offerings might be a hit with campers. This year, Round-Up (high school) campers enthusiastically jumped into new challenges…
The Power of Staff Ownership at 100 Elk
Last year, we encouraged the 100 Elk Outdoor Center staff to take more ownership of the programming we provide to schools – to apply their own skills and to grow…
Growth Spiritward
By Michael Brown, President As I travel around the country and talk with individuals and partner organizations about our work at Adventure Unlimited, conversations inevitably turn to the idea of…
The Lasting Impact for National Leadership Council Alumni
From the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) NLC alumni share a heartfelt message to teens about what the program meant to them as teenagers and how it continues to impact…
From the NAB: Planning the 75th Reunion
By Glenn Grow, Chair, National Alumni Board Imagine life back in 1955. “Rock Around the Clock” was the number one hit. Elvis Presley signed with RCA Records. The Mickey Mouse…
The Practitioner Corner: Triumph Over the Mountains and through Childbirth
By Ali Ziesler, C.S. I was raised in Christian Science, attending Sunday School regularly and using Christian Science in my daily life for healing, uplift, and instruction. Still, it was…