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 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

Feeling at Home, Not Homesick

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A/U Ranches is such a beautiful place, and I feel like that’s a perfect place to have these healings because it really shows how much you trust in God and

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A/U Ranches Reunioners

Video: Mountaineering Reunion Memories

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Wendy Jones, Melvin Andrews, Christopher Webb and National Alumni Board member (and Mountaineering Reunion committee chair) Holly Valentine remember what the A/U Ranches meant to them as youth campers and…

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A/U Ranches Mini Camp participant

Barton Buckner's Healing at Adult Mini Camp

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I think Christian Scientists go to A/U, and Mini Camp, because of the uplifting atmosphere that it provides.

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