Zipline catches up with alumni of the A/U Ranches, including the 100 Elk Outdoor Center: Lydia (Perez-Carpenter) Feldman, Sam Hopple and Karlin Krishnaswami.
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Categories: Alumni Profiles
A/U Alumni
Articles and memories from 2010 to the present
Mine Eyes Look Toward the Mountains
Categories: A/U Ranches, Adult Programs, Alumni Memories
We are getting very excited to see all of you back at the A/U Ranches this August for what is sure to be the ultimate reunion. Whether you were on staff as a guide or a camper that majored in mountaineering like me, or someone who came to enjoy hiking as an adult, this is an event not to miss. The mountains are calling. Will you answer?
Read MoreMountaineering Memories: Hap Holly
Categories: Adult Programs, Alumni Memories
I scaled my first mountain at A/U’s College Stampede. Those not wishing to ascend Collegiate peaks such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, or Princeton, were given the option to go on so-called cake walks to Harvard Lakes or Brown’s cabin. I reluctantly signed up the night before the climb to abuse my big, fine body climbing Mt. Elbert, Colorado’s highest peak.
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Categories: Alumni Profiles
Zipline catches up with alumni of A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound (formerly A/U chapters) programs: Justin Froese, Kate Rott and David Nutter Summerfield.
Read MoreAlumni Board Report: Mountaineering Reunion and More
Categories: Alumni Memories, Get Involved
We serve alumni to make sure the inspiration, fellowship and life lessons from DiscoveryBound and A/U Ranches programs never fade, regardless of where you live or even how long it’s been since you’ve been involved.
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Categories: Alumni Profiles
Zipline catches up with the newest members of the National Alumni Board: Jennifer Dale, Karen Ostler, Rodger Sheehan, Leslie Welles and Joy Anderson.
Read MoreShifting from Getting to Giving
Categories: A/U Ranches, Alumni Memories
Four summers ago, I was a CIT (counselor-in-training) at the A/U Ranches. After attending Youth Camp since I was seven years old, I was pretty excited to continue going to camp, in a new role. I started off strong, ready to tackle this new job and have fun at my favorite place on earth. But throughout the summer, challenges arose that I wasn’t ready for.
Read MoreDenver Alumni Meet Up in the Beautiful Outdoors
Categories: Alumni Memories, Get Involved
“The inspiration for the Denver area alumni event came from the organization’s focus on living generously,” says National Alumni Board member Jennifer Franklin. “And, with my work on the NAB’s Program Outreach committee, I’m committed to being in touch with alumni in the area to give them a sense of belonging with the organization, whether or not they are still practicing Christian Science.”
Read MoreA Turning Point at Camp
Categories: Alumni Memories
When I went off to college right out of high school, I was pretty naive about the world. I’d grown up in a large family and we all attended a Christian Science Sunday School. Looking back, I don’t think I had a very clear idea of God or what my relationship was to Him/Her.
Read MoreWhere Are They Now? Alumni Profiles
Categories: Alumni Profiles
Zipline catches up with alumni of the A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound: Rob Boucher, Emily Ellet and David Fletcher.
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