Alumni Memories
If I could give the world a single gift, it would be a young batch of dynamic spiritual thinkers and healers who are ready to take on humanity’s challenges with fresh, perceptive solutions. If I could give today’s young people a single gift, it would be the deep contentment that comes through using their distinct talents to offer inspired service to others.
MoreWhen I was a girl, my best friend would tell me all about the camp she went to each summer. It sounded like heaven on earth. But it came with a price tag that, for my family – with eight children to feed, clothe, and educate – was insurmountably out of reach. But, I was blessed. I had a friend, a best friend, who shared her camp experience with me in every way she could.
MoreIt was the summer of 2000 and my older daughter, Chelsea, was heading off for two weeks of summer camp at the A/U Ranches. I have to admit, I had mixed feelings about my eight-year-old going away for two weeks. At the end of those two weeks, though, when […]
MoreBy Allison Terry, National Alumni Board There are numerous experiences at the A/U Ranches that can change a person’s life: peaking your first 14-er, guiding your first rapid on the Arkansas River or taking the Leap of Faith at the ropes course, to name a few. Each of these experiences…
MoreBy Kate Robertson, C.S. At camp each summer we still celebrate a most cherished Cap Andrews tradition, “Alone with Your Thoughts.” As you may remember, camp activities come to a stop one evening each session, and every staff member, counselor and camper – regardless of age – takes an hour…
MoreIt’s a typical beautiful day in Southern California as Richard Colarossi, who lives with his family—wife Buff, daughter Ellison (13) and son Dean (15)—in Dove Canyon, reflects on what Adventure Unlimited has meant to him since he first attended the Ranches as a teen. Following his initial camp experience,…
More“We live in an age of Love’s divine adventure to be All-in-all.” (My. 158:9) Is there a life-changing experience you had at A/U or DiscoveryBound – one that stands out as a defining moment? If you have had a significant healing, spiritual insight, growth and gratitude in Christian Science while at…
MoreAdventure Unlimited is nearing its 60th anniversary. In anticipation of this milestone, we would love to hear your stories about Adventure Unlimited and DiscoveryBound and publish them in future issues of Zipline. We need your help! You are the history of Adventure Unlimited and we want to collect your stories…
MoreKevin P. Watters, C.S. Our dear friend, Kevin Watters, passed away this year. He was an active volunteer in the Adventure Unlimited and DiscoveryBound programs. Through the years he spent countless hours with our teens as chief cook, camp director, and retreat leader, helping further their understanding of Christian Science…
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