Mini Camp
Kids aren’t the only ones who have fun at camp – adults, join us for Mini Camp! Have your own adventure in a spiritually nurturing atmosphere with horseback riding (advanced and beginner), cycling, hiking, kayaking, challenging yourself on the ropes course, or just relaxing and enjoying the views of the Rocky Mountains. And alumni, come on home again.
Full Session: August 19–25, 2024 | $1045
Half Sessions: August 19–22, 2024 OR August 22-25, 2024 | $650
Mini Camp
Mini Camp allows adults to create their own custom summer camp experience that’s as active or relaxing as you would like. We’ve got lots of activities to choose from, so every day you can do something different! You can hone your horsemanship skills the whole time, or you can ride in the morning, go for a bike ride in the afternoon, and try something new the next day. The choice is yours!
Available Activities
Horse
- Basic skills
- Trail rides
- Advanced skills (former Cowboy/Cowgirl activities)
- Gymkhana events
- Cowboy mounted shooting
Mountain
- Hiking
- Peaking 14’ers
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Rock gym
- Ropes course
Water
- Swimming (lake and pool)
- Canoeing
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Kayaking
- Fly fishing
General Camp
- Road cycling
- Archery and riflery
- Van trips to local sights
- Reading by the fireplace
- Relaxing and enjoying the mountain vistas
- Group Bible Lesson study
Be sure to check out Adult Programs 101 for the packing list (and Mini Camp road cycling planning guide) so you know what to bring to make the most of your experience at the A/U Ranches.
“[We] had a great time participating in so many activities offered in the loving, supportive atmosphere of a Christian Science community. We hiked, biked, rode horses, peaked Huron and loved the flag ceremonies each day…. It was great to reconnect with camp.”–Mini Camp participant
Adult Program Highlights
2023 Adult Programs
Adult $1,095; Youth (8-13) $935; Child (1-7) $780; Infant (0-11 mo.) $380
2024 Adult Programs
Week 2: June 30–July 6
Week 3: August 11–17 | half sessions August 11–14 and August 14–17
Cost: Adult $1,145; Youth (8-13) $985; Child (1-7) $830; Infant (0-11 mo.) $380
Half Session Cost: $725 adult; $615 youth; $520 child; $260 infant
Stay the night between weeks 1 and 2, or the night after week 2 to attend your camper’s end-of-session banquet, for $150/night
Half Sessions: August 19–22 OR August 22-25 | $650
Adult $1,170; Youth (8-13) $995; Child (1-7) $795; Infant (0-11 mo.) $380
There is now financial support for all adult and family programs through the Campership Fund!
Apply for Adult Campership
- $50/special requests
- $75 for a private room
- $100 for an apartment
- $125/person Deluxe double
- $200/person Deluxe single
- $150/person Super Deluxe double
- $225/person Super Deluxe single
The Adult Programs application is online. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, so plan accordingly. Please be prepared with the following information:
- Participant’s name, phone number and email address
- An emergency contact, complete with phone number and email address
- Payment information – either credit card or echeck
Adults 18 yrs+; all our Adult Programs are open to Christian Scientists, their adult family members and friends of all faiths. Note: Adults are also invited to attend all our Family Programs.