A/U Ranches, Adults & Family Camp

Video: Conquering Fears

Adults grow at camp, too. Amy Swick conquered her fear of heights on the high ropes course during Family & Adult Camp last summer to keep up with her 5th-grader. Watch her transformation before and after her activity. (From Trailmarks 2021)

About The A/U Ranches

The A/U Ranches, located in Buena Vista, Colorado, are a cornerstone of Adventure Unlimited’s programming. The supportive and inspiring atmosphere cultivates confidence and develops moral courage for Christian Science youth, adults and families. Activities are offered year-round, including a secular community outreach program, 100 Elk, which serves diverse schools and groups.

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A/U Ranches Seasonal Staff member

Calm Replaces Fear While Caving

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After nine years participating in various mountaineering majors at the A/U Ranches, Katie had never gone caving at Youth Camp. “I’d been in a few caves before, and I just…

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A/U Ranches Family & Adult Camp participant

Young Family Camper’s Eye Healed

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Our family is so grateful for the provision of a free onsite Christian Science practitioner for all needs, and for the healing environment the A/U Ranches provides.

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A/U Ranches Youth Camp practitioner

What’s It Like to Be a Christian Science Practitioner at Youth Camp

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It was an adventure of being completely focused on that little community where God is the lawmaker, the inspiration and the sustenance for camp.

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A/U Ranches Youth Camp participant

God's Guiding Hand on a Climb

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The day was very hard, but I felt like God was carrying me along the way. I felt like every step I was doing, something was one step ahead of

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