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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DiscoveryBound Outreach & A/U Ranches Youth Camp participants

From Skiing to Biking, Love Triumphs

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At a DiscoveryBound (DB) Outreach Winter Weekend in New Hampshire a few years ago, Ben and his sister, Jessica, didn’t know anyone. They had never participated in a DB event….

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A/U Ranches Seasonal staff member & NLC participant

Zemma Kitchen’s Growth

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That community of Christian Science has really helped me figure out who I am and what I want to do with my life and the person I want to be.

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A/U Ranches Family & Friends Getaway participant

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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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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