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Adults, Teens Hear from Industry CS Professionals in LA with DB Outreach
The joy of feeling inspired and connecting with peers in the Christian Science community during the DiscoveryBound Outreach trip to Los Angeles over Labor Day weekend was echoed by participants and chaperones alike.
Alumni Board Report: Mountaineering Reunion and More
We serve alumni to make sure the inspiration, fellowship and life lessons from DiscoveryBound and A/U Ranches programs never fade, regardless of where you live or even how long it’s been since you’ve been involved.
Your A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound Winter Lineup
Alumni: Take a step forward in your spiritual growth as a DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council class leader, book your event at the A/U Ranches, make a #GivingTuesday gift and more this fall and winter.
Alumni Profiles: Where Are They Now?
Zipline catches up with the newest members of the National Alumni Board: Jennifer Dale, Karen Ostler, Rodger Sheehan, Leslie Welles and Joy Anderson.
Summer Forestry Internship Benefits Entire A/U Ranches Community
This summer, I did an internship as the forestry program head with the A/U Ranches. One of the requirements of my degree, a Master of Environmental Management from Western Colorado University, requires that graduate students actually “get something done” and assist with a project that benefits an organization working towards improving environmental health. Over the summer, this is exactly what I got to do at the A/U Ranches!
Shifting from Getting to Giving
Four summers ago, I was a CIT (counselor-in-training) at the A/U Ranches. After attending Youth Camp since I was seven years old, I was pretty excited to continue going to camp, in a new role. I started off strong, ready to tackle this new job and have fun at my favorite place on earth. But throughout the summer, challenges arose that I wasn’t ready for.
Meet the 2019-2020 Compass Guides
Watch this video of new guides Katie Duntley and Henry Busch sharing about themselves and what they’re looking forward to in the coming Compass year.
Campaign Reaches 98% of $16.5 Million Goal
Investments in the future of Adventure Unlimited through its Bridges to the Future Campaign have now reached 98% of the $16.5 million goal. In particular, progress has been made in two areas at the A/U Ranches and in DiscoveryBound.
Late Summer/Fall is a Great Time to Get Involved
We wouldn’t be who we are without our alumni getting involved! Check out these opportunities over the next few months to stay connected with your DiscoveryBound and A/U Ranches family.
New College Scholarship for DB NLC Grads
An NLC Graduate Award has been made available to all DiscoveryBound (DB) National Leadership Council (NLC) graduates “in good standing” to the school of their choice for the 2019-2020 school year.