A/U Ranches, Alumni

Video: Mountaineering Reunion Memories

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 how it’s lifting them up today. Watch their stories. (From Trailmarks 2022)

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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Liam

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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Emily & Billye

Gratitude for Family & Friends Getaway

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Thank you so much for the campership that allowed our family to go to the A/U Ranches this summer. We initially planned to send our 8-year-old son, Brooks, to Youth…

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Holly

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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Tanya, bunkhouse parent

Conquering Fears and Gaining Confidence

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I was overjoyed to see the beautiful transformation that took place in my son Jackson. He was exuding confidence, calmness, maturity, ease and a great sense of peace.

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