Zipline Alumni News

With Adventure Unlimited’s Bridges to the Future Campaign ending on January 31, 2020, the word is out: Alumni can help us get to the finish line!

The joy of feeling inspired and connecting with peers in the Christian Science community during the DiscoveryBound Outreach trip to Los Angeles over Labor Day weekend was echoed by participants and chaperones alike.

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.

Alumni: Take a step forward in your spiritual growth as a DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council class leader, book your event at the A/U Ranches, make a #GivingTuesday gift and more this fall and winter.

Zipline catches up with the newest members of the National Alumni Board: Jennifer Dale, Karen Ostler, Rodger Sheehan, Leslie Welles and Joy Anderson.

This summer, I did an internship as the forestry program head with the A/U Ranches. One of the requirements of my degree, a Master of Environmental Management from Western Colorado University, requires that graduate students actually “get something done” and assist with a project that benefits an organization working towards improving environmental health. Over the summer, this is exactly what I got to do at the A/U Ranches!

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.

Watch this video of new guides Katie Duntley and Henry Busch sharing about themselves and what they’re looking forward to in the coming Compass year.

Investments in the future of Adventure Unlimited through its Bridges to the Future Campaign have now reached 98% of the $16.5 million goal. In particular, progress has been made in two areas at the A/U Ranches and in DiscoveryBound.

We wouldn’t be who we are without our alumni getting involved! Check out these opportunities over the next few months to stay connected with your DiscoveryBound and A/U Ranches family.