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WE HAVE A PROGRAM FOR YOU!

Adventure Unlimited provides enriching activities for Christian Scientists of all ages and their families and friends of all faiths. Our programs serve each individual as a child of God, supporting their spiritual growth and healing. In fact, the practical and effective application of Christian Science is as much a part of our mission today as it was when John "Cap" and Marianne Andrews founded Adventure Unlimited in 1955.

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Opening Windows to God

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Whether it’s at the A/U Ranches and its 100 Elk Outdoor Center or in DiscoveryBound Outreach, National Leadership Council, and Compass programs, our vision is for life-changing spiritual growth through joyful adventures in an environment where Christian Science is lived.

2026 METAPHYSICAL THEME

Beside the still waters

– Ps. 23:2
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Life-Changing Experiences for All Ages

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Youth
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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 how much God can do.

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A/U Ranches Youth Camp participant
Experience the A/U Ranches

Youth Camp For 2nd- to 12th-graders

Outdoor adventures that give children practical and exciting ways to rely on God

Adults & Family
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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 Family & Adult Camp participant
A/U Ranches Family & Adult Camp

Experiences for all ages and abilities

Summer camp activities to in-depth Bible exploration to inspiring Christmas celebrations

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Programs for All Ages

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Outreach Events
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A Structure of Truth and Love

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As the chair of our local chapter, I am truly grateful for the uplifting, all-embracing, ever-supportive ‘structure of Truth and Love’ that DB Outreach provides for its chapter volunteers and the communities we serve.

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Kelly
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Connection beyond camp and church

Dynamic, loving, inspiring, and inclusive activities from a few hours long to a whole weekend

National Leadership Council
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An NLC Mentor's Experience

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As a former mentor, I know up close the value of the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council. I wish EVERY young person in the world could be blessed with participation in this program.

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Susan
the value of serving others

Fostering spiritual growth and leadership skills

A four-year program for high school teens with a ​​Bible-based curriculum, monthly calls, and summer trips

Compass Programs
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Gratitude for Compass Community

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I’m super grateful for a great group of Compass kids who are deep thinkers, have fun personalities and are nice people.

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connecting with your peers

Spiritual exploration and connection

A one-year program for 10th- to 12th-grade Christian Scientists to explore their spiritual compass and connect with peers

Upcoming

Events

Adventure UnlimitedDiscoveryBoundOutreach
 Dec 17, 2025 Feb 9 - May 18

DB Adult: Beyond the Screen: Exploring “The Chosen” Together (Virtual)

A 4-Month Virtual viewing and conversation about Season 1 of “The Chosen”

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DiscoveryBoundLocal ChaptersOutreach
 Jan 7, 2026 Feb 13 - Feb 15

DB Local: DC/MD/ VA Annual Ski Trip for grades 5-12

SuperNova (serving DC/MD. VA) What:  Annual Ski Trip Details to follow soon! Who:  Grades 5-12 When:  February 13-15, 2026 Where:  Bryce Resort, Bayse, VA Questions:  Lissa Murphy at murphylissa@hotmail.com

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A/U RanchesAdventure Unlimited
 Feb 11, 2026 Feb 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A/U Ranches on the Road: Elsah

Do you want a fun and meaningful summer experience? Need an internship for your major? Come talk with Matthew, Sky Valley Camp Director, about opportunities for working at the A/U Ranches this summer! 

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Recent

News

Nov 5, 2025 Feb 14 @ 1:22 am

New Adult Workshops, New Inspiration

When you picture camp activities at the A/U Ranches, you likely see horseback riding, whitewater rafting, peaking mountains, and other high-adventure pursuits. And we love all of these! But what…

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Nov 5, 2025 Feb 14 @ 1:22 am

Demonstrations Every Day at Camp

By Aaron & K.C. Morris, Ranch Co-directors Daily decisions punctuate our work at camp. Some decisions feel large: What programs should we offer? Which building is next on the list…

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Nov 5, 2025 Feb 14 @ 1:22 am

Changes Ahead at the A/U Ranches in 2026

For 2026, we’re asking, how can we offer the greatest good to the greatest number of people? It’s led to some summer schedule adjustments:  We look forward to a new…

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Our Impact

A/U Ranches

$265K+

for camperships in 2024

Served

6,019

program participants in 2024

DiscoveryBound

$131K+

for scholarships in 2024

Blessed by

369

volunteers last year

Supporting Our Work

Our Partners

Thanks to the generous support of these vital supporters:

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