A/U Ranches
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 about offerings for participants who would like more variety or something quieter? Two always-popular a la carte options are fly…
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 for upgrades? And others seem comparatively small: Which flowers should we plant in the barrels by the Hub doors? What…
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 camp year based around this slight change of session lengths, while still enjoying camp-favorite activities! Every program offers opportunities to…
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 property and the nearby town. Campers were in the midst of a program day – riding horses, paddling on the…
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 on the river and in the mountains. Rafting On the river, Rafting Outcamp was a popular addition to our third…
Serendipity cannot be planned, yet for A/U Ranches alumni attending Adult Mini Camp, it is almost guaranteed. You make surprise connections, rekindle past friendships, and meet new friends, often becoming friends for life.
With deep gratitude for Summit Society members Heidy and John Boyman, an enthusiastic group consisting of family members, Adventure Unlimited staff and Service Weekend participants celebrated the dedication of the Boyman Center at the A/U Ranches on May 25, 2024.
Matthew Leon and Mike Kilborn, who are in charge of food operations at the A/U Ranches, have made improvements in food management and planted gardens that bring fresh vegetables to campers.
Fifteen years ago I had the privilege to be a camper in the whitewater kayaking program at Round-Up Ranch. At inspiration before our first day on the river, the counselor who was the program head shared that he always strives to approach the river with “peace and joy and power.”
For many A/U Ranches mountaineering alumni – plus those of us on the National Alumni Board (NAB) – the Mountaineering Reunion held during Mini Camp in August was a happy reconnection several years in the making.