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 Family & Adult Camp participant

Awakening to the Highest Sense of Love at Family & Adult Camp

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I realized the highest and most helpful form of love was to see others as complete, perfect children of God, instead of lacking mortals needing my sympathy.

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A/U Ranches Family & Adult Camp participant

A Kind of Grounding

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It meant a lot to know there was that kind of grounding with the guide – that in the midst of rapids, describing the scenery, keeping us safe, she had

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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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100 Elk Outdoor Center & A/U Ranches participants

Video: Creative Collaboration

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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…

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