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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A/U Ranches Youth Camp participant

Video: Why Go to Camp?

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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…

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A/U Ranches Family & Friends Getaway participant

Reconnecting with Family, God and Nature

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Bernard’s granddaughter called him, exclaiming, “Papi, you have to come! I want your commitment. 100%, you are coming.” Just like that, he found himself at the A/U Ranches for Family…

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A/U Ranches Adult Mini Camp participant

Symptoms of Panic Attack Healed

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The love and care shown by all involved were God’s precious ways of caring for me as His beloved child, and I am truly grateful the fears and anxiety and

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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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