Youth Programs

From the NAB: Where are Your People?

Apr 4, 2025 Comments Off on From the NAB: Where are Your People?
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

By 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…

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What I Brought Home from Camp: The Practice of Christian Science

Oct 14, 2021 Comments Off on What I Brought Home from Camp: The Practice of Christian Science
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

I thought back to my experience as a camper and realized that time I spent at the A/U Ranches had a huge impact on my perception of Christian Science. I had realized there were so many young Christian Scientists like me who came to camp to experience what it was like to be surrounded by other like-minded people. 

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Fall 2021: Get Involved

Oct 14, 2021 Comments Off on Fall 2021: Get Involved
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

What’s ahead? Christmas Camp, DiscoveryBound Outreach events for everyone, and a powerful opportunity to support our adventures on #GivingTuesday (November 30).

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Program Updates: Youth Camp, DB NLC Summer Trips, DB Outreach National Event and more

Jul 15, 2021 Comments Off on Program Updates: Youth Camp, DB NLC Summer Trips, DB Outreach National Event and more
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

Wondering how Adventure Unlimited’s programs are running now that restrictions and regulations are lighter? Here are a few updates.

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Summer Program Updates: What to Expect

Apr 27, 2021 Comments Off on Summer Program Updates: What to Expect
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

Wondering how Adventure Unlimited’s summer and fall programming is being affected by current regulations? Here’s a quick look at what we’re planning right now.

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Spring 2021: Get Involved

Apr 27, 2021 Comments Off on Spring 2021: Get Involved
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

We invite you to join us for Youth Camp, DiscoveryBound virtual and in-person events, Adventure Unlimited’s Virtual Fundraiser, and more.

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A/U Ranches Summer Update

Jan 20, 2021 Comments Off on A/U Ranches Summer Update
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

Regardless of changes made to the structure of residential Youth Camp, what’s most important about camp will stay the same – growing closer to God, spending time with friends and participating in awesome activities.

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100 Elk Continues to Give and Grow in the Fall

Jan 20, 2021 Comments Off on 100 Elk Continues to Give and Grow in the Fall
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

Our passion for working with kids was reinvigorated by our unique summer, and those of us whose lives had been upended by the pandemic found jobs and housing at the A/U Ranches and beyond.

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100 Elk Summer Day Camp Meets the Need for Leadville Families

Oct 30, 2020 Comments Off on 100 Elk Summer Day Camp Meets the Need for Leadville Families
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

What looked like daunting times for Leadville/Lake County families beginning in March 2020 was made easier by the love and joy of those who serve others at 100 Elk. Quickly springing into gear, the 100 Elk staff created a summer adventure day camp and reached out to us at the Lake County Department of Human Services, asking, “What would it take to bring kids to this program?”

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Living Generously at the A/U Ranches

Apr 2, 2018 Comments Off on Living Generously at the A/U Ranches
Jul 12 @ 3:40 pm

Living 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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