Adaptive Family Camp
Adapted for families like yours
This is CherishAbility’s 9th season partnering with the A/U Ranches’ 100 Elk Outdoor Center to provide an adapted family camp experience in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Fresh air, a mountainous embrace, and your fellow Christian Scientists caring for loved ones with differing needs await you and your family. We hope you will join us!
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Monday, October 13 – Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Registration coming fall 2025.
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Learn more about the Adaptive Family Camp program in our Information Letter.
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The A/U Ranches’ 100 Elk Outdoor Center
The mission of 100 Elk is “to reveal the possibilities within.” Activities take place at the 1,100-acre A/U Ranches facilities, situated at the base of the iconic Rocky Mountains in Buena Vista, Colorado.
100 Elk Outdoor Center is an off-season program of the A/U Ranches, serving school and other groups of all backgrounds.
The true heart of the 100 Elk Outdoor Center is the staff. They seek to remove limitations and support participants in stepping outside their comfort zones and soaring in their own unique way.
Learn more about 100 Elk Outdoor Center here.
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Christian Scientists with developmental special needs and their families who are seeking a family camp experience completely designed around the pace, interests, and participation styles of the participants.
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2025 Rates
$1525/person
$1625/person (includes airport shuttle)
Finances should not prohibit participation. Generous financial assistance is available—up to the full cost of tuition and travel. Click here to apply for financial assistance.
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“His arm encircles me, and mine, and all” (Christian Science Hymnal, 207)
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CherishAbility’s adaptive family camp is customized for our families. You can expect:
Fun and rejuvenation as your family participates in adaptive experiential activities facilitated by the skilled and nurturing 100 Elk staff
Bible Lesson study with fellow Christian Scientists
Parent and caregiver gatherings in a comfortable, calm environment
Respite care that is available for parents and caregivers for blocks of time
Christian Science practitioner and nurses available on-site for your care needs
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Download our recommended packing list here.
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Seasonal staff and volunteers, registration coming fall 2025.
Questions? Please contact the CherishAbility Program Director by email or call 480.875.6958.
Watch the 2024 slideshow!
It captures the joy loved ones, their families, and the staff experienced!
2024 Adaptive Family Camp Photos
“CherishAbility leads with love and infuses every activity with love. Thank you for the gift of genuine love you give to my family and all the families at Adaptive Family Camp.”
— Parent Participant