Your Stories

We cherish the stories shared by our participants. Whether told during gratitude around the fire ring at the A/U Ranches, passed along to a DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council class leader, or shared here, our participants' experiences open new windows into the endless good found in Adventure Unlimited programs, all with the support of our generous donors.

All Stories

All Stories
A/U Ranches
DiscoveryBound
100 Elk

A/U Ranches participant

Zemma Kitchen’s Growth

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.

Mini Camp participant

Barton Buckner's Healing at Adult Mini Camp

I think Christian Scientists go to A/U, and Mini Camp, because of the uplifting atmosphere that it provides.

100 Elk parents and teachers

100 Elk: Kids Choosing to Grow

What I loved most about my kid’s experience here was that the counselors all work through positive reinforcement and it really gives kids the comfort and the courage to step outside of their comfort zone and try new things.

DiscoveryBound Outreach participant

A Covered Wagon Adventure!

The atmosphere was great because it was very harmonious, very supportive, happy, inspirational, and fun.

National Leadership Council parents and mentors

What Has NLC Done for My Teen?

You can tell that these kids are being prepared for great things, not only to be leaders in their communities and in their workplaces, and in their universities and colleges, but to really be leaders in the Christian Science movement.

Sky Valley camper

Omnipresent Truth heals at camp

I got back from rafting, and my back was hurt…. I decided to know that I am the reflection of God, so tomorrow I am going to see spiritual reflection….

DiscoveryBound Winter Weekend participant

Child's Healing During Winter Weekend

One of my favorite moments was when our daughter actively participated in the [Christian Science practitioner] talk Saturday morning.

DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council participant

I Noticed It as a Message From God

I want to thank donors for helping me get to my NLC trip this year. It has been so amazing and I have learned many things, not just in Christian Science, but also in my relationships with others.

A/U Ranches participants

A Generational Journey at Camp

I love having my children have access to A/U, it’s made such a profound difference in both of their lives

Family Camp guest

A Healing Peak Climb during Family Camp

I knew just being here with the support of the practitioner and in a loving environment that there was no way that I couldn’t get through any challenge.