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By Kim Hedge, CS Genesis 12:1-3 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) reads in part, “Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I…
MoreZipline catches up with A/U Ranches alumna Kristin Messer and three new trustees serving on the Adventure Unlimited board: Clara Germani, Steve Holser, and Tim Terry. Kristin Messer When Kristin (Morse) Messer thinks back on her years at the A/U Ranches, she sees a steady growth in confidence, strength, and…
MoreGraduating seniors in the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) marked the end of their time in the program with an impressive exit. At the annual All Class Retreat (ACR) this past January, the graduating classes celebrated the announcement of the Christian Science Monitor Passport Prize winner and 11 total Congressional…
MoreBy Claudia Navarro Last August, I found myself on a plane for the first time in many years. I have long had a fear of flying, but I was determined not to allow that fear to “inter-fear” with my adventure of attending Adult Mini Camp at the A/U Ranches. I…
MoreBy Michael Brown, President This year marks our 70th anniversary. It’s always fun to look back at the wonderful traditions, incredible people, and exceptional experiences that have played an important part in countless lives over the decades since that first, simple summer camp season in 1955. We hope you can…
MoreBy Glenn Grow, Chair, National Alumni Board It’s a question that drives a lot of us: Where are my people? For many A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound alumni, we cherish our memories and experiences from Youth Camp, family and adult programs, or DiscoveryBound events for the community they have provided us…
MoreHave you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time? This past July, adventurous adults from across the country embarked on a three-day journey across portions of the intersecting Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, and Pony Express Trails. It was an incredible opportunity to experience a unique part of our nation’s history firsthand and to better understand what it means to be a pioneer – in the literal and spiritual sense!
MoreHave you ever experienced the power of a personal connection when considering whether to try something new? How about the joy of being invited into a community and then welcomed like you were family?
MoreSerendipity cannot be planned, yet for A/U Ranches alumni attending Adult Mini Camp, it is almost guaranteed. You make surprise connections, rekindle past friendships, and meet new friends, often becoming friends for life.
MoreLiving generously is what camp is all about. In so many ways, camp opens the door (or window) to a view of life that is focused on the other, on giving. I remember during my first years on staff, this passage from Mrs. Eddy becoming my guiding focus, “…blessed is that man who seeth his brother’s need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another’s good.” (S&H 518:17-19) I loved the opportunity to serve that camp offered and continues offering today.
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