A/U Ranches
Zipline catches up with alumni of DiscoveryBound and the A/U Ranches: Emily Martin, Rob and Nadine Terrell, and Tim Steckler.
Last spring, due to regulations, the A/U Ranches was cleaned up by a dedicated band of local volunteers. But this year, thanks to changes in Colorado’s regulations, we were able to include participants from all over the country, with some light distancing restrictions still in place.
Wondering how Adventure Unlimited’s summer and fall programming is being affected by current regulations? Here’s a quick look at what we’re planning right now.
We invite you to join us for Youth Camp, DiscoveryBound virtual and in-person events, Adventure Unlimited’s Virtual Fundraiser, and more.
Have you ever taken a trip, and although you expected it to be fun, it actually changed the trajectory of your life? This happened for my aunt, Anabeth Cox. In this interview, Aunt A.B. (my name for her) shares how her first visit to the A/U Ranches in the summer of 1990 changed her life, not to mention her engagement with the organization.
Zipline catches up with alumni of the A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound: Bill and Jill Morse, Niklas Peschke and Lyssa Winslow.
It was on horseback at Chico Basin and at the A/U Ranches that I had some of my most formative moments – learning that through hard work, trustworthiness, prayer and reliance on God, I could make a positive difference in the world.
If you only heard one thing about forests over the last few years, it’s likely this: We should be planting millions of trees to slow climate change. With this in mind, you might be wondering why the A/U Ranches is planning to cut down more than half of its trees, on over half of its forested land.
My fellow graduates and I exchanged looks of joy and surprise, and it didn’t take long for the bittersweet mixture of gratitude and nostalgia to bring tears to some of us.
Regardless of changes made to the structure of residential Youth Camp, what’s most important about camp will stay the same – growing closer to God, spending time with friends and participating in awesome activities.