Your Stories

We cherish the stories shared by our participants. Whether told during gratitude around the fire ring at the A/U Ranches, passed along to a DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council class leader, or shared here, our participants' experiences open new windows into the endless good found in Adventure Unlimited programs, all with the support of our generous donors.

All Stories

All Stories
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Heather

Gratitude for Adventure Trip Support

This trip was amazing but it was also a great opportunity where I got to realize that I had experienced two healings, thanks to the program.

Josh

Prayer Overcomes COVID-19

The outpouring of love from the teens was humbling and healing all on its own.

Rainbow Valley Resource Network

Video: Creative Collaboration

A cherished 100 Elk Outdoor Center and A/U Ranches client, Rainbow Valley Resource Network, placed job coaches with three adults with special needs who worked at the A/U Ranches in…

Amy

Video: Conquering Fears

Adults grow at camp, too. Amy Swick conquered her fear of heights on the high ropes course during Family Camp last summer to keep up with her 5th-grader. Watch her…

Youth Camp

Video: Why Go to Camp?

An important part of kids going to camp is expanding their sense of love and kindness. Watch this story about the love for a one-eyed horse named Levi, and how…

Kenny

NLC Serves in New Orleans

Before I started the program I wasn’t responsible, I wasn’t reaching my full potential. NLC helped change that for me.

Kim

Video: Connections For Life

Kim (Sheasley) Poulos made DiscoveryBound a part of her life in Outreach chapter activities as a youth, graduated from the National Leadership Council and continued the meaningful connections she cherished…

Jesse & Rachel

Video: Being There for Each Other

Rachel Richardson and Jesse Dehnert, Compass guides for the 2021–2022 group, have brought a special set of qualities for connecting with their teens. Hear from them and three teens from…

Joe Krantz

Looking For Healing and Ending up With a Job at A/U Ranches

What I like about the A/U Ranches is the spiritual community – that everyone is seeking to grow closer to God.

Shayla

A Change of Perspective

When I was with people in my NLC group, especially a couple strong-minded students of CS, I felt a spark of interest in the religion ignite.