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 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 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 Youth Camp participants

Seeking… and Finding

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“Oh, these vast, calm, measureless mountain days, inciting at once to work and rest. Days in whose light everything seems equally divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God.”…

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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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