A/U Ranches, 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 Levi blessed his riders, too. Plus, campers share why they went to camp last summer. (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 staff member

When I Grew the Most in Christian Science

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I loved being with the kids and giving them a space to be themselves. Walking into the cabin at the end of the program day and hearing all of their

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A/U Ranches Youth Camp, DiscoveryBound NLC & Outreach participant

Rise Up and Bike!

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On Leila’s last day of Youth Camp at the A/U Ranches, as she faced a steep drop on her mountain bike, she found an opportunity to apply all she’d been…

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A/U Ranches Youth Camp & DiscoveryBound Outreach participant

Following and Rejoicing, Without Limitation

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Lucas sees his life’s current trajectory as taking an important turn last spring at what he thought would be a “boring” camping trip. “I was going away from my games,…

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